What the FY2026-27 budget reveals about Bangladesh’s climate priorities
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In planting 25 crore trees, we must not lose sight of the bigger picture
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Turning the budget’s ambitions into reality will be a major test
19 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Five ideas to turn PM’s Malaysia visit into a strategic reset in ties
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Benazir’s arrest is only the start of Bangladesh's accountability test
18 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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The budget has revived focus on blue economy, but there's a lot of catching up to do
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Budget 2026-27 exposes gaps in renewable energy rollout
18 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Why the Oxford Union’s Bangladesh ‘debate’ sparked controversy
17 June 2026, 17:00 PM
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A welcome pivot to logistics reform in the budget, but time for a commission
17 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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The breast cancer fight needs affordable and accessible care
The month of October offers the opportunity to commemorate the fight against breast cancer.
31 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh and the UN’s 50 years of partnership
Engaging young people and giving voice to their aspirations has long been a priority for the UN.
31 October 2024, 06:00 AM
World Cities Day 2024: Cities should be for people, not cars
It is time to greatly restrict the use of private motorised vehicles and make our cities more liveable.
31 October 2024, 02:00 AM
An effective credit rating system could be a real game-changer
A credit bureau can enhance transparency by tracking borrower data in real time, reducing the potential for misreporting.
31 October 2024, 02:00 AM
The challenges the film certification board faces
Hopeful outcomes from the new establishment will take months or years of work, research and the final formation of the act and its accompanying set of rules.
31 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Vini, Vidi, Rodri: The Ballon d’Or conundrum
Frankly, Rodri’s name was not a common pick among fans this year.
30 October 2024, 08:30 AM
We need to protect depositors from bank boardroom misuse
Having a well-balanced and accountable board is paramount, especially as a bank holds and manages the funds of depositors.
30 October 2024, 07:15 AM
A radical economic shift is needed to save the planet
Yunus termed the current economic framework "wrong" because it rewards destruction.
30 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh needs a comprehensive care system
Changes in work pattern, migration, inflation and climate change make the care arrangements that heavily rely on families unsuitable.
29 October 2024, 11:13 AM
‘Corruption is hijacking our development process’
Look at cities like Kolkata and Jakarta, where metros were built at much lower costs and in less time.
29 October 2024, 03:00 AM
Time to enable the Competition Commission to dismantle syndicates
A bolstered Competition Commission can initiate inquiries into alleged syndicates and cartels either on its own or based on complaints, thus keeping the market in check.
29 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Making the climate change battle inclusive
We need to ensure an intersectional approach to climate action.
29 October 2024, 02:00 AM
12 steps to tame inflation and stabilise the market
There are 12 issues that policymakers should consider for short- and medium-term action on inflation.
29 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Opportunity economy: An inclusive economic system for new Bangladesh
The Opportunity Economy (OE) is not only an inclusive economic system, but a new paradigm.
28 October 2024, 12:55 PM
WB Yeats’s ‘Easter, 1916’ and Bangladesh’s July 1-36, 2024
What motivated our youth to defy death in order to free Bangladesh from the yoke of a brutal regime?
28 October 2024, 09:30 AM
A new deal for Bangladesh-UK partnership in uncertain times
Even before the recent change of government in the UK, its role in Bangladesh has been shifting, especially bilaterally.
28 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Pushing businesses towards sustainable energy use
Bangladesh is at a critical crossroads in its energy policy.
28 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Can Bangladesh's economy achieve its revised growth projection?
Bangladesh’s economic growth slowed down due to global uncertainties and domestic political instability and natural disasters.
28 October 2024, 02:30 AM
Whom does education serve in Bangladesh?
To serve the purpose of education, meeting the parents' demands through focusing on learning outcomes and reforming the education system are the need of the hour.
28 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Does the 2024 Nobel-winning economic research tell the whole story?
The Nobel Prize in Economics for 2024 was awarded to three American economists whose research explained why some countries are rich and others poor.
27 October 2024, 06:00 AM