Time for a comprehensive law to regulate unhealthy foods
2 October 2026
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We need smarter networks for a more connected Bangladesh
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The UPL incident shows how to ban a book without banning it
2 October 2026
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Rape culture and the ordinary men who sustain it
2 October 2026
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Bangladesh needs to reform its trade policy to boost exports
1 October 2026
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International Day of Older Persons / The elderly deserve dignity, not just care or support
1 October 2026
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The Radda attack shows the dangers of rising parallel power
1 October 2026
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Time to fix the anthrax vaccination strategy
1 October 2026
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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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Confronting the overlooked facets of child abuse
Child-on-child sexual abuse is a subset of the broader child sexual abuse epidemic that plagues Bangladesh.
17 October 2024
To achieve progress, we need bureaucracy-academia synergy
Global evidence underscores the necessity for such partnerships.
17 October 2024
In search of a new political language
While the student movement toppled the regime, it did not lay the foundation for a democratic future, which requires a broader reimagining of the political landscape.
17 October 2024
Fakir Lalon Shah: Subjects, sites, and signs
Lalon is an exemplary anti-casteist, anti-patriarchal, anti-colonial figure in undivided Bengal in the19th century.
17 October 2024
Poverty reduction requires long-term solutions
Governments tend to focus on immediate needs, but we also need to ensure that long-term poverty reduction efforts are being developed parallelly.
17 October 2024
Reclaiming judicial independence and the struggle for justice
The independence of the judiciary cannot be viewed in isolation; it is fundamentally tied to the health of democracy.
17 October 2024
The decay of student politics, and the problems with banning it
While the ban on student politics at other public universities is significant, DU’s decision is particularly impactful.
16 October 2024
Youth leading the way to good governance in Bangladesh
Young people have been at the centre of a major political transition.
16 October 2024
WORLD FOOD DAY: Food security is not just about food production
World Food Day raises global awareness and prompts action for those suffering from hunger.
16 October 2024
Dhaka-Naypyidaw relations and the future of Rakhine
Recent developments, such as India’s outreach to Myanmar’s armed groups, reflect a shifting regional strategy.
15 October 2024
2024 Bangladesh Climate Action Forum: Building a climate-resilient future
The Bangladesh Climate Action Forum 2024 which recently concluded in Dhaka was a huge success and surpassed all expectations.
15 October 2024
Time to put the RTI Act on the right track
The success of the RTI Act anywhere in the world largely depends on the determination and commitment of the citizens to put it to practical use.
15 October 2024
Rural women are the frontline warriors against climate change
It is time to remove all discrimination against women and treat them as equal partners in the fight against climate change.
15 October 2024
A bumpy road ahead for the economy amid risks and reform
The mass movement in July and August 2024 had not only resulted in the tragic death of hundreds and severe injuries to thousands, but also subdued economic activity.
15 October 2024
Women’s bodies, male privilege, and the enduring secularist/religious binary in Bangladesh
There are women who don't want to be in the middle of a duel between two groups who legitimise and co-produce each other.
14 October 2024
How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets
Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.
14 October 2024
Key reforms needed to salvage the banking sector
The banking industry as a business is inherently risky.
14 October 2024
Suranjit’s objections to 1972 constitution and the debate on rewriting
While a well-drafted constitution is essential for a democratic and humane state, it is not enough.
14 October 2024
Floods in the north matter too
Government should revise its climate change policies and prioritise permanent solutions for both the south and the northern region.
14 October 2024
Can Biman have a fresh beginning?
Investment in efficient human resources and systems is never wasted and is crucial to achieving efficiency.
13 October 2024