How can we become technology creators, not just users?
30 September 2026
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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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Views
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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Views
Is our fiscal system addressing inherited inequality?
29 September 2026
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Views
Invest in wetlands for growth and resilience
29 September 2026
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Opinion
How public schools can protect children from extreme heat
29 September 2026
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Views
Spreading false narratives will get Indian media nowhere
Indian journalists should uphold journalistic standards and present reports based on facts.
11 December 2024
Are our information systems secure enough?
Cyber-attacks are on the rise in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for robust security.
11 December 2024
University students deserve a better learning experience
In our university classrooms, passive lectures are still the dominant mode of teaching.
11 December 2024
Bangladesh must act in the ICJ Rohingya genocide proceedings
Despite hosting over a million Rohingya refugees for more than seven years, Bangladesh has conspicuously remained silent on the possibility of intervening in the ICJ proceedings.
11 December 2024
Calling on citizen warriors: Unite, resist, overcome
Bangladesh faces a disinformation war threatening its image, sovereignty, and unity.
10 December 2024
‘We must challenge not just regimes, but also oppressive legal machinery'
Human rights lawyer Taqbir Huda talks about the current state of human rights in Bangladesh and the potential way forward.
10 December 2024
Our chance to be heard
Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.
9 December 2024
Is post-uprising Bangladesh on the right track?
The interim government’s stated goal of establishing a liberal democracy may be overly idealistic given Bangladesh’s current social and political landscape.
9 December 2024
Miles to go 30 years after Beijing Declaration
The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.
9 December 2024
How significant is Rokeya today?
Defaced image of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein raises questions on women's rights and feminism.
9 December 2024
Why bringing the laundered money back may not be easy
Dirty money is conveniently welcomed in host economies, becoming clean until proven otherwise.
9 December 2024
Why India cannot afford to undermine Bangladesh
Bangladesh and India stand at a crossroads; let us hope they choose the path of cooperation, not conflict.
9 December 2024
2 wars changed Syria’s fortune
In every crisis lies opportunity, and in every opportunity lurks crisis.
8 December 2024
Bangladesh needs to strengthen its political leadership
Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.
8 December 2024
Post COP29 environmental challenges for the interim govt
Bangladesh is facing a disaster on the environmental front owing to the severe and ongoing threat posed by climate change.
8 December 2024
The shadows of everyday violence
Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.
8 December 2024
How Indian media distorted two interviews with the CA's press secretary
The interviews presented a good example of the typical Indian disinformation campaign.
8 December 2024
Traffic problem, no problem!
Exploring Dhaka’s unique traffic culture and challenges through personal experience.
7 December 2024
Remembering Sigma Huda’s trailblazing activism against gender-based violence
Sigma Huda’s legacy for the empowerment of women, be it at the home, on the roads or in the courtroom, lives on.
7 December 2024
As the world changes, so must our English education
English is not a colonial relic but a necessity. It is the language of the internet, social media, and global culture.
7 December 2024