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Bangladesh’s food insecurity warning cannot be ignored

Selim Raihan

11 hour(s) ago Opinion

Will we learn any lesson from the measles deaths?

Syed Abdul Hamid

8 hour(s) ago Views

Before scaling up renewables, we must first make the grid flexible

Shahriar Ahmed Chowdhury

7 hour(s) ago Views

The moral calculus of footpath evictions in Dhaka

Adnan Zillur Morshed

10 hour(s) ago THE GRUDGING URBANIST

Energy crisis: Global problem, local failure

Kallol Mustafa

26 April 2026, 09:00 AM Views

How Bangladesh can give its women migrants a real edge

Mohibbullah Al Maruf

26 April 2026, 10:00 AM Views

Can playing a historic speech justify repeated bail denials?

Arafat Rahaman

26 April 2026, 11:00 AM Views

Digital cards and the reality of poverty in Bangladesh

Md Rakibul Hasan

26 April 2026, 13:00 PM Views

The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system

Priya Ahsan Chowdhury

25 April 2026, 11:00 AM Views

Uneven heat: How Bangladesh’s power cuts draw a map of inequality

Jannatul Naym Pieal

25 April 2026, 09:00 AM Views

Will BJP’s infiltration pitch in Bengal and Assam pay off?

Infiltration from India’s border with Bangladesh has become a key component of Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy for state assembly elections.

1 November 2024, 05:00 AM

The interim government must focus on urgent issues

The government must focus on urgent issues

To prevent a return to authoritarianism or fascism, strengthening democratic processes is crucial.

1 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Of rivers and people

The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.

31 October 2024, 18:30 PM

Before I answer, what exactly is the 'Palestine question'?

In this Land of the Free and Home of the Brave, money is Supreme Court-sanctioned free speech, but criticism of Israel isn’t.

31 October 2024, 09:56 AM

The breast cancer fight needs affordable and accessible care

The month of October offers the opportunity to commemorate the fight against breast cancer.

31 October 2024, 07:00 AM

Bangladesh and the UN’s 50 years of partnership

Engaging young people and giving voice to their aspirations has long been a priority for the UN.

31 October 2024, 06:00 AM

World Cities Day 2024: Cities should be for people, not cars

It is time to greatly restrict the use of private motorised vehicles and make our cities more liveable.

31 October 2024, 02:00 AM

An effective credit rating system could be a real game-changer

A credit bureau can enhance transparency by tracking borrower data in real time, reducing the potential for misreporting.

31 October 2024, 02:00 AM

The challenges the film certification board faces

Hopeful outcomes from the new establishment will take months or years of work, research and the final formation of the act and its accompanying set of rules.

31 October 2024, 02:00 AM

Vini, Vidi, Rodri: The Ballon d’Or conundrum

Frankly, Rodri’s name was not a common pick among fans this year.

30 October 2024, 08:30 AM

We need to protect depositors from bank boardroom misuse

Having a well-balanced and accountable board is paramount, especially as a bank holds and manages the funds of depositors.

30 October 2024, 07:15 AM

A radical economic shift is needed to save the planet

Yunus termed the current economic framework "wrong" because it rewards destruction.

30 October 2024, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh needs a comprehensive care system

Changes in work pattern, migration, inflation and climate change make the care arrangements that heavily rely on families unsuitable.

29 October 2024, 11:13 AM

‘Corruption is hijacking our development process’

Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.

29 October 2024, 03:00 AM

Time to enable the Competition Commission to dismantle syndicates

A bolstered Competition Commission can initiate inquiries into alleged syndicates and cartels either on its own or based on complaints, thus keeping the market in check.

29 October 2024, 02:00 AM