Why Chattogram port needs a coherent land-use strategy
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Fair pay cannot be left to corporate 'goodwill'
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Greenland and the return of empire politics
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Where teachers fear to tread
24 January 2026, 04:04 AM
Chronicle of a consensus foretold: Is Bangladesh's most vital vote the one nobody is debating?
24 January 2026, 04:11 AM
How Bangladesh lost leverage in cricket diplomacy
24 January 2026, 04:26 AM
Bangladesh needs a national RSV vaccination strategy
24 January 2026, 04:34 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam / US-EU tensions over Greenland may have serious effects for us
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Why are so many public hospitals lying idle?
23 January 2026, 00:37 AM
Wording the word and worlding the world: Poetics and politics of translation
The translator is not a neutral bridge but a creative curator.
30 September 2025, 07:38 AM
Climate change is not gender-blind, our response must not be either
Unicef notes that prolonged school closures increase the likelihood that girls will drop out permanently or be married off as families search for ways to cope.
30 September 2025, 05:00 AM
Don't let Khagrachhari unrest pass silently
The crisis in Khagrachhari is rooted in deeper fractures.
30 September 2025, 04:00 AM
UN Rohingya conference: Bangladesh must prioritise its security and stability
Bangladesh is carrying the weight of a genocide it did not commit, while the perpetrators in Myanmar remain untouched.
30 September 2025, 03:00 AM
Who will answer for the blood and ashes in Guimara?
Amid killings and burning homes, indigenous voices still wait for justice
29 September 2025, 17:08 PM
Why we should think twice before adopting PR system
Every vote tells a story of hopes, frustrations, and dreams that shape a nation’s future.
29 September 2025, 07:00 AM
From Dhaka to Denmark: A united front against food waste
Through cooperation, both countries can not only reduce food waste.
29 September 2025, 06:00 AM
Spot the scam: How fraudsters prey on fear, trust, and greed
We must learn to protect ourselves from scams.
29 September 2025, 04:00 AM
The interim government’s troubling continuity
The interim government seems more focused on areas where it should not be undertaking any initiatives.
29 September 2025, 03:00 AM
Sustainable tourism is Bangladesh’s untapped engine for growth
A comprehensive plan is essential for the development of this sector.
28 September 2025, 10:50 AM
Remembering Salahuddin Ahmed, a mentor and friend
Salahuddin Ahmed had a career that only a few can imagine.
28 September 2025, 06:39 AM
China’s dollar-alternative ambition and what it means for Bangladesh
China’s strategy is not born of mere economic convenience but of a calculated response to geopolitical risks.
28 September 2025, 05:00 AM
Lessons from the Baral River movement
Many rivers in Bangladesh are in their death throes.
28 September 2025, 04:00 AM
A year of silence from the Information Commission
Restoring the Information Commission is not optional; it is a constitutional duty.
28 September 2025, 02:00 AM
The great British blame game of flags and fury
Protesters scream “Britain is full” while riding in Uber cars driven by immigrants.
27 September 2025, 08:00 AM
What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
Over the past few years, the economy has been facing tough challenges.
27 September 2025, 06:00 AM
Can we transform tourism into a national strength?
Our current approach often prioritises numbers over quality.
27 September 2025, 04:00 AM
Why hasn't life changed for Bangladesh's visually impaired?
We are yet to realise the practical benefits of the Marrakesh Treaty.
26 September 2025, 06:00 AM
AI risks in Bangladesh’s elections: A reality check
If AI is misused, the fallout could be sweeping and unpredictable.
26 September 2025, 03:00 AM
Limiting majority power requires a watchdog, not bicameralism
Bicameralism is unlikely to succeed without independent enforcement.
26 September 2025, 02:00 AM