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
How fashion is future-proofing by investing in technology
Are fashion brands becoming more than retailers of clothing?
20 May 2024, 06:54 AM
Exploring a new political paradigm
Overhauling the entire system and political culture is needed as remedy for rampant corruption and poor governance.
20 May 2024, 04:00 AM
We should be worried about the present fertility trends
The population size will likely stabilise at around 240-250 million, if fertility can be brought down soon to below replacement level.
20 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Banning rickshaws may not be the big traffic solution
Dhaka’s traffic is a complicated problem that needs multifaceted efforts to combat it.
19 May 2024, 10:00 AM
Manik Bandopadhyay's timeless works: A mirror to our frailties
On Manik Bandopadhyay’s 116th birth anniversary, his unsparing literary vision jolt us out of complacency with today's injustices.
19 May 2024, 08:02 AM
Why the consumer protection law needs to change
Artificial inflation of prices is a crucial element contributing to the infringement of consumer rights in Bangladesh.
19 May 2024, 05:00 AM
ASEAN needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis
ASEAN must continue to create the space to learn from the various Myanmar stakeholders and seek the support of the major frontline states, namely China and India, in its efforts.
19 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Message from Donald Lu’s visit: Reset, rebuild, and strengthen
Although Donald Lu had visited Bangladesh more than once before the general election, this was his first visit after the polls.
18 May 2024, 10:30 AM
Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey
In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.
18 May 2024, 08:30 AM
Protests of despair
Today’s anti-war protests are but a desperate plea simply to stop the killing of Palestinians in Gaza.
18 May 2024, 07:00 AM
The aurora enigma: Science and myths
The interplay between myths and scientific explanations of auroras illustrates human being’s capacity to find meaning in the natural world.
18 May 2024, 05:00 AM
The making of Coke Studio Bangla’s complex subjects
I would argue it is inadequate to develop an oversimplified criticism of Coke Studio Bangla.
18 May 2024, 04:00 AM
Who owns the public spaces of Dhaka?
Ideally, a geographical area is supposed to have 25 percent tree coverage to protect its environment, but Dhaka has less than 7 percent.
18 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Dhaka's toxic air: An invisible killer on the loose
Dhaka's air did not become unbreathable overnight, nor is there any instant solution to it.
18 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Will we finally take student suicides seriously?
This tragic phenomenon, though shocking each time, is unfortunately not new.
17 May 2024, 06:00 AM
Rediscovering self: A note to me
In life to give your 100 percent to any one of your relationships you have to lose more than what you gave to that person.
17 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Planning for Dhaka's new night
Dhaka should be readied for a nighttime culture that offers a potpourri of entertainment options to people.
17 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?
The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.
16 May 2024, 18:15 PM
Reimagining primary and compulsory education in Bangladesh
It is believed that education, in the midst of global advances and challenges, remains the critical vehicle of empowerment.
16 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Planting trees during heatwaves is not a good idea. Here's why
We should plant trees, but the right tree at the right time and place.
16 May 2024, 04:00 AM