Paperless by December? Ctg port must get the transition right
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Development cannot come at the cost of human lives
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How long can farmers keep producing as costs keep rising?
3 HOUR(s)
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Rare wildlife found in Inani puts our conservation efforts to the test
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What teachers need beyond recognition
3 October 2026
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Opinion
Seeking justice should not become a burden for abuse survivors
3 October 2026
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Opinion
To end learning poverty, we must embrace global assessments
3 October 2026
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Time to prioritise the mental well-being of journalists
3 October 2026
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Opinion
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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Futility of restoring the non-party caretaker government
We must first acknowledge that the Bangladesh Constitution has failed to maintain a robust democratic system.
12 September 2024
We must focus first on constitutional process, not content
A new era with a new populace doesn’t just need a new constitutional dispensation but a new way of arriving at such a dispensation.
12 September 2024
A strategic roadmap to battling inflation
It is essential to recognise that significantly reducing inflation will take time. Treating it as a “quick fix” would be a mistake.
12 September 2024
Politics of destroying shrines and unmaking places
Wholesale dismissal of Sufism or the calls to destroy mazars from Bengal seems to have assumed new dimensions.
11 September 2024
A simple plan to fix education
The centralisation of examinations in Dhaka fosters inequality and compromises the recruitment process.
11 September 2024
Ship recycling in Bangladesh needs greater safety efforts
A recent tragedy in Bangladesh's ship recycling industry once again highlighted the persistent challenges related to worker safety.
11 September 2024
We must stop the infighting to retain buyers
To maintain its position as a global leader in the garment industry, Bangladesh must prioritise unity and stability.
11 September 2024
Gono Bhaban shouldn’t be turned into a museum
Why should we use this symbol of destruction to remember the movement?
11 September 2024
Rethinking Bangladesh’s economic growth
Returning to the previous economic model will inevitably bring back the same economic challenges.
11 September 2024
Bangladesh at 50 years with the United Nations
Enhanced collaboration with the UN will help Bangladesh become more prosperous and resilient.
10 September 2024
True reform starts from within
Crises often present opportunities for deep reflection and lasting change.
10 September 2024
Spyware over scholarship: How Bangladesh's priorities shifted under Sheikh Hasina
While national security is undoubtedly important, one must question whether the scales have tipped dangerously in favor of watching minds at the expense of nurturing them.
10 September 2024
Preserving our future by saving our forests
Most of the forest and relevant laws in practice are from the British regime, and devoid of any consideration of the people.
10 September 2024
Can we break the cycle of migrant exploitation?
There has been a silent consensus on turning a blind eye to rights abuses of our migrant workers.
10 September 2024
An education memorandum
The interim government has to decide guidelines for the minimum reform targets to achieve, and where to begin.
10 September 2024
Role of citizen diplomacy in a new Bangladesh
The ability of citizen diplomacy to engage a wider spectrum of voices in the diplomatic process challenges traditional power structures.
9 September 2024
Beyond quotas: Education, employment, and the unfinished revolution
In Bangladesh, inequality starts with education.
9 September 2024
India is failing to understand Bangladesh’s new reality
India should accept and address the perception that its relationship with Bangladesh was centred on a single individual and political party
9 September 2024
India can’t take Bangladesh for granted anymore
In the next three to six months, how India will deal with Bangladesh will become clear.
9 September 2024
What reforms does the media need in Bangladesh?
The media industry of Bangladesh will have to embark on a long struggle to regain the trust of the people.
9 September 2024