Paperless by December? Ctg port must get the transition right
7 HOUR(s)
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Opinion
Development cannot come at the cost of human lives
3 HOUR(s)
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Views
How long can farmers keep producing as costs keep rising?
6 HOUR(s)
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Views
Rare wildlife found in Inani puts our conservation efforts to the test
4 HOUR(s)
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Views
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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Views
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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Views
We need smarter networks for a more connected Bangladesh
2 October 2026
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Views
Time to end discriminatory quotas in civil service promotions
The struggle against discriminatory quotas in civil service promotions is far from over.
28 August 2024
Volunteerism for collective healing
These acts of community service and volunteering to stand up for others should also become a defining characteristic of the people of Bangladesh.
28 August 2024
2024 floods: Facts, feelings, and the art of engineering diplomacy
With communication lines down and vital infrastructure damaged, the interim government faces the dual challenge of managing the disaster and combating the surge of misinformation.
28 August 2024
A good national address to start with
The chief adviser elaborately laid out his vision of the reforms, for which he must be commended
28 August 2024
Legality and morality: Sometimes friends, mostly foes
In most instances, legality and morality are at opposing poles of philosophical debates and pragmatic applications.
27 August 2024
July 2024 uprising: The lions need their own historians
It is inspiring to see Gen Z carving out its own pathway by taking concrete actions rather than resorting to empty rhetoric
27 August 2024
Law reforms crucial for justice and fairness
Bearing in mind the 15 long years of oppression, misrule, and misuse of powers, we can reasonably expect our political parties to act purely in the nation’s interests in this critical juncture of our history.
27 August 2024
What really caused the floods?
In 20 long years, I haven't found anyone who started “anti-India” protests by bringing up floods, till now.
27 August 2024
Stabilising prices is the immediate priority
Inflationary pressure is being felt severely in the face of wage growth declines.
27 August 2024
How do we preserve our unity?
if we are to prevent further divisions during this transitory phase, we mustn't develop opinions based on group identities
26 August 2024
Navigating energy efficiency for Bangladesh’s energy security
At this time, it would be prudent to change the highly import dependent energy model.
26 August 2024
Banking sector issues that the new governor should address
Good governance and adequate legal infrastructure—relevant laws, courts and impartial judges—need to be established.
26 August 2024
Bangladesh’s path to principled governance
Bangladesh can synthesise a governance model that works for its people—Boishamma Birodhee Jonogan (BBJ).
26 August 2024
Charting a new course
Political settlement and constitutional reform in post-autocratic Bangladesh.
26 August 2024
What made the flood so severe
The flooding is not solely due to the dam overflow
25 August 2024
AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury Manik and politicalisation of the judiciary
The appointment of a person with foreign nationality and his subsequent arrest highlights a troubling trend of judicial interference and manipulation
25 August 2024
Security in custody still non-existent
Repeated instances of mob beatings of political detainees expose govt's failure to provide their safety
25 August 2024
Reforms needed in political parties and the electoral process in Bangladesh
The citizens of Bangladesh have been victims of a frustratingly underperforming democracy for quite a long time.
25 August 2024
Creation of the new political order: Rebuilding ship in an open and turbulent sea
The past Awami League regime completely undermined the forms of accountability and checks and balances that characterise a liberal and representative democracy.
25 August 2024
Rohingya refugees need sustainable solutions
Many Rohingya youths are becoming victims of exploitation and despair because of the unavailability of options to study and work and make a decent living
25 August 2024