Waterway decline demands a smarter logistics strategy, not just dredging
3 August 2026, 08:00 AM
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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?
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Restore Askar Dighi, revive Chattogram’s ecological memory
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The Rucsu model cannot be the future of post-uprising student politics
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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
Why Bangladesh needs an injury law
Introducing a comprehensive injury law regime in Bangladesh could harness the principles established in Canadian legislation.
15 January 2025, 09:44 AM
It’s time our youth used their right to information
NGOs and activists still promoting the RTI law, however, tell us there have been recent indications of interest among youths in exercising the law.
15 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Jagannath University students’ demands are reasonable
As a teacher, I felt deeply ashamed that a student had to jeopardise their health and life simply to demand safe and accessible housing.
14 January 2025, 11:55 AM
Boosting Bangladesh’s ‘creator economy’
Bangladesh’s creator economy is booming, offering youth new opportunities for success.
14 January 2025, 10:00 AM
The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry
Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.
14 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Prioritise TIN returns over VAT hikes
VAT hikes burden the poor; improving tax compliance offers a fairer solution.
14 January 2025, 05:00 AM
No more concessions for India on border killing or fencing
Protecting our citizens and our border integrity is non-negotiable
14 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Education deserves a reform commission
Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.
14 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Living in fear
It began in May last year, when I learnt that members of a law enforcement agency in Bangladesh were investigating my background and my family’s political affiliations.
13 January 2025, 11:32 AM
Protecting adolescents from the harm of social media
Studies reveal startling trends: adolescents spending over three hours daily on social media are twice as likely to face anxiety and depression.
13 January 2025, 08:00 AM
Raising VAT and shrinking social protection are unwise moves
These changes in the middle of the fiscal year are unexpected and unwanted as the economy faces significant challenges.
13 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The plastic paradox: The crisis that won’t recycle itself
Why has recycling failed so dramatically?
13 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Street art and the democratisation of urban spaces
The erasure of politically charged street art is more than an aesthetic decision—it suppresses conversation, memory, and collective identity.
12 January 2025, 09:35 AM
Why early childhood education matters
Bangladesh's ECD landscape is one of collective efforts.
12 January 2025, 07:10 AM
Prioritising worker well-being in a climate crisis
LEED-certified factories in Bangladesh may not protect workers from climate risks.
12 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Bangladesh’s strategic crossroads in 2025 and beyond
Bangladesh’s policy must be one of strategic pragmatism, recalibrating alliances to safeguard its interests and promote long-term prosperity.
12 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Is this the right time for tax hikes?
Recently, the value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) have been increased on nearly one hundred products and services.
12 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Restricting Dhaka University: When safety meets public outrage
The restriction has forced many passengers to walk from the metro rail station or take a second ride to move through the campus.
11 January 2025, 06:00 AM
A 10-step proposal for election road map 2025
The proposed road map outlines a structured approach to achieving a credible electoral process.
11 January 2025, 02:00 AM
In the mosquitoes’ den
The battle has been fought since time immemorial. Unplanned urbanisation goes hand in hand with mosquito explosions.
10 January 2025, 10:59 AM