Bangladesh needs to reform its trade policy to boost exports
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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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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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Is our fiscal system addressing inherited inequality?
29 September 2026
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Invest in wetlands for growth and resilience
29 September 2026
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Opinion
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
A new vision for social protection in the face of climate change
While full-scale ASP implementation will take several years, Bangladesh is well-positioned to embark on this transformative journey.
7 December 2024
Building a citizen-centric administration
Bangladesh's civil service needs urgent reforms to overcome politicization and inefficiency.
6 December 2024
Beyond the war of ideals: Bangladesh must be governed with pragmatism
What Bangladesh needs right now is justice and a path to healing.
6 December 2024
The resurgence of political cartoons
How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.
6 December 2024
What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?
What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.
5 December 2024
The BPL anthem: A rhythm of change
Bangladesh's youth rise up, fueling a cultural movement of protest and hope.
5 December 2024
Bangladeshis know how to shape their destiny
If religion alone could shape a state’s trajectory, Bangladesh would not have parted ways with Pakistan.
5 December 2024
Muslims in media, and media in Muslim-majority Bangladesh
Anti-Muslim media bigotry is so normalised that even Reuters initially circulated the false information that the slain lawyer was defending the Hindu leader.
5 December 2024
The risks of turning symbols into battlegrounds
For both Bangladesh and India, the stakes are too high to let flag-related controversies derail progress.
5 December 2024
Bring back married adolescent girls to schools
Child marriage in Bangladesh hinders girls' education and lifelong opportunities.
5 December 2024
Fact-checking: A pressing necessity in Bangladesh
A significant weakness of Bangladeshi media is their reliance on secondary sources without direct verification or cross-checking.
4 December 2024
The power of collaboration in policymaking
R&D can drive societal progress through communication between researchers and policymakers.
4 December 2024
Dismantling rural gender-based violence requires more than awareness
In rural areas, gender-based violence traps women in a cycle of abuse, fear, and systemic neglect.
4 December 2024
How Bangladeshis of all faiths can build mutual trust
The recent killing in Chattogram highlights the need for stronger interfaith trust.
4 December 2024
Amplifying leadership for an inclusive and sustainable future
Bangladesh must introduce a “disability budget” to ensure inclusive progress.
3 December 2024
A violation of diplomatic sanctity and breach of international law
Bangladesh is justified in demanding accountability.
3 December 2024
Equality remains elusive 54 years on
The state and society have failed to create a positive financial, policy, or environmental situation for persons with disabilities.
3 December 2024
Bangladesh needs to rebuild its disaster management system
Bangladesh must develop a new disaster management system.
3 December 2024
From possibilities to policies: Transitioning to a disability-friendly Bangladesh
The road to a truly inclusive and disability-friendly Bangladesh is undoubtedly long and complex, but there is much potential for success.
3 December 2024