Advance tax on retailers: A smart reform or a burden on businesses?
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A bigger ADP, but can Bangladesh make it work?
24 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s digital future can’t be built without addressing women’s fear
24 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Amid water-sharing uncertainty, rainwater harvesting deserves greater focus
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Why Keir Starmer's fall should surprise no one
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Public universities are still rationing women’s freedom
24 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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Starmer’s resignation signals constraint, not virtue
24 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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Don’t leave Kaiputras behind in the name of development
22 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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77 years of Awami League: From people’s vanguard to an autocratic machine
23 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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EVs make economic sense for us, so why is adoption still slow?
23 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Indian democracy’s moment of truth
Once admired for its commitment to pluralism, India no longer stands out as a model democracy.
18 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Reduce, reuse, recycle… and then what?
The reality is that recycling alone cannot combat the environmental impact of plastic waste.
18 March 2024, 02:00 AM
Are schools up to the task?
What can schools and the education system do to help the next generation grow up with a moral compass?
17 March 2024, 16:00 PM
Inadequacy in law doesn't justify enforced disappearances
Bangladesh has once again denied any instances of enforced disappearance, despite facing harsh criticism from human rights activists and calls from leading Western democracies to investigate alleged cases.
17 March 2024, 13:00 PM
Unlocking the potential of health corners for a healthier future
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh has offered a commendable solution to address the challenges faced by the adolescent population.
17 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Ten years delay in oil-gas exploration a testament to short-sightedness and ineptitude
Bangladesh’s gas cannot be exported—this must be a properly documented red-line condition.
17 March 2024, 02:00 AM
Becoming Bangabandhu
Can there be any greater recognition for a leader, than to be conferred with the title of your people's friend?
16 March 2024, 16:00 PM
Climate monitoring and AI: The Copernicus Project
The Copernicus Report is another reminder for global leaders about the global warming trajectory that we are on now.
16 March 2024, 13:00 PM
The rise of the Ambani brand
With great wealth, should there not be great scrutiny and accountability?
16 March 2024, 03:00 AM
We need smart policymaking, not smart blame games in the energy sector
The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.
16 March 2024, 02:02 AM
Hold on, let's talk about price hikes
Consumers hardly feel any sympathy for the downsizing that they have to experience due to price hikes. And all we get is haughtiness all around.
15 March 2024, 13:31 PM
'The US still cares deeply about democracy'
US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh
15 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?
It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.
15 March 2024, 02:00 AM
There is so much more to the RTI Act
Clearly, most citizens are unaware of the tremendous bounties the RTI Act has to offer
15 March 2024, 01:00 AM
Ship hijacking reveals Bangladesh’s maritime vulnerabilities
The hijacking incident brings to light a crucial aspect of Bangladesh's dependence on the sea: the absolute need to prioritise global maritime security.
14 March 2024, 13:00 PM
A speech to stir 75 million souls
Bangabandhu took the stage, and instantly everyone in every corner sat (or stood) transfixed, hanging on every word.
14 March 2024, 06:00 AM
Climate crisis and Bangladesh's toxic tangle with arsenic
The origins of this crisis trace back to the 1970s when deep tube wells were drilled to combat infant mortality from waterborne diseases.
14 March 2024, 04:00 AM
Navigating the gig labyrinth
Bangladesh boasts an estimated 650,000 active online freelancers, the second-highest number in South Asia.
14 March 2024, 02:00 AM
You don’t have to be a Muslim to feel for the Palestinians
It is heartening to note that many large demonstrations held in Western capitals and major cities were participated in by people of all religions.
13 March 2024, 16:00 PM
Hamilton to Ferrari: The last dance to cement a lasting legacy
Formula 1 will see significant ripples due to the move.
13 March 2024, 14:00 PM