The unfinished promise of decent work in Bangladesh
1 May 2026, 10:00 AM
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UAE’s exit from OPEC: What comes next?
1 May 2026, 16:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Politicisation of our professions
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
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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Fact-check: Did BNP really launch an ‘India Out’ campaign?
We ought to be wary of disinformation campaigns
1 February 2024, 04:00 AM
The future is female, but so was the past
Women in indigenous, prehistoric, and precolonial societies, across all continents, were actually in positions of power and privilege
1 February 2024, 01:30 AM
Save children from the spread of fast food
Research shows that eating fast food has a direct correlation with weight gain
1 February 2024, 00:00 AM
Will 2024 Be the New 1933?
Just imagine the world a year from now, with disinformation having taken down democratic majorities around the world.
31 January 2024, 04:00 AM
After metro rail, Dhaka’s buses should be the next megaproject
Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.
31 January 2024, 02:00 AM
CPI 2023: With the lowest score in 12 years, what’s next for Bangladesh?
If Bangladesh is to succeed in corruption control, impunity must be challenged, and the powerful in particular must be brought to justice.
30 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Respecting boundaries and holding men responsible
I wish we lived in a world where the perpetrator, not the survivor, was blamed for their actions.
30 January 2024, 14:00 PM
The fight for ‘The Story of Sharifa’
It is no wonder how it took Bangladesh nearly half a century before legally acknowledging the Hijra community
30 January 2024, 02:00 AM
The real comparative advantage of Bangladesh
The overwhelming consensus among experts and media professionals is that cheap labour is Bangladesh’s primary comparative advantage.
30 January 2024, 01:00 AM
The controversy over the NCTB textbook
The hullabaloo entailed a case study on an imaginary boy who preferred to identify as a female
29 January 2024, 04:00 AM
Is Bangladesh doing population control right?
How well will the country be able to handle a demographic shift from a majorly young vibrant generation, to an older, matured one?
29 January 2024, 02:00 AM
Tackling the bad apples of police
The onus of ensuring malpractice-free management of the police force squarely rests with the police hierarchy.
29 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Has the ‘polycrisis’ overwhelmed us?
Just as social media competes for individuals’ attention, so do global crises.
28 January 2024, 13:26 PM
Don’t the poor have a right to privacy?
By replicating existing frameworks, the draft Personal Data Protection Act misses out on critical local nuances.
28 January 2024, 02:00 AM
White feminism and the 'Barbie' Oscar snub rant
The new cycle of rage frankly shows how White feminism has gone haywire.
28 January 2024, 01:00 AM
How climate agreements and trade measures go together
We should direct our energies towards negotiating agreements that can achieve progress in narrow, but crucial, economic sectors.
28 January 2024, 00:01 AM
ICJ interim ruling on Israel’s war on Gaza: Unsurprisingly disappointing
Still, it has the potential to force the much-needed ceasefire by creating sufficient pressure on Israel's key allies.
27 January 2024, 14:00 PM
How ethics can make or break a company
In the quest for profitability and market dominance, ethical considerations often find themselves caught in the midst of hope and despair.
27 January 2024, 03:00 AM
Our energy plan is full of pitfalls
Why are we relying so much on foreign entities and resources to meet our energy needs?
26 January 2024, 13:32 PM
Death, destruction, and misery mean nothing to the merchants of war
How many more deaths will satisfy the war merchants’ thirst for profit?
26 January 2024, 04:00 AM