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
1 May 2026, 10:00 AM
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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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Integrating our conservation and adaptation approaches
Over the last five years, one approach took shape quite strongly in relation to climate change and biodiversity conservation, and that is Nature-based Solutions.
27 March 2024, 05:00 AM
How can Bangladesh manage its external debt?
The mounting debt servicing obligations also threaten to exacerbate the strain on the country’s low foreign exchange reserves.
27 March 2024, 02:00 AM
Can inclusion be a synonym for tokenism?
In reality, those in power fear inclusion. It is a threat to their order, an unwelcome change.
26 March 2024, 13:00 PM
The shadow lines of Bangladesh's birth
Our freedom struggle helped us identify both our allies and enemies
25 March 2024, 18:00 PM
The link between climate change and financial systems
Banks situated in countries facing elevated climate risk demonstrate diminished levels of financial stability.
25 March 2024, 12:49 PM
Why is making new friends more difficult as we grow older?
The game has changed, and it’s not you – it’s time. Or, more accurately, the lack of it.
25 March 2024, 11:00 AM
Sustainability must equal financial viability
What is more important: being a successful, financially viable business, or being a sustainable business?
25 March 2024, 03:00 AM
Challenges to the recognition of Bangladesh genocide
Even in the leading work of global genocide scholars, the Bangladesh case is either sadly missing or ingeniously presented.
25 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Time to implement national guideline
It is high time that this guideline was implemented at all levels in Bangladesh.
25 March 2024, 00:00 AM
The coveted Finnish happiness, explained by a Bangladeshi
In other words, the Finnish government sells extensive security and Finns buy it by paying taxes throughout their working life.
24 March 2024, 11:00 AM
Bertelsmann Transformation Index 2024: Another indictment of Bangladesh’s state of governance
Bangladesh, since 2018, has been classified as a 'moderate autocracy.'
24 March 2024, 02:00 AM
The case for child-friendly infrastructure
Child-friendly infrastructure, design, and services require little to no cost if we only care to look at things through the eyes of a child.
24 March 2024, 01:00 AM
The ecocidal mindset of our policymakers
The question posed by the bureaucrat reflects not only the depth of his ignorance but also reveals the general mindset of our policymakers.
24 March 2024, 00:00 AM
EXIM-Padma Bank 'merger': Turning rotten apples into fresh oranges?
Bangladesh Bank deserves credit for forging the deal of signing the MoU between EXIM Bank and Padma Bank on March 18.
23 March 2024, 14:00 PM
Breaking free of patriarchal moulds: A daughter's journey
A daughter’s identity is not defined by who she is fundamentally or characteristically, but who she should become to thrive in a man’s world.
23 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Reducing income inequality: An agenda in search of actions
Reducing income inequality by taking concrete steps is morally fair and economically justified.
23 March 2024, 02:00 AM
We want harassment-free campuses
The present condition on university campuses has allowed cases of repeated harassment by single individuals—or, in other words, serial harassers.
22 March 2024, 17:01 PM
Rainwater harvesting is the sustainable answer for coastal water scarcity
Despite the progress, a crucial discussion continues to determine which would be the most appropriate and sustainable water sources.
22 March 2024, 05:00 AM
Will we ever get the Teesta back?
Realising the critical role that water plays in establishing global peace, stability, and prosperity, the theme set for World Water Day 2024 is “Water for Peace.”
22 March 2024, 05:00 AM
The Sundarbans' plight
We must strive to ensure equitable access to clean water and bridge the gender gap in water security
22 March 2024, 02:00 AM