Don’t leave Kaiputras behind in the name of development
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A case for turning Dhaka's flyovers into rainwater harvesters
8 hour(s) ago
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A watchdog without teeth: The problems with the draft NHRC Act
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Budget 2026-2027: A structurally old yet inspirationally new budget
21 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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Is the UK heading for a leadership change at the top?
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Justice for the weak, immunity for the powerful
21 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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Are our laws doing enough to address gambling?
21 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Why Bangladesh’s small producers struggle to scale, and how to help them
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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How to restore the moral compass of corporate banking
20 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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We cannot avoid the moral questions behind the measles and Ad-din crises
20 June 2026, 10:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Rethinking Bangladesh’s economic growth
Returning to the previous economic model will inevitably bring back the same economic challenges.
11 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh at 50 years with the United Nations
Enhanced collaboration with the UN will help Bangladesh become more prosperous and resilient.
10 September 2024, 12:00 PM
True reform starts from within
Crises often present opportunities for deep reflection and lasting change.
10 September 2024, 09:36 AM
Spyware over scholarship: How Bangladesh's priorities shifted under Sheikh Hasina
While national security is undoubtedly important, one must question whether the scales have tipped dangerously in favor of watching minds at the expense of nurturing them.
10 September 2024, 07:00 AM
Preserving our future by saving our forests
Most of the forest and relevant laws in practice are from the British regime, and devoid of any consideration of the people.
10 September 2024, 06:30 AM
Can we break the cycle of migrant exploitation?
There has been a silent consensus on turning a blind eye to rights abuses of our migrant workers.
10 September 2024, 04:00 AM
An education memorandum
The interim government has to decide guidelines for the minimum reform targets to achieve, and where to begin.
10 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Role of citizen diplomacy in a new Bangladesh
The ability of citizen diplomacy to engage a wider spectrum of voices in the diplomatic process challenges traditional power structures.
9 September 2024, 11:00 AM
Beyond quotas: Education, employment, and the unfinished revolution
In Bangladesh, inequality starts with education.
9 September 2024, 09:00 AM
India is failing to understand Bangladesh’s new reality
India should accept and address the perception that its relationship with Bangladesh was centred on a single individual and political party
9 September 2024, 03:00 AM
India can’t take Bangladesh for granted anymore
In the next three to six months, how India will deal with Bangladesh will become clear.
9 September 2024, 03:00 AM
What reforms does the media need in Bangladesh?
The media industry of Bangladesh will have to embark on a long struggle to regain the trust of the people.
9 September 2024, 02:00 AM
What politics for the new generation should look like
Politicians need to start understanding that the loud, unnecessary, intrusive politics that we know today needs to become the politics of the past.
8 September 2024, 12:00 PM
A paradigm shift is needed for a new Bangladesh
Paradigm shifts on a large scale involve the transformation of society.
8 September 2024, 09:00 AM
Recast our security agenda
The Indian media’s smear campaign began immediately after the hasty departure of Hasina.
8 September 2024, 06:45 AM
Reflecting on one month of the interim government
The interim government faces challenges on the path to reform due to the complexity of the political situation
8 September 2024, 02:00 AM
We need Prof Yunus and his ideas today more than ever
Supporting Yunus in this mission is crucial, particularly in enabling him to use his influence, ideas, and energy for the common good.
7 September 2024, 16:00 PM
The (ir)rationality of changing the national anthem
Those who want change must first clearly present their rationale and answer why the current anthem or flag is no longer suitable
7 September 2024, 11:45 AM
A journey from protests to prison to pardon
Despite the pardon, the entire incident underscores the crucial need for stronger diplomatic ties and improved migrant labour rights.
7 September 2024, 09:18 AM
Reforms required in Bangladesh’s school system
The country faces a multitude of challenges, from severe literacy and numeracy gaps to the politicisation of school committees.
7 September 2024, 06:00 AM