Dhaka is an island

Claiming that Dhaka is an island is an earnest call for an ecological and nature-oriented restoration of the city, and to experience.
22 December 2024, 07:00 AM

July revolution and Prof Yunus: A winning combination

A transition from a dictatorial regime to democracy is almost akin to breathing life into a corpse.
22 December 2024, 05:00 AM

The role of cities in combating illegal wildlife trade

Bangladesh, with its diverse ecosystems, harbours an array of wildlife species critical to global biodiversity.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM

The path to recovering our stolen assets

Corruption, embezzlement, and money laundering have been endemic in Bangladesh but reached new heights during the last 15 years of the now-toppled regime led by the Awami League.
21 December 2024, 18:00 PM

Integrated Aedes management could help Bangladesh fight dengue

Bangladesh still finds itself dealing with the crisis as lives continue to be cut tragically short.
21 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Ramanujan: A mathematical genius with an aura of mysticism

Discover the extraordinary life and mathematical genius of Srinivasa Ramanujan.
21 December 2024, 04:00 AM

Citizens, too, must step up to ensure our food security

The liberalisation of trade has changed the agricultural heart of our nation.
21 December 2024, 03:00 AM

The spirit of 1971: Reflections on liberation, aspirations, and modern challenges

The spirit of 1971 lives on, and it is up to the present generation to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.
21 December 2024, 02:05 AM

‘The soul of my soul’: Khaled Nabhan’s legacy of love and resistance

A tribute to Khaled Nabhan, a symbol of love and resistance amid Gaza’s horrors.
20 December 2024, 11:00 AM

The hidden cost of workplace oppression

Psychological violence in the workplace—rooted in patriarchy—undermines equity and well-being.
20 December 2024, 07:00 AM

Remembering Sir Fazle Hasan Abed: A life fulfilled

Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was a visionary leader and a social entrepreneur.
20 December 2024, 02:10 AM

Our expectations of this government should match its competence

If we grasp that our expectations were unrealistic, a decline in our expectations of the interim government need not entail a sense of disappointment.
20 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.
19 December 2024, 18:15 PM

Reform imperatives of our police

The police reform debate seems to be attracting a wider and more serious audience.
19 December 2024, 11:20 AM

Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward

Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.
19 December 2024, 10:30 AM

Democracy needs civil society to thrive

Bangladesh’s civil society rose to challenge repression, but ongoing challenges persist.
19 December 2024, 06:02 AM

COP29 outcomes bear consequences for Bangladeshi children

COP29's outcome falls short for Bangladesh, with children facing worsening climate crisis.
19 December 2024, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh’s dark chapter of abduction and torture

History has shown us that regimes that wield enforced disappearances as a weapon eventually crumble under the weight of their crimes.
19 December 2024, 02:00 AM

The poor need direct support to cope with economic anxieties

Our data shows economic pressures and polycrisis have been growing especially since Covid.
18 December 2024, 09:50 AM

Recalibrating for inclusive growth in Bangladesh

Bangladesh faces a critical decision: recalibrate its economy towards inclusivity and sustainability.
18 December 2024, 06:00 AM