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
2 October 2026
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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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Rethinking Disaster Response: We ignore indigenous knowledge at our peril
Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, or droughts create vulnerabilities in ecosystems and human life.
1 October 2024
We must utilise artificial intelligence to transform healthcare
AI has shown remarkable capabilities in diagnosis and personalised treatment.
30 September 2024
Can you ‘mastermind’ an uprising?
The July uprising is too seismic to be credited to any individual
30 September 2024
We must help girls realise their dreams
It is our responsibility to make society safe for girls by strengthening child protection system at the community and national levels.
30 September 2024
India's hydropower projects, power corridor, and our concerns
Bangladesh will face intensified water shortage in its rivers if India goes ahead with constructing so many hydropower projects by building dams upstream of the Brahmaputra.
30 September 2024
The job market is crying for reforms
Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.
30 September 2024
Why we need democratic policing
Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?
29 September 2024
Why is the BJP playing the 'Bangladeshi infiltrator' card?
BJP is making infiltration an election campaign plank in Santhal Parganas and Kolhan.
29 September 2024
Beneath the headlines: Readings from a citizens’ perceptions survey
In this write-up, I want to go beneath the headline, offer a snapshot of the average mood of the nation.
29 September 2024
The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity
There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
29 September 2024
Dengue management efforts still inadequate
Without proper drives, the situation could worsen further
29 September 2024
Hopes and anxieties of the Bangladeshi diaspora
There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.
29 September 2024
Battling against the current: The river governance puzzle we must solve
Multiple ministries, overlapping mandates, and the exclusion of key stakeholders make streamlining water governance a challenge.
29 September 2024
Access to information: A right essential for transparency and accountability
The RTI Act is a crucial tool for promoting transparency and accountability in Bangladesh.
28 September 2024
Civil war in Sudan: Global capitalism and perpetual war
The situation in Sudan exposes a global economic logic that has remained obfuscated in other cases.
28 September 2024
We need an environmental research and training institute
Paradoxically, Bangladesh is also regarded by many as a test case of sustainable development.
28 September 2024
Bank failures and reforms: The case for an independent deposit insurance system
An independent deposit insurance mechanism is crucial for ensuring a stable financial system through close monitoring of the banks' liquidity positions.
28 September 2024
Shakib's final over: A hero’s farewell or a quiet exit?
Shakib has been at the heart of our national pride. He also has been someone who has hurt our feelings.
28 September 2024
Rethinking nationalism in the wake of Bangladesh’s uprising
If the country is to rebuild itself, it must establish a national identity that unites its citizens and secures the future of the state.
27 September 2024
Empowering women beyond protests
To ensure that contributions from individuals like Nusrat, Prapti, and Dipty are not isolated, we must take concrete steps to empower the next generation of women
27 September 2024