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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Higher education commission crucial for systemic reform
It is now widely accepted that investment in human capital through education plays a crucial role in economic growth.
2 October 2024, 11:45 AM
Why Dhaka-Delhi relations aren't like Washington-London
India often prioritises its own interests over Bangladesh’s legitimate needs.
2 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Reforms, policies that can mend the power and energy sectors
In the 15-plus years of the last government, the energy and power sectors of Bangladesh have been all but destroyed.
2 October 2024, 02:00 AM
What Bangladesh can do to get back laundered wealth
Following the fall of the Awami League government, efforts are underway to explore ways to bring back the stolen wealth.
1 October 2024, 12:00 PM
Proposals for a balanced government
The debates about Bangladesh's forthcoming constitution have been lively, involving many participants.
1 October 2024, 11:00 AM
Political literacy needed now more than ever
The uprising demonstrated the strength of the people's unity, but it also brought attention to the political knowledge gaps and the necessity for political education to get more attention.
1 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Three key triumphs that define August 5
The country’s future hinges on whether it can overcome autocratic governance, corruption, and crony capitalism.
1 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Rethinking Disaster Response: We ignore indigenous knowledge at our peril
Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, or droughts create vulnerabilities in ecosystems and human life.
1 October 2024, 02:00 AM
We must utilise artificial intelligence to transform healthcare
AI has shown remarkable capabilities in diagnosis and personalised treatment.
30 September 2024, 12:00 PM
Can you ‘mastermind’ an uprising?
The July uprising is too seismic to be credited to any individual
30 September 2024, 09:00 AM
We must help girls realise their dreams
It is our responsibility to make society safe for girls by strengthening child protection system at the community and national levels.
30 September 2024, 04:00 AM
India's hydropower projects, power corridor, and our concerns
Bangladesh will face intensified water shortage in its rivers if India goes ahead with constructing so many hydropower projects by building dams upstream of the Brahmaputra.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The job market is crying for reforms
Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Why we need democratic policing
Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?
29 September 2024, 12:30 PM
Why is the BJP playing the 'Bangladeshi infiltrator' card?
BJP is making infiltration an election campaign plank in Santhal Parganas and Kolhan.
29 September 2024, 10:45 AM
Beneath the headlines: Readings from a citizens’ perceptions survey
In this write-up, I want to go beneath the headline, offer a snapshot of the average mood of the nation.
29 September 2024, 10:30 AM
The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity
There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
29 September 2024, 08:16 AM
Dengue management efforts still inadequate
Without proper drives, the situation could worsen further
29 September 2024, 05:00 AM
Hopes and anxieties of the Bangladeshi diaspora
There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.
29 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Battling against the current: The river governance puzzle we must solve
Multiple ministries, overlapping mandates, and the exclusion of key stakeholders make streamlining water governance a challenge.
29 September 2024, 02:00 AM