More lanes or trains? Rethinking the Dhaka-Chattogram corridor
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Bangladesh’s solar ambition needs skilled hands to succeed
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Fighting terrorism without losing the republic
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As Gaza fades from headlines, a flotilla reminds us that silence is not peace
29 April 2026, 15:44 PM
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Is Bangladesh-US trade deal a backdoor for GMO dumping?
29 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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How the Kabinnama can protect Bangladeshi Muslim women’s rights
29 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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The capacity-competence disconnect in Bangladesh's power sector
29 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Energy crisis demands strict budget discipline now
29 April 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
What fuel loading at Rooppur means for our energy future
28 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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No class war from Britain’s most working-class government
The United Kingdom will have a new Labour government whose class composition will be radically different from previous ones.
6 July 2024, 08:45 AM
The paradox of whitening black money while fighting corruption
Has the government redefined corruption by excluding the concept of black money?
6 July 2024, 06:56 AM
Why Macronism Failed
Legend has it that the first question Napoleon would ask about a military officer was not whether he was talented, but whether he was lucky.
6 July 2024, 06:00 AM
The large cracks in Bangladesh that IMF missed
The high incidence of corruption, some of which have erupted openly in the public domain.
5 July 2024, 14:00 PM
Pension wars and quota protests: The manufactured divide
Polarisation, rife with mutual fear and rage, is on the rise. Something dark and sinister is occurring.
5 July 2024, 09:34 AM
'Government should not be swayed by the opinions of a small extremist minority'
Researcher Maheen Sultan shares her insights on the backlash against 'Sharifa's Tale' and promoting comprehensive sexuality education (CSE) in Bangladesh.
5 July 2024, 04:00 AM
The incredible ‘goatness’ of being
The town is abuzz about how the astronomical price of a goat led to the opening of a gigantic can of worms
5 July 2024, 02:00 AM
Heroes and villains of the climate crisis
The “climatic” factor brings us back to the question of climate justice.
4 July 2024, 18:00 PM
What led to the deadly stampede in India’s Hathras?
Tragedy unfolded in Hathras in India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh on July 2, when at least 123 people perished in a stampede that broke out at a religious congregation.
4 July 2024, 08:20 AM
What is wrong with business law education in Bangladesh?
Why would Bangladeshi business schools teach Indian laws?
4 July 2024, 05:00 AM
The illusion of inclusion: Empty policies and promises for Bangladesh’s hijra community
Bangladesh’s recognition of the hijra community as “third gender” is one performative policy.
4 July 2024, 03:00 AM
Are we coasting on the 'highway to climate hell'?
Earth could become an “uninhabitable hell” similar to Venus in just a few centuries, or even sooner.
4 July 2024, 02:00 AM
How the US Supreme Court afforded unprecedented powers to the president
The US Supreme Court has ruled that presidents are immune from prosecution for "official" actions that are within the powers afforded to them under the US constitution
3 July 2024, 06:39 AM
Ensure equity for girls in education
In many countries around the world, girls are not given access to the same educational opportunities as boys.
3 July 2024, 06:00 AM
Unbridled corruption and a minister’s reckless comment
The ruling regime should focus less on talking and more on actions, to create a conducive environment that truly eliminates corruption.
3 July 2024, 04:00 AM
Celebrating the legacy of Prof Yunus
This is an excerpt of a speech given by the president of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation at the opening ceremony of the 14th Social Business Day.
2 July 2024, 07:30 AM
Julian Assange’s release: Exposing the craven media stable
The WikiLeaks project was always going to put various noses out of joint in the journalistic profession.
2 July 2024, 07:00 AM
How universal and egalitarian is the 'universal' pension scheme?
The new universal pension scheme has not proven to be universal and respectable for all
2 July 2024, 04:00 AM
More women in construction sector should be our next goal
According to the Labour Force Survey 2022, construction is the fifth largest industry in terms of employment in Bangladesh, with about 5.44 percent of the employed population working in this sector.
2 July 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh on the renewable energy race track
A country’s energy mix may even one day override all other issues given the climate crisis we face.
1 July 2024, 06:00 AM