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
An open letter on Gaza from Bangladesh
From Bangladesh and across the world, 126 Bangladeshi scholars, teachers and researchers condemn Israel's war in Gaza.
25 May 2024, 04:00 AM
A post-Partition heritage campus worth preserving
FCC should not be viewed simply as one of the cadet colleges; it is a heritage campus that can be showcased to the world.
25 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Is the US resetting relations by applying anti-kleptocracy law?
The timing of the US sanction on Gen Aziz Ahmed raises many questions.
24 May 2024, 11:00 AM
Is the family farm disappearing?
The depeasantisation thesis associated with Kautsky and popularised as “the Agrarian Question” needs to be subtly understood in Bangladesh.
24 May 2024, 06:00 AM
Can automation and AI bring work-life balance in Bangladesh?
To capitalise on and accommodate automation, Bangladesh may contemplate several strategies.
24 May 2024, 04:00 AM
World leaders are disconnected from the youth
Student protestors are calling out the double standards of Western powers
24 May 2024, 03:00 AM
FY2025 budget can be our chance to stabilise economy
The upcoming budget is crucial for shaping the strategic direction that the government will craft to trigger a sustainable recovery.
24 May 2024, 01:00 AM
What could the recent ICC warrants mean?
The recent arrest warrants may create an impression that there is an equivalence between Hamas leaders and Netanyahu and Gallant.
23 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Beyond renewables: A coordinated and just transition for Bangladesh
Diversifying domestic energy sources into renewables is crucial because of the current dwindling gas reserve and no new exploration
23 May 2024, 03:00 AM
Freedom vs prosperity: A rehash of the development vs democracy debate
The declining freedoms identified in the report once again give a clear indication that the consecutive governments of Bangladesh, from multiple political parties, have repeatedly failed to empower the country's people.
23 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Iran's President Raisi leaves behind a polarising legacy
The passing of Raisi creates a significant vacuum in Iranian politics.
22 May 2024, 09:30 AM
Why is it taking so long to stabilise the economy?
Bangladesh’s macroeconomic imbalances have emerged from inflationary pressure; the balance of payments pressure; and fiscal pressure
22 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Navigating public policy with interpretive structural modelling
ISM promises a future where policies are formulated with greater precision and insight and responsive to the complex tapestry of societal needs
21 May 2024, 07:12 AM
We are not taking care of our young generation
One significant factor behind young people’s feeling of disillusionment is the pervasive corruption committed by businessmen, politicians, government officials, and influential figures, among others
21 May 2024, 05:00 AM
How are electrolyte drinks regulated in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has recently sued the owners of seven companies for selling five popular brands of electrolyte drink without necessary approvals.
21 May 2024, 04:00 AM
All that is wrong with the proposed bank mergers
Mergers cannot be based on the arbitrary decisions of authorities. This amounts to an imposition of the liability of poor banks on well performing banks.
21 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Humanitarian funding: A crisis within a crisis
The people affected by crises and destitution must be at the centre of our collective decision-making on humanitarian actions.
21 May 2024, 01:00 AM
How we teach matters
For a lesson to be effective, capturing and holding the interest of the audience is key
20 May 2024, 14:00 PM
Don’t turn metro rail into a status symbol
Imposing VAT on metro fares and taking the service further away from the poor, it risks becoming more like a status vehicle—which rich commuters already have plenty of.
20 May 2024, 13:00 PM
What’s holding us back from celebrating our cultural diversity?
To appreciate and honour our cultural diversity, we must oppose extremist forces and implement inclusive policies.
20 May 2024, 08:01 AM