How can we become technology creators, not just users?
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Why cheaper credit is not enough to spur private investment
11 HOUR(s)
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Businesses can help close the public toilet gap, but oversight is key
9 HOUR(s)
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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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Opinion
How public schools can protect children from extreme heat
29 September 2026
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Views
Can pluralism replace secularism in Bangladesh?
Replacing secularism with pluralism poses significant risks if not accompanied by clear and enforceable measures.
4 February 2025
To solve the Rohingya crisis, we must address the root causes
The Rohingya crisis continues to mystify everyone with its uncertainties.
4 February 2025
We need a national cancer registry
Establishing a national cancer registry is crucial for advancing cancer control in Bangladesh.
4 February 2025
Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh
The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.
4 February 2025
The end of progress?
With the return of Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, perhaps we should call the current era “end of progress.”
3 February 2025
A repeal that retains impunity
Why is the interim government taking this seemingly anti-public stance?
3 February 2025
Civil service 2.0: A prototype for reform
Although a lot can be said about the civil service obsession of the people in general, it is one of the guaranteed pathways towards upward mobility in Bangladesh.
3 February 2025
Trump’s re-withdrawal from Paris Agreement
On the very first day of assuming office on January 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to immediately withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement.
3 February 2025
Our development model is poisoning Dhaka
True reform should involve policies that protect Dhaka’s residents and their right to a liveable city.
3 February 2025
The dangerous consequences of USAID fund freeze
This sudden shift raises critical questions about what would happen if the US were to halt funding entirely.
2 February 2025
Will AI push us towards isolation and lost creativity?
By the way, this writing is solely mine. I didn’t seek any assistance from AI. Do you write in your own words?
2 February 2025
Can ‘engineering diplomacy’ solve Bangladesh-India water issue?
The 2024 floods underscore the shared stakes for both nations.
2 February 2025
A six-month progress report on the govt's economic record
Economic struggles and some successes mark the first 6 months of the interim government.
2 February 2025
Why Bangladesh struggles to attract FDI
Reversing the unsatisfactory FDI trend requires bold, forward-thinking policies and decisive action.
2 February 2025
Urban farmers' contribution must be recognised to restore Dhaka's wetlands
Greening practices by slum dwellers receive no formal recognition from urban authorities.
2 February 2025
Effective law and planning can control noise pollution
While addressing vehicular noise has been a focus, it is equally vital to regulate loudspeaker usage in communal and religious settings.
1 February 2025
The scale of the universe and our place in it
This realisation is not meant to diminish our significance, but rather to inspire awe and perspective.
1 February 2025
Why the seven colleges want out of Dhaka University
The demand of the students of seven colleges reflect a strong desire for autonomy and better academic conditions.
1 February 2025
Let the girls of Bangladesh play
What happened in Joypurhat is dangerous, not just for sports but for our future.
31 January 2025
The inherent discrimination in our medical admission tests
Even after all this, when the quota system in admission tests remains, it begs the question of why we still need to favour a select group while sidelining other deserving candidates.
31 January 2025