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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The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh
Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.
27 September 2024
Peace-sensitive tourism can transform Bangladesh
By embracing peace-sensitive tourism, Bangladesh can develop its tourism sector as a force for good, fostering peace and equity for all
27 September 2024
The roadmap for energy sector must be changed
Govt must move away from import-loan-foreign company-dependent projects and adopt a cheaper, environment-friendly, and sustainable roadmap
27 September 2024
Confronting stagnation in Bangladesh's contraceptive uptake
Several factors influence the stagnation in contraceptive use and the unmet need for contraception in Bangladesh.
26 September 2024
Rethinking Bangladesh’s hi-tech parks
Infrastructure delays, skill shortages, and regulatory inefficiencies have hindered the success of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority.
26 September 2024
A story of expansion, crisis and missed opportunities
Every time a Western consumer walks into the store and checks the manufacturing source, they don’t question the quality, but the ethical integrity of the product.
26 September 2024
BNP faces the weight of history and expectations
For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.
26 September 2024
The urgent need to counter mob justice
Nearly two dozen people have reportedly been lynched by mobs in the last month and a half, according to media sources.
25 September 2024
We need to globalise 'Brand Bangladesh'
To create our brand appeal to buyers and consumers alike, we need a long-term, multi-pronged approach.
25 September 2024
What would raising the age limit for govt jobs mean?
While some may rejoice at the extended age, others argue it could worsen the job market.
25 September 2024
Dr Yunus: From pariah to leader
Dr Yunus's recent appointment as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government has led to an outpouring of support and renewed hope for a nation suffering years of tyranny.
24 September 2024
Hilsa diplomacy needs economic and ecological balance
The recent decision by the Bangladeshi government to resume hilsa exports to India ahead of Durga Puja has reignited a conversation that transcends mere trade.
24 September 2024
Who is 'Indigenous?'
The recent debate on “Indigenousness” has thrown up many questions on the appropriateness of the “Indigenous” identity of the peoples of Bangladesh
24 September 2024
Writing in the time of autocracy
it is difficult to put a number on those innumerable Bangladeshis who lived in fear or had a peripatetic life during Hasina-led regime.
24 September 2024
The need for truth and reconciliation in Bangladesh
The oppressive system was maintained with impunity by the state machinery and bureaucracy.
24 September 2024
Why has the government’s flood response been so slow?
A month after the floods, the government has yet to begin rehabilitation work.
24 September 2024
How time was appropriated to make a movement successful
Consciously or unconsciously, Gen Z seemed to have capitalised on the fluid nature of time.
23 September 2024
Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy
For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”
23 September 2024
SDGs at a crossroads: Can the world meet its targets?
Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.
23 September 2024
What does banning campus politics mean?
A ban on campus politics seems to be an easy answer. But what does it mean and how will it work?
23 September 2024