Biman needs more than new aircraft to compete globally
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Opinion
Paperless by December? Chattogram port must get the transition right
4 October 2026
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Opinion
Feminism isn’t what we consume, it’s what we practise and fight for
1 HOUR(s)
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Development cannot come at the cost of human lives
4 October 2026
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Views
How long can farmers keep producing as costs keep rising?
4 October 2026
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Views
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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Opinion
Seeking justice should not become a burden for abuse survivors
3 October 2026
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Opinion
Is it enough to just have female heads of state?
We have seen that women who are able to helm a country are often able to do so through their associations with powerful men.
8 June 2024
World Ocean Day: How MSP can help us navigate the blue frontier
Cradled by the Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh boasts a maritime area almost as vast as its terrestrial territory.
8 June 2024
Our love-hate relationship with university rankings
A prestigious ranking system naming Dhaka University as the top university in Bangladesh makes us revisit that love-hate stance.
8 June 2024
A rebirth of the quota reform movement?
Court ruling in favour of reinstating quotas in public jobs may reignite protests
7 June 2024
A wrong signal is being sent by offering tax amnesty
Bank defaulters or tax evaders receive a number of amnesty and benefits for whitening black money.
7 June 2024
FY25 budget reaction: The direction of the budget is correct
The fundamental challenge facing policymakers in implementing a contractionary budget will be patience
7 June 2024
The only budget I care about is one that reduces my bills
Budget day is turning into our very own Groundhog Day.
7 June 2024
Column by Mahfuz Anam: The majesty of ‘public will’
India's election proved once again that, if allowed free expression, public will always strengthens democracy.
7 June 2024
What’s in the new budget?
The FY 2024-25 budget falls short of assessing the depth of the economically challenging time.
6 June 2024
FY25 budget reaction: Invest more in the new curriculum
Increasing the allocation for education and health remains vital.
6 June 2024
Don’t shrink social safety net even during austerity
No matter how tight the budget is, the social safety net sector has to be given its due importance.
6 June 2024
What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?
However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
6 June 2024
For real growth, invest more into education and health
Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare
6 June 2024
Whitening black money, raising taxes won’t fix our economic ails
These measures are a slap in the face of honest taxpayers who diligently pay taxes on their legitimate income every year.
5 June 2024
The environment is in peril. Act now.
Our actions to protect the environment should not be confined to just one day.
5 June 2024
Social registry will not solve the selection challenge in social welfare
Social Registry is not compatible to Bangladesh’s life cycle based system.
5 June 2024
When law enables environmental damage
Bangladesh has more than 200 environmental protection laws. Yet, our environment and natural resources continue to see unprecedented degradation.
5 June 2024
Changing trade policy directions is imperative now
The forthcoming FY2024-25 national budget must show that we mean business.
5 June 2024
Forests in Bangladesh are disappearing when we need them most
The rate of deforestation in Bangladesh is almost double the global average due to land use change and human activities.
5 June 2024
How to prevent another chemical tragedy from happening
Green chemistry scrutinises molecules for potential hazards to safeguard humans, plants, and the environment.
4 June 2024