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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Muzharul Islam: A ‘vastukalabid’ for modern Bengal
Described as the doyen of Bangladesh’s architecture, Muzharul Islam introduced modernism in the country as well as the highest ideals of the craft.
25 December 2023, 11:30 AM
Can we build a more powerful space telescope?
Exploring the cosmos: from ground-based telescopes to revolutionary space observatories
25 December 2023, 04:00 AM
Message to the West on Christmas: Remember humanity
Had Jesus Christ been in Palestine today and seen the remnants of humanity lying under the rubble in Gaza, he would have mourned and wept.
25 December 2023, 02:00 AM
Will Trump be on the ballot?
His role in starting an insurrection complicates the situation.
24 December 2023, 15:00 PM
How do we describe the upcoming election?
With the national election still two weeks away, many national and international observers have already termed it as a farce or “staged election.”
24 December 2023, 13:00 PM
Unveiling the silent crisis of men's mental health issues
A matter often swept under the rug due to societal norms and stigmatisation, men's mental health remains a topic unspoken.
24 December 2023, 10:54 AM
Why do other parties need AL’s concessions to win election?
Why can't candidates of Jatiya Party, JSD and Workers Party win the election if the Awami League does not give up the competition for them?
24 December 2023, 10:41 AM
Reducing methane emissions in our agriculture
It has been known for decades that submerged paddy-growing fields are a major source of methane gas.
24 December 2023, 03:00 AM
A Potemkin election in Bangladesh?
An election without any competition will not be acceptable at home or abroad.
24 December 2023, 02:16 AM
Talk about period poverty to eliminate it
Period poverty is the lack of access to sanitary products due to financial as well as knowledge constraints.
24 December 2023, 01:00 AM
When the ruling party does the opposition's work
It is the EC’s role to ensure a congenial atmosphere for people to cast their votes freely.
23 December 2023, 02:00 AM
The perils of our English education
The problem of students underperforming in English is perennial.
22 December 2023, 14:00 PM
Turn candidates' halafnama into amalnama
It is heartening to see that the media has been preparing statements based on the information in affidavits submitted by the candidates who are running for parliament.
22 December 2023, 03:00 AM
How did rickshaws become our heritage?
When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?
22 December 2023, 02:10 AM
Of the AL, for the AL, and by the AL
AL-nominated and AL independent candidates will have enough AL supporters to represent a decent voter turnout.
22 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Are we stealing youth from the young?
Are we hiding society’s structural failures by using the young as a shield?
22 December 2023, 00:30 AM
COP28 outcome: The road (not taken) towards a fossil-free future
Although a major COP28 outcome, the agreement to transition away from fossil fuels bears weak language and does not invoke much confidence.
21 December 2023, 02:00 AM
Gender and/or sexuality: A wild card in the health sector
Unraveling health disparities through HPV vaccination and global perspectives
21 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Why the Rohingya seek hope across high seas
The decision to make this treacherous journey is driven by the numerous challenges we face in refugee camps.
21 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Youth depression is a symptom of broader societal malaise
The youth, usually part of families, find themselves disproportionately affected by the rising tide of depression.
20 December 2023, 02:00 AM