How can we become technology creators, not just users?
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Why cheaper credit is not enough to spur private investment
30 September 2026
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Businesses can help close the public toilet gap, but oversight is key
30 September 2026
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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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Snapshots of Bangladesh’s major export challenges
Bangladesh’s economy is significantly dependent on its export earnings. The export sector has faced several challenges under the interim government.
17 January 2025
Remembering Satyendra Nath Bose
SN Bose’s recruitment at DU was by the institution’s first vice-chancellor, PJ Hartog.
17 January 2025
Jimmy Carter: The US president who called a spade a spade
In 2006, Carter famously sparked an outcry when his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" was published.
17 January 2025
Understanding the rising concern of HMPV
Hospitals in China, where the ongoing spread has originated, have been alerted as an increasing number of people have become infected with this virus.
17 January 2025
Can life start again in Gaza?
Gaza faces a fragile ceasefire, yet Palestinian resilience and hopes for liberation persist.
17 January 2025
We never got a chance to reform our state and politics like now. Let’s not waste it
Our initial study of the reports of the four commissions indicates that the recommendations are quite substantive.
16 January 2025
Los Angeles wildfires: A tragic lesson from climate change
As of January 13, close to 100,000 people are under evacuation orders. The population is in nothing less than panic.
16 January 2025
Rural women must be recognised for their contribution
Gender discrimination in rural areas across Bangladesh continues to be a formidable barrier to both social and economic development.
16 January 2025
Viewing the defaulted loan saga through a micro lens
There’s a connection between non-payment of debt at micro and macro level.
16 January 2025
An ode to Prof Anisur Rahman
Professor Anisur Rahman was the founding father of the “Two Economies” theory, which formed the intellectual foundation of Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
16 January 2025
How education enhances human development
In measuring human development, the role of education is clear and concrete.
16 January 2025
View from the US: Donald Trump’s election
In anticipation of the election, a growing portion of Bangladeshis reported dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party.
15 January 2025
Why Bangladesh needs an injury law
Introducing a comprehensive injury law regime in Bangladesh could harness the principles established in Canadian legislation.
15 January 2025
It’s time our youth used their right to information
NGOs and activists still promoting the RTI law, however, tell us there have been recent indications of interest among youths in exercising the law.
15 January 2025
Jagannath University students’ demands are reasonable
As a teacher, I felt deeply ashamed that a student had to jeopardise their health and life simply to demand safe and accessible housing.
14 January 2025
Boosting Bangladesh’s ‘creator economy’
Bangladesh’s creator economy is booming, offering youth new opportunities for success.
14 January 2025
The power of silence in a bitter political rivalry
Just six months ago, the tables were completely turned. Khaleda was under house arrest, while her party was desperately appealing for her to be allowed to travel for medical care.
14 January 2025
Prioritise TIN returns over VAT hikes
VAT hikes burden the poor; improving tax compliance offers a fairer solution.
14 January 2025
No more concessions for India on border killing or fencing
Protecting our citizens and our border integrity is non-negotiable
14 January 2025
Education deserves a reform commission
Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.
14 January 2025