Israel-Iran: Hell on earth

The US’ need for a highly measured, or even lack of response from Israel cannot be overstated. 
17 April 2024

The art of sharing on social media

Cultivating a security mindset is not optional, but essential when one is sharing sensitive information on social media.
16 April 2024

Arrest and imprisonment of journalist over RTI request is ominous

The eruption of hostility surrounding the submission of a simple RTI request to a public official was uncalled for
16 April 2024

Chaitra Sankranti: How do we detox our social body?

Gang culture, partisan politics, and hapless youth cannot be part of the algorithm needed for a Smart Bangladesh.
16 April 2024

Iran’s attacks on Israel: Bark, not bite

If Iran had truly intended to cause serious damage, then it would have done so.
15 April 2024

The way ahead for Bangladesh-Australia trade relations

Given Bangladesh's emergence as a middle-income economy in the Indian Ocean region, Australia is interested in strengthening economic ties with the country. 
15 April 2024

Getting the price right for telecom consumers

In a price-sensitive market like Bangladesh, the price of telecom services quite often makes the headlines
15 April 2024

Can tech giants solve climate change and social inequality?

The Great Tech story implies that the world will see a smaller group of winners who bigger clout than the rest.
14 April 2024

The mystery of Pahela Baishakh and the Bengali calendar

A blend of astronomy, history, and culture
14 April 2024

Trees are Dhaka’s saviours

Things seem dire as people brace for the imminent fight against heat waves and air pollution.
13 April 2024

Race and religion…in ‘Barbie’

Barbie and Ken are secular, but Seeta and Ali religious
12 April 2024

Monetary scams and romantic ones

The stressors regularly spewed out by the digital ecosystem can take a serious toll on one’s health and wellbeing.
11 April 2024

An empty Dhaka on Eid and the questions we should ask

Before we daydream of a Dhaka with Eid levels of population density across the year, let us stop to consider why so many people live in Dhaka.
11 April 2024

No barbarism without poetry

If our world is becoming full of poets and executioners, we need more judges and thinkers to counter the new tendency.
10 April 2024

Why does a six-day holiday feel too good to be true?

This is apparently the longest holiday that journalists have ever gotten in the history of Bangladesh’s newspaper industry.
10 April 2024

Bangladesh's digital footprint in the age of social media saturation

In this era of technological advancement, Bangladesh is facing challenges in adapting to the digital landscape.
9 April 2024

Lessons to learn from Bangladeshi teen’s death in New York

In remembering Win Rozario, it’s vital to reflect on the broader implications of his death and the countless similar tragedies.
9 April 2024

Is our research supporting our policymaking?

The core purpose of academic research and publications can’t be appointing and promoting university teachers, or getting into university rankings.
9 April 2024

Bangladesh’s amazing growth: A potential catalyst for increased investment

The resilience of Bangladeshi hearts and minds have led us to the next step.
9 April 2024

Time for fashion brands, retailers to rethink green strategies

Over the past two or three years, we have seen a huge backlash against sustainability marketing in the West.
8 April 2024