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Who will seal off these wells of death?
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Education needs decisive actions, not empty promises
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Blowin’ in the Wind
Democracy is in distress
Can democracy and development survive this onslaught on human rights and the rule of law?
10 December 2023, 02:00 AM
The National Human Rights Commission has fundamental flaws
The NHRC is riddled with many issues that prevent it from executing its mandated duty of upholding human rights in the country.
10 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Human rights enjoyment in a red zone?
In almost all cases involving opposition activists, they were found guilty
10 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Beyond martyrs and victims: Who is worthy of human rights?
The brutal killings by the Israeli state that we are witnessing in Gaza is an ongoing manifestation of selective humanity.
9 December 2023, 08:31 AM
Corruption, zero-sum politics and democratic decline
Governments that score low in corruption indexes are more prone to use force and violence to control and suppress dissensions and protests.
9 December 2023, 04:00 AM
Bangladesh’s energy transition journey so far
Bangladesh’s trajectory towards energy transition has been challenging but also provides valuable opportunities for other countries to learn from it.
9 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Is there a way to build a corruption-free society?
The precondition for building a corruption-free state is building a corruption-free society.
8 December 2023, 14:00 PM
VIP movements are Dhaka’s undiagnosed illness
If the capital's traffic condition makes you angry, you're normal
8 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Does India have a hit list?
The attempted murder of Sikh separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US citizen, in New York City, allegedly at the behest of an Indian government official in New Delhi, has cast a shadow over India’s global image.
7 December 2023, 10:34 AM
A civility test between Israelis and Palestinians
As opposed to the negative and pejorative assumptions about Palestinians, Israelis are routinely described as civilised and democratic.
7 December 2023, 03:00 AM
To combat gender-based violence, do away with systemic bias
Gender inequality and violence as the outcome of a society are symptomatic of the ethos that shape policies, family structures and opportunities for men and women.
7 December 2023, 02:00 AM
Justice and finance at COP28
COP28 in Dubai highlights the pressing issues of climate justice and financing amid a worsening climate emergency.
7 December 2023, 01:00 AM
How the sand mafia is killing our rivers
Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.
6 December 2023, 13:00 PM
Healthcare in Dhaka: A story of resilience and community
Some ICU doctors in Dhaka act like their advice is beyond questioning. But don’t be discouraged.
6 December 2023, 12:00 PM
We need to talk about climate migration
Being a deltaic low-lying plain with a long coast, Bangladesh is geographically susceptible to natural disaster.
6 December 2023, 02:00 AM
The most pervasive human rights violation
Addressing the urgency in Bangladesh during the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence: a call for legal reforms, societal transformation, survivor-centric care, and support for women's organizations
6 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Issues our banking sector must address
As most of our economic sectors depend heavily on banks, it has created many problems for the banking sector and its depositors.
5 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Dying soil in need of care and justice
The relationship between soil and water plays a significant role in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.
5 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Are we taking the risk of earthquakes seriously?
Experts say a powerful earthquake will destroy vast amounts of infrastructure in Bangladesh.
4 December 2023, 13:05 PM
Can we finally put the Loss and Damage Fund to use?
Although the proposal for the Loss and Damage Fund was adopted at COP27, the declaration to operationalise it came at COP28.
4 December 2023, 09:21 AM