Israel-Iran: Hell on earth

The US’ need for a highly measured, or even lack of response from Israel cannot be overstated. 
17 April 2024, 02:00 AM

The art of sharing on social media

Cultivating a security mindset is not optional, but essential when one is sharing sensitive information on social media.
16 April 2024, 04:00 AM

Arrest and imprisonment of journalist over RTI request is ominous

The eruption of hostility surrounding the submission of a simple RTI request to a public official was uncalled for
16 April 2024, 02:01 AM

Iran’s attacks on Israel: Bark, not bite

If Iran had truly intended to cause serious damage, then it would have done so.
15 April 2024, 14:00 PM

The way ahead for Bangladesh-Australia trade relations

Given Bangladesh's emergence as a middle-income economy in the Indian Ocean region, Australia is interested in strengthening economic ties with the country. 
15 April 2024, 09:00 AM

Getting the price right for telecom consumers

In a price-sensitive market like Bangladesh, the price of telecom services quite often makes the headlines
15 April 2024, 05:00 AM

Can tech giants solve climate change and social inequality?

The Great Tech story implies that the world will see a smaller group of winners who bigger clout than the rest.
14 April 2024, 13:00 PM

The mystery of Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali calendar

A blend of astronomy, history, and culture
14 April 2024, 05:00 AM

Trees are Dhaka’s saviours

Things seem dire as people brace for the imminent fight against heat waves and air pollution.
13 April 2024, 05:00 AM

Race and religion…in ‘Barbie’

Barbie and Ken are secular, but Seeta and Ali religious
12 April 2024, 13:00 PM

Monetary scams and romantic ones

The stressors regularly spewed out by the digital ecosystem can take a serious toll on one’s health and wellbeing.
11 April 2024, 13:00 PM

An empty Dhaka on Eid and the questions we should ask

Before we daydream of a Dhaka with Eid levels of population density across the year, let us stop to consider why so many people live in Dhaka.
11 April 2024, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh's digital footprint in the age of social media saturation

In this era of technological advancement, Bangladesh is facing challenges in adapting to the digital landscape.
9 April 2024, 14:00 PM

Is our research supporting our policymaking?

The core purpose of academic research and publications can’t be appointing and promoting university teachers, or getting into university rankings.
9 April 2024, 04:00 AM

Bangladesh’s amazing growth: A potential catalyst for increased investment

The resilience of Bangladeshi hearts and minds have led us to the next step.
9 April 2024, 02:00 AM

Are ministers not complicit in time, cost overruns?

Why singularly blame bureaucrats and project directors for cost and time overruns?
8 April 2024, 02:00 AM

Climate change induces anxiety in young people

Young people will benefit from constructive outlets for the complex array of feelings that they may have in response to climate change.
7 April 2024, 13:00 PM

The hurdles to academic freedom in Bangladesh

In the current Bangladeshi scenario, even core academic and intramural speeches are not well protected by the constitutional regime.
7 April 2024, 04:00 AM

Brace Yourself for the Great American Eclipse

The longest, most visible eclipse for the US in 100 years
7 April 2024, 03:00 AM

The parliament of 1973 set an example we need to follow

The first Bangladeshi parliament marked an ideal beginning.
7 April 2024, 00:00 AM