Column by Mahfuz Anam / Politicisation of our professions
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
The unfinished promise of decent work in Bangladesh
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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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Six judges' defiant act in Pakistan
Six judges of the Islamabad High Court say they have been facing pressure for months from army intelligence agencies to give verdicts against PTI.
6 April 2024, 05:00 AM
Why do our surveys paint different pictures about our progress?
Since key findings of the Bangladesh Sample Vital Statistics 2023 were revealed, there have been many discussions regarding the country's progress on various health and related indicators.
6 April 2024, 04:55 AM
For whom is student evaluation of teaching necessary?
What we euphemistically call student evaluation of teaching is, in fact, a “Customers Satisfaction Survey.”
6 April 2024, 01:00 AM
Tax on private universities: Must we make education more costly?
This move seems to be a punishment for non-profit educational ventures that aim to enhance our higher education landscape.
5 April 2024, 15:30 PM
Ensuring digital safety for the wellbeing of early learners
In this journey to ensure safe digital spaces for the well-being of our children, conversations between parents and children are critical.
5 April 2024, 10:35 AM
In the era of social media, legacy media is indispensable
However, this is not to say that social media does not have its merits.
5 April 2024, 06:59 AM
Navigating masculinities in Dhaka’s slums
Not all men are equal under the patriarchy.
5 April 2024, 04:00 AM
Why do so many Bangladeshi migrant workers die abroad?
Bangladesh needs to take initiative to investigate migrant workers' deaths and ensure proper compensation from the destination countries.
5 April 2024, 02:00 AM
Political will key to effective UPR implementation
The Bangladesh government has again taken a protective stance regarding the implementation of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) recommendations.
4 April 2024, 15:30 PM
Fire drills for business premises are a must
In addition to practical benefits, fire drills also contribute to building confidence and resilience between employees.
4 April 2024, 07:44 AM
Nato is not a hegemonic burden
Why is US paying twice as much as the average Nato ally when it is geographically removed from all major conflict zones?
4 April 2024, 04:00 AM
The lingering trails of poverty in Bangladesh
While the term ‘development’ can have many meanings, poverty remains a necessary issue for policy and action.
4 April 2024, 02:00 AM
Energy price hikes make clean energy compelling for Bangladesh
A brief survey of around 40 industries by the IEEFA indicates that the industry sector has significant untapped energy efficiency potential.
4 April 2024, 01:00 AM
Keeping children under parental care must be a top priority
Family is the most important social structure to ensure a child’s growth in every respect.
3 April 2024, 15:00 PM
Pathways to homes for street children
Bangladesh’s juvenile justice system should be enhanced to deliver rehabilitative services for youths involved with crimes.
3 April 2024, 09:00 AM
An anatomy of interest rates
Banks determine their lending interest rates based on the cost of borrowing, non-fund operating costs, margin for default risk, and desired profit margin.
3 April 2024, 02:00 AM
Growing rural-urban education divide is hurting Bangladesh's future
The rural-urban education divide can perpetuate inequality and hinder the overall development of the country.
3 April 2024, 01:00 AM
What are we doing for people with autism?
Has the government truly done enough for children and people with ASD and their parents?
2 April 2024, 17:01 PM
With the UNSC ceasefire, Israel is exposed and isolated
However, US did make it clear why Washington did not vote in favour of the affirmative resolution—because it does not provide for “condemnation of Hamas.”
2 April 2024, 14:00 PM
Bangladesh's struggle with GHG emissions in textile and RMG
Growth is crucial, but it should never come at the expense of the environment and human life.
2 April 2024, 00:00 AM