Waterway decline demands a smarter logistics strategy, not just dredging
10 hour(s) ago
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Can AI address the shortage of speech therapists in Bangladesh?
2 August 2026, 15:42 PM
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Debate over teacher's reel / Are we ignoring what Gen Alpha needs?
6 hour(s) ago
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Restore Askar Dighi, revive Chattogram’s ecological memory
7 hour(s) ago
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The Rucsu model cannot be the future of post-uprising student politics
9 hour(s) ago
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Blaming the youth is easy. We must rethink how we support parents
2 August 2026, 13:00 PM
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How Bangladesh can build a more powerful passport
2 August 2026, 12:00 PM
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What kind of president does Bangladesh need?
2 August 2026, 10:00 AM
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Property reform for parents: A step in the right direction, but mind the gaps
2 August 2026, 09:00 AM
MIND THE GAP
When waiting in line for subsidised food turns deadly
1 August 2026, 09:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
The purloined escape
This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.
24 January 2025, 14:10 PM
How advanced analytics and automation can help prevent tax evasion
NBR's existing software cannot perform advanced tasks of identifying undeclared incomes or tax frauds.
24 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Singapore's role in recovering stolen assets is crucial
Singapore has a responsibility to help Bangladesh retrieve the ill-gotten money that has found its way into the Singaporean shore.
24 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Climate change and fire risks: Lessons from Southern California for Bangladesh
The 2025 wildfires in Southern California underscored the importance of having well-trained firefighting teams and readily available resources for rapid response.
23 January 2025, 09:00 AM
How carbon markets can drive Bangladesh’s green transition
Bangladesh’s readiness will dictate how it will fare in the new carbon market regime.
23 January 2025, 07:00 AM
When will the revolution reach Bangladesh’s hills?
The policies in the region under the interim government have remained nearly identical to those under Sheikh Hasina.
23 January 2025, 06:00 AM
A discursive analysis of the constitutional reform recommendations
Some of these recommendations are unprecedented, whereas some of them need further clarifications.
23 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Is deferment of LDC graduation a viable option for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.
23 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Lusting Orientals revisited: The British grooming gang debate
The victims are used as tools to spread fear about a specific community.
22 January 2025, 10:15 AM
Geopolitics in the age of Trump: Have we been here before?
Will the 21st century move towards a world war like the 20th century?
22 January 2025, 07:00 AM
We must break free from our economic captivity
The time for action is now.
22 January 2025, 06:00 AM
The ceasefire that couldn't heal: Reflections from a survivor
I can’t forget the days in Gaza’s hospitals—the sight of dismembered children and the cries from phosphorus burns.
22 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Impact of rising debt on our socio-economic future
Every child born in Bangladesh today is born with a debt.
22 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Who is responsible for outsourced employees' profit participation fund?
The Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, is a progressive mechanism designed to ensure that employees share in their company's profits.
21 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Perils of Panthakunja Park
The ongoing elevated expressway project took a toll on the Panthakunja park.
21 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Trump’s America First doctrine and its ripple effects on Bangladesh
While Trump’s presidency presents significant challenges, it also offers opportunities for Bangladesh to strengthen its partnership with the US.
21 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Current dynamics of the economy, reform and elections
While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.
21 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Dhaka-Jashore rail route: Dreams and disappointment
The 169-km Dhaka-Jashore railway line was constructed at a cost of Tk 39,247 crore, the most expensive railway project in Bangladesh.
20 January 2025, 09:56 AM
The self-sabotaging president: Joe Biden’s broken legacy
Biden’s predicament must be considered in the context of the brutal political landscape in the Western world.
20 January 2025, 09:00 AM
Malaysia migration crisis shows where reforms are needed
From 2009-2024, Bangladeshi migrant workers’ access to the Malaysian labour market was restricted multiple times and, on every occasion, a syndicate was blamed for the debacle.
20 January 2025, 06:00 AM