A tough fiscal test awaits the next government
3 February 2026, 00:28 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Opinion / As SAARC remains dormant, South Asia must look elsewhere
3 February 2026, 00:32 AM
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Opinion / Election legitimacy and the absence of Awami League
3 February 2026, 00:36 AM
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Better care for ovarian cancer is possible, and long overdue
3 February 2026, 00:39 AM
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Opinion / The NCP manifesto: Bold on youth, silent on inclusion
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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Opinion / Why we need more ‘techies’ in our newsrooms
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM
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World Wetlands Day / Failed governance is killing our wetlands. We must act fast
2 February 2026, 00:06 AM
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Opinion / Safeguarding voters’ minds against AI
2 February 2026, 00:12 AM
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Opinion / Voters must hold politicians to task over health and education
1 February 2026, 04:32 AM
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Who will seal off these wells of death?
1 February 2026, 04:36 AM
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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
The need for a clear research agenda
It goes beyond providing research funding and serves as a guiding framework, enabling the institutions to align research goals with broader national and global priorities.
4 December 2023, 03:00 AM
Placing dummies as alternatives disenfranchises voters
We are witnessing an engineered intra-party contest as most of the independents belong to the ruling party.
4 December 2023, 02:00 AM
One Hochemin Islam, our constitution, and ‘cisterhood’
The decision against bringing in Hochemin Islam was disproportionate to meeting the goal (that is, of ensuring her safety) sought to be achieved.
4 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Decoding the Ramganj earthquake: How vulnerable is Bangladesh?
Analysing the recent earthquake can provide valuable information about future threats.
3 December 2023, 15:00 PM
Amartya Sen’s tribute to Ali Kaiser Hasan Morshed
Nobel laureate Amartya Sen sent this tribute to the family of Barrister Kaiser Morshed, a former foreign secretary, who passed away on November 23, 2023.
3 December 2023, 14:00 PM
Without proper follow-up, what is the point of COP28?
We don’t have the time anymore, and we, as the climate action community, are tired of saying this ad nauseam.
3 December 2023, 04:00 AM
A ‘blended regime’ drives our economic and political crises
Bangladesh is now in the depths of both economic and political crises.
3 December 2023, 03:00 AM
Online violence against women is real violence
Every day, women of all ages and socioeconomic backgrounds become victims of online harassment and abuse in the form of trolling, bullying, hacking, cyber pornography
3 December 2023, 00:00 AM
The legacy that Prof Saleemul Huq left behind
The veteran relentlessly fought for climate justice, representing the underdog
2 December 2023, 03:00 AM
Another managed election will be disastrous
Continued denial of voting and other political and democratic rights is bound to become a very serious threat in the future.
2 December 2023, 02:00 AM
How long must we wait for CHT Accord implementation?
Twenty-six years after signing, the CHT Accord implementation process has practically come to a standstill.
2 December 2023, 01:01 AM
A legal but illegitimate election will not serve the people
Legitimacy is all about inclusion and participation of voters and parties, and how people view the election.
1 December 2023, 10:30 AM
Henry Kissinger’s influence on Bangladesh’s history
The policies he implemented cemented his image as a ruthless figure in Bangladesh's history, a position he carved out for himself.
1 December 2023, 07:57 AM
COP28 is an opportunity, if we all play our part
Regardless of which country you look at in the world, one crisis is evident everywhere: the climate crisis.
30 November 2023, 14:00 PM
Our shared commitment to Rohingya refugees
The volatile situation in Rakhine and Myanmar must be watched closely
30 November 2023, 01:00 AM
India's G20 Presidency and the dawn of a new multilateralism
As India hands over the G20 Presidency to Brazil, it does so with the conviction that its collective steps for people, planet, peace, and prosperity will resonate for years to come.
29 November 2023, 18:30 PM
What the HSC results mean for our youngsters
The HSC milestone is more a source of anxiety and premonition for the large majority of young people.
29 November 2023, 14:00 PM