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Why cheaper credit is not enough to spur private investment
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Businesses can help close the public toilet gap, but oversight is key
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What 2026 BNP can learn from 2002 BNP about talking law and order
30 September 2026
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National Girl Child Day / Can we give our daughters the life they deserve?
30 September 2026
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Bangladesh’s UN moment must become more than a speech
29 September 2026
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Building stronger institutions is key to post-LDC growth
29 September 2026
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Is our fiscal system addressing inherited inequality?
29 September 2026
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Invest in wetlands for growth and resilience
29 September 2026
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How public schools can protect children from extreme heat
29 September 2026
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Jonny’s custodial death: Justice delayed is justice denied
As the family marks the 11th anniversary of his death, they continue to grapple with the emotional and financial toll of a justice system that has failed them
8 February 2025
How we should build Brand Bangladesh
Another key aspect of Brand Bangladesh lies in its ability to hold a moderate Muslim identity without excluding other groups.
8 February 2025
Building resilience: Asia’s sustainable development imperative
Asia poverty: 1.5B lifted, but millions remain vulnerable. Sustainable solutions are key.
8 February 2025
The many faces of gender-based violence and herd mentality
The announcement of the Bangla Academy Prize without a female nominee continued the trend.
8 February 2025
Six months of interim govt: Bangladesh stands at a critical crossroads
The coming months will be crucial for the interim government.
8 February 2025
In the Trump 2.0 era, what’s in store for Bangladesh-US relations?
Trump's re-election reshapes global politics, impacting Bangladesh-US ties.
7 February 2025
Teachers are responsible for students' mental health, too
Allegations of unprofessional conduct by faculty members, including deliberate failing of students, highlight a darker side.
7 February 2025
The misdirected outrage over the women’s football team strike
Bangladesh women footballers strike over coach's behavior, face public backlash.
7 February 2025
Police reform must break free from colonial legacy
Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.
7 February 2025
Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child
Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.
6 February 2025
We need public health reform for steady economic growth
Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025
Time to Act: A one-stop solution for uprising victims is moral imperative
The state is sending them from one office to another, from one city to another
6 February 2025
Breathing in the apocalypse
A smog-choked city feigns denial as it claims the title of worst air quality.
6 February 2025
Renewed US-China trade war is about tech supremacy too
China's determination to become a major player in this field is evident.
6 February 2025
'Israel killed 75 of my relatives in a single strike'
Ibrahim Saleem Kishko, a Palestinian student at Dhaka Medical College, offers a window into the reality of life in Gaza.
6 February 2025
Is the pendulum swinging too fast between left, centre and right?
With the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, our differences have once again surfaced.
6 February 2025
DUCSU election will usher in student unity
The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
5 February 2025
A golden opportunity for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has always been a viable destination for Chinese firms as it offers some significant benefits that Chinese companies enjoy at home.
5 February 2025
Awami League protests: A comeback or a cry for relevance?
Awami League’s protests reflect a party grappling with its own political survival rather than a genuine struggle for democracy.
5 February 2025
World Cancer Day: Importance of holistic approach for patient care
World Cancer Day: "United in Unique." See the person, not just the patient--a call for unity.
4 February 2025