Biman needs more than new aircraft to compete globally
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Paperless by December? Chattogram port must get the transition right
4 October 2026
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Development cannot come at the cost of human lives
4 October 2026
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How long can farmers keep producing as costs keep rising?
4 October 2026
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Rare wildlife found in Inani puts our conservation efforts to the test
4 October 2026
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What teachers need beyond recognition
3 October 2026
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Seeking justice should not become a burden for abuse survivors
3 October 2026
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To end learning poverty, we must embrace global assessments
3 October 2026
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Is there a problem with the world of cricket?
Normalising pitches that are more bowler-friendly and being more welcoming to different cricket teams can build a more exciting future for the sport.
16 June 2024
Benazir's corruption and the crisis of accountability
Benazir's case shows that top police and Rab officials can abuse power for personal gains without any accountability.
16 June 2024
Disinformation is a destabilising force for the capital market
An article on an Indian news platform boldly stated on May 14 that hackers from their own country were likely responsible for the hacking of billions of dollars from the Bangladesh Bank reserves this month.
16 June 2024
Understanding the person and the parent
While I was diagnosing myself and the society out there, I saw my father.
15 June 2024
Things that go bump and moo in the night
Horror stories do not come any scarier than a bull gone loose.
15 June 2024
Ensure fair treatment of garment workers during Eid
Garment workers' bonuses and payments are either not paid on time or not at the proper rate.
15 June 2024
RTI kept alive by rural, semi-urban citizens
In Bangladesh, those at the grassroots level with little knowledge about the intricacies of governance have found the RTI law useful and convenient.
15 June 2024
P for Private, P for PhD
The UGC's decision to allow private universities to offer PhD programmes is a timely move.
15 June 2024
Biman’s frustrating legacy of misadventures
That Biman is a highly corrupt institution that thrives on shameless plundering of public money is no secret.
15 June 2024
Cow running amok in a shopping mall: It’s not a ‘moo’ point
Animals in Bangladesh are losing their homes because people are taking over their spaces.
14 June 2024
Want to tackle the urban heatwave-dengue-flooding saga? Restore urban ecosystems
Even an hour-long rain generates flooding and waterlogging in many areas.
14 June 2024
What does the new budget imply for menstrual health?
Dirty toilets, too much crowd, inadequate space, lack of privacy, and lack of water and soap in the toilets were cited as the top reasons for menstruating girls missing schools.
14 June 2024
Is it possible to escape from the seduction of smartphones?
The bug of relentless connectivity to some world or the other has infected us, and there seems to be no cure.
14 June 2024
What does poverty research in Bangladesh require?
In-depth poverty research in Bangladesh requires understanding the structural factors behind poverty.
13 June 2024
Europe must fight the far-right surge
Far-right populist parties performed exceptionally well in the European Parliament elections, finishing first in France, Italy, and three other countries.
13 June 2024
Don't children have the right to privacy?
At the registration desk of a private hospital in Dhaka, an employee loudly asked for personal information.
13 June 2024
We need humility, not hubris, to turn the economy around
While a privileged minority, sitting in their high castles, continue to enjoy a larger and larger share of the fruits of “development,” it is becoming obvious that the vast majority are increasingly struggling.
13 June 2024
We need to act on AI now, not have an act for it
There is a good reason why the government has decided to use AI as the fulcrum to realise the goal of Smart Bangladesh.
13 June 2024
Student protests can challenge the status quo
The frequency of student protests worldwide indicates the possibility of forming a more egalitarian society.
12 June 2024
Ending child labour needs decisive interventions
Despite government initiatives, child labour is still a common practice especially in the rural region of Bangladesh.
12 June 2024