From public recording to public humiliation: Where do we draw the line?
4 HOUR(s)
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Views
World Teachers’ Day / Teachers must be the pivot of change in our education system
5 October 2026
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Views
Biman needs more than new aircraft to compete globally
5 October 2026
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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
10 HOUR(s)
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Views
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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Views
What teachers need beyond recognition
3 October 2026
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Opinion
Dhaka's toxic air: An invisible killer on the loose
Dhaka's air did not become unbreathable overnight, nor is there any instant solution to it.
18 May 2024
Will we finally take student suicides seriously?
This tragic phenomenon, though shocking each time, is unfortunately not new.
17 May 2024
Rediscovering self: A note to me
In life to give your 100 percent to any one of your relationships you have to lose more than what you gave to that person.
17 May 2024
Planning for Dhaka's new night
Dhaka should be readied for a nighttime culture that offers a potpourri of entertainment options to people.
17 May 2024
Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?
The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.
16 May 2024
Reimagining primary and compulsory education in Bangladesh
It is believed that education, in the midst of global advances and challenges, remains the critical vehicle of empowerment.
16 May 2024
Planting trees during heatwaves is not a good idea. Here's why
We should plant trees, but the right tree at the right time and place.
16 May 2024
Time for a cautious approach to managing Bangladesh's external debt
A key factor driving the rising debt-servicing obligations of Bangladesh originates from the country’s middle-income graduation.
16 May 2024
Right to information takes centre stage in Indian elections
The Indian Supreme Court's recent decision on electoral bonds underline the importance of citizens' role in exercising their right to information as watchdogs of good governance.
15 May 2024
The 20-20-20 rule and other digital detoxes
Digital stress typically stems from being bombarded with too much information or feeling obligated to be available 24/7, particularly sometimes for job-related tasks.
15 May 2024
Why the global dialogue on demographic diversity is critical
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).
15 May 2024
Fear and loathing surrounding India’s election
After the first phase of voting, Modi seems to have changed his campaign strategy, focusing more on firing up BJP's Hindu base.
15 May 2024
Regulating Dhaka traffic: Are ‘gate lock’ and speed caps all that it takes?
Unless things change on the street level, no rules or infrastructure can efficiently resolve Dhaka's traffic gridlock.
15 May 2024
Why study public policy and governance?
Studying public policy and governance is about making a meaningful difference in your life and the lives of others.
14 May 2024
Solar storm and aurora: A dazzling display of colourful lights
What causes an aurora? The root cause of an aurora is a solar storm, a dramatic blast of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun.
14 May 2024
Why settle for a Jashore without trees?
Development does not equate to ecological disaster. But disingenuity does.
14 May 2024
Time to strengthen the fight against dengue
Bangladesh has succeeded in eradicating several diseases in the past. Why not dengue?
14 May 2024
Implications of recent central bank policy measures
Due to lack of coordinated and coherent measures, inflation continues to rise, notwithstanding the abolition of the interest rate cap since July 2023.
14 May 2024
The hospital can't deny responsibility
Accountability remains an illusion when it comes to patients’ death from hospital mismanagement and medical negligence.
13 May 2024
Five strategies for garment exporters to navigate geopolitical risks
Bangladeshi garment makers can mitigate risk in an uncertain world with foresight, resilience, and agility.
13 May 2024