Column by Mahfuz Anam / Politicisation of our professions
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THE THIRD VIEW
More lanes or trains? Rethinking the Dhaka-Chattogram corridor
30 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s solar ambition needs skilled hands to succeed
30 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Fighting terrorism without losing the republic
30 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Int’l Day Against Corporal Punishment of Children / Time is ticking on ending corporal punishment in Bangladesh
30 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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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
The only budget I care about is one that reduces my bills
Budget day is turning into our very own Groundhog Day.
7 June 2024, 05:00 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: The majesty of ‘public will’
India's election proved once again that, if allowed free expression, public will always strengthens democracy.
7 June 2024, 01:00 AM
What’s in the new budget?
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
6 June 2024, 19:00 PM
FY25 budget reaction: Invest more in the new curriculum
Increasing the allocation for education and health remains vital.
6 June 2024, 11:30 AM
Don’t shrink social safety net even during austerity
No matter how tight the budget is, the social safety net sector has to be given its due importance.
6 June 2024, 11:00 AM
What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?
However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
6 June 2024, 06:30 AM
For real growth, invest more into education and health
Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare
6 June 2024, 04:00 AM
Whitening black money, raising taxes won’t fix our economic ails
These measures are a slap in the face of honest taxpayers who diligently pay taxes on their legitimate income every year.
5 June 2024, 12:30 PM
The environment is in peril. Act now.
Our actions to protect the environment should not be confined to just one day.
5 June 2024, 06:31 AM
Social registry will not solve the selection challenge in social welfare
Social Registry is not compatible to Bangladesh’s life cycle based system.
5 June 2024, 06:00 AM
When law enables environmental damage
Bangladesh has more than 200 environmental protection laws. Yet, our environment and natural resources continue to see unprecedented degradation.
5 June 2024, 04:00 AM
Changing trade policy directions is imperative now
The forthcoming FY2024-25 national budget must show that we mean business.
5 June 2024, 03:00 AM
Forests in Bangladesh are disappearing when we need them most
The rate of deforestation in Bangladesh is almost double the global average due to land use change and human activities.
5 June 2024, 01:00 AM
How to prevent another chemical tragedy from happening
Green chemistry scrutinises molecules for potential hazards to safeguard humans, plants, and the environment.
4 June 2024, 10:59 AM
Invest in assistive technology to boost economic growth
It is clear from a variety of experiences that assistive technology is more than just a tool; rather, it is a catalyst that helps people overcome barriers.
4 June 2024, 10:30 AM
Why recognising unpaid care work is important
A number of important studies related to unpaid care work have been carried out in the last few years.
4 June 2024, 06:00 AM
Break the syndicates, not the dreams of Malaysia-bound workers
It appears that the government is not interested in taking even the minimal responsibilities regarding the migrant workers.
4 June 2024, 04:00 AM
Inequity in education is holding us back
We need to support children from poorer socio-economic backgrounds.
4 June 2024, 02:00 AM
Taking our start-up ecosystem to the next level
Startups are vehicles through which people come together to develop a scalable innovation.
3 June 2024, 13:00 PM
The power of words: Nikki Haley’s call to ‘finish them’ off
Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley's recent visit to Israel ignited controversy.
3 June 2024, 11:00 AM