Bangladesh’s food insecurity warning cannot be ignored
27 April 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
Will we learn any lesson from the measles deaths?
27 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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Before scaling up renewables, we must first make the grid flexible
27 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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The moral calculus of footpath evictions in Dhaka
27 April 2026, 10:00 AM
THE GRUDGING URBANIST
Energy crisis: Global problem, local failure
26 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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How Bangladesh can give its women migrants a real edge
26 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Can playing a historic speech justify repeated bail denials?
26 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Digital cards and the reality of poverty in Bangladesh
26 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system
25 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Uneven heat: How Bangladesh’s power cuts draw a map of inequality
25 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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Dhaka-Naypyidaw relations and the future of Rakhine
Recent developments, such as India’s outreach to Myanmar’s armed groups, reflect a shifting regional strategy.
15 October 2024, 08:45 AM
2024 Bangladesh Climate Action Forum: Building a climate-resilient future
The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 which recently concluded in Dhaka was a huge success and surpassed all expectations.
15 October 2024, 08:00 AM
Time to put the RTI Act on the right track
The success of the RTI Act anywhere in the world largely depends on the determination and commitment of the citizens to put it to practical use.
15 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Rural women are the frontline warriors against climate change
It is time to remove all discrimination against women and treat them as equal partners in the fight against climate change.
15 October 2024, 02:00 AM
A bumpy road ahead for the economy amid risks and reform
The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.
15 October 2024, 01:30 AM
Women’s bodies, male privilege, and the enduring secularist/religious binary in Bangladesh
There are women who don't want to be in the middle of a duel between two groups who legitimise and co-produce each other.
14 October 2024, 15:28 PM
How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets
Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.
14 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Key reforms needed to salvage the banking sector
The banking industry as a business is inherently risky.
14 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Suranjit’s objections to 1972 constitution and the debate on rewriting
While a well-drafted constitution is essential for a democratic and humane state, it is not enough.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Floods in the north matter too
Government should revise its climate change policies and prioritise permanent solutions for both the south and the northern region.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Can Biman have a fresh beginning?
Investment in efficient human resources and systems is never wasted and is crucial to achieving efficiency.
13 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Removing roadblocks to economic and democratic recovery
The former government left a lot of debris in its wake that needs to be cleaned up.
13 October 2024, 06:00 AM
India’s hubris
Isn’t it time for India to come to terms with the reality about its neighbours, particularly about its most strategically located neighbour, Bangladesh?
13 October 2024, 02:00 AM
What lower global interest rates mean for a reforming Bangladesh
Capital can quickly exit the market, putting pressure on Bangladesh’s foreign reserves and currency stability.
12 October 2024, 08:24 AM
Ranking Realities : Bangladesh’s higher education strategy needs a redesign
For the cynics, the absence of any Bangladeshi university among the top 800 institutions recently ranked by Times Higher Education World University Rankings (THEWUR) 2025 is unacceptable.
12 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Act against discrimination: New strategies to prevent child marriage in Bangladesh
Despite efforts and three decades of education-focused interventions, Bangladesh continues to be ranked eighth in the world today in terms of the incidence of child marriage.
12 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Protecting the gains of the ‘second liberation’
At present, there are four areas of profound challenges that require a more proactive approach.
12 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Education is the missing catalyst in climate action
Bangladesh’s portrayal as a victim of climate change overlooks its potential to lead in education for sustainable development.
11 October 2024, 11:49 AM
What it means to be a girl
To be a girl means being silent while our world is burning.
11 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Why university rankings should matter
While no ranking platform is entirely comprehensive or flawless, it is better to participate in reliable ones.
11 October 2024, 05:00 AM