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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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
An anatomy of the current economic situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's economy faces instability, inflation, and political unrest hindering growth.
3 December 2024
Let the textile tussle begin
A potential shift in US-China trade relations is a rare chance for Bangladesh to take a giant leap forward in the global garment trade.
2 December 2024
Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women
Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.
2 December 2024
CHT Accord implementation a pressing need
The CHT Accord remains unfulfilled 27 years later, leaving the Jumma people in turmoil.
2 December 2024
CPD’s 30-year journey: A testament to growth and resilience
CPD’s overarching objective is to contribute to good governance by promoting accountability and transparency and ensuring equitable development.
1 December 2024
The battle against tax evasion: A UN tax convention can ensure everyone pays their fair share
G20's historic move on taxing the super-rich could shift global economic power.
1 December 2024
Widening the domain of domestic abuse
Marital rape remains unrecognized in Bangladesh, leaving little room for recourse.
1 December 2024
The gathering storm
Post-revolution challenges and the new generation’s role in shaping our future
1 December 2024
Can Dhaka’s spirit be reclaimed?
For years, I’ve watched two young boys hang out at a family-owned tea stall near my home. Their conversations evolved from debates about football and bikes to heavier topics like shoshon (exploitation) versus shashon (rule) during the curfew of July, questioning which path Hasina was following.
30 November 2024
Bangladesh stock market: Analysing the challenges ahead
The Bangladesh stock (equity) market has experienced significant fluctuations since the 2010 market crash, reflecting a challenging macroeconomic and political environment.
30 November 2024
The fate of Dhaka’s strays, a struggle against apathy
The reality for the cats and dogs, roaming Dhaka’s streets remains bleak as our society fails to show much empathy.
30 November 2024
Breaking chains with a pen: A child’s dream of education
According to a recent study, over 47 percent of child labourers in Bangladesh were not attending school.
30 November 2024
Can Bangladesh prosper without gender equality?
Gender equality is not only important at an individual level, but also critical for any country's social and economic development.
30 November 2024
City tails: Coexisting with stray animals in urban spaces
In the urban spaces across Bangladesh, we need to adopt a model of human-non-human relations that is both practical and moral.
30 November 2024
Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help
With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.
30 November 2024
How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine
The Muslim world has the resources, influence, and moral imperative to act, yet its disunity and complacency have left Palestine increasingly isolated.
29 November 2024
How election can be a tool of accountability
Bangladesh's electoral system must be reformed carefully.
29 November 2024
When digital space becomes a paradise for harassers
In the era of technology, gender-based violence too has taken a new form in the digital space in Bangladesh.
29 November 2024
Takeaways from COP29
The climate clock is ticking faster than ever for countries like Bangladesh.
29 November 2024