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Don’t leave Kaiputras behind in the name of development

Philip Gain

10 hour(s) ago Views

A case for turning Dhaka's flyovers into rainwater harvesters

Shafiq R Bhuiyan

9 hour(s) ago Views

A watchdog without teeth: The problems with the draft NHRC Act

Md Abdul Halim

11 hour(s) ago Views

Budget 2026-2027: A structurally old yet inspirationally new budget

Birupaksha Paul

21 June 2026, 10:00 AM OPEN SKY

Is the UK heading for a leadership change at the top?

Shakeel Anwar

6 hour(s) ago Views

Justice for the weak, immunity for the powerful

Abu Afsarul Haider

21 June 2026, 11:00 AM Views

Are our laws doing enough to address gambling?

Pinak Sarkar Mayesha Afiya Jarin

21 June 2026, 09:00 AM Views

Why Bangladesh’s small producers struggle to scale, and how to help them

Saba El Kabir

21 June 2026, 00:00 AM Views

How to restore the moral compass of corporate banking

Rahel Ahmed

20 June 2026, 12:00 PM Views

We cannot avoid the moral questions behind the measles and Ad-din crises

Shamsad Mortuza

20 June 2026, 10:00 AM Blowin’ in the Wind

The release of 57 Bangladeshi nationals who were sentenced to prison by a UAE court demonstrates the strength of the two countries' relations and the persuasive power of diplomatic negotiations. FILE PHOTO: REUTERS

Our migrant workers in UAE: Bound by borders, freed by conscience

The Washington Post recently speculated that Dr Yunus’s soft power may have indirectly influenced the UAE's decision to grant clemency.

7 September 2024, 04:00 AM

‘Reforms are crucial to strengthen the Election Commission’

Nothing can make the electoral system foolproof because it does not depend fully on the EC

7 September 2024, 03:00 AM

Dismantling the recruitment syndicate for Malaysian labour market

A classic case of monumental corruption took place in Bangladesh centring the recruitment of workers for the Malaysian labour market.

7 September 2024, 02:00 AM

What should be the qualifications of a university VC?

A competent and wise vice-chancellor can turn the university into a modern and research-oriented institution

6 September 2024, 11:00 AM

Restoring power to the people: A step towards a fair energy pricing system

For nearly two years, Bangladeshi consumers have suffered under an executive system that gave the government unchecked power to set energy prices without their input.

6 September 2024, 06:00 AM

Rebranding and rebuilding Bangladesh

Now that the dust is starting to settle down, there are growing calls for reforms across the nation.

6 September 2024, 05:00 AM

Celebration after fall of Sheikh Hasina in Dhaka on August 5, 2024

We must not allow sacrifices of the martyrs to go in vain

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus sends out a message on the occasion of a month since the student-led mass uprising in Bangladesh.

6 September 2024, 02:00 AM

Editors meeting with the chief adviser of Bangladesh

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Two hours with the chief adviser

The most challenging task the CA sought our help in was to work towards unifying the nation.

5 September 2024, 18:30 PM

The unseen toll of floods in Bangladesh

A call for compassionate action

5 September 2024, 12:00 PM

Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change

Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.

5 September 2024, 09:41 AM

Reform the system, politics will fall in line

But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.

5 September 2024, 07:00 AM