What the FY2026-27 budget reveals about Bangladesh’s climate priorities
19 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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In planting 25 crore trees, we must not lose sight of the bigger picture
19 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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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
19 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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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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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
Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?
The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.
11 October 2024, 02:00 AM
The indiscriminate arrests and murder charges
Reckless and unsubstantiated use of murder charges will only make a farce of the law, not bring justice to those who deserve it.
10 October 2024, 18:30 PM
Biodiversity conservation requires more than just frameworks
For ecological monitoring of wildlife, Bangladesh government needs to fund and implement projects as per the new framework.
10 October 2024, 11:00 AM
Mental health in the workplace needs to become a priority
Prioritising mental health is not merely a benevolent choice, it is a strategic imperative.
10 October 2024, 09:00 AM