Conflicts over fossil fuel overshadowed COP28

We seem to be regressing instead of progressing to tackle the problem head on.
17 December 2023, 03:00 AM

‘NRCC has been kept weak on purpose’

Rivers around cities and industrial zones are extremely polluted.
16 December 2023, 20:42 PM

The facade of a competitive election

The ruling Awami League is desperately trying to showcase the polls as inclusive and competitive.
16 December 2023, 13:00 PM

Bangladesh's journey beyond Cold War realpolitik

Today marks the first Victory Day of Bangladesh being celebrated without the existence of Henry Kissinger
16 December 2023, 02:00 AM

The unfinished struggle for a democratic, egalitarian state

We don’t worry about freeing everyone anymore; we only think of ourselves.
16 December 2023, 01:21 AM

New directions for human development in Bangladesh

With Asia emerging as a dominant economic force, Bangladesh stands at a critical juncture.
15 December 2023, 14:00 PM

How to keep transnational companies accountable

Millions of people live in great poverty and starvation due to pandemics, wars, and climate disasters. Nonetheless, a tiny number of billionaires who control and manage most TNCs continue to amass unheard-of sums of money.
15 December 2023, 08:00 AM

Our Information Commission has mettle after all

In the last few months, we have received some very encouraging feedback from users of the RTI law about the Information Commission's work.
15 December 2023, 03:00 AM

Bancassurance for financial inclusivity

The government's move to approve bancassurance is an opportunity to make insurance more accessible, trustworthy, and understandable.
15 December 2023, 02:35 AM

Will the political deadlock discourage first-time voters?

Another election is in the offing, and even though I want to feel excited again, I simply cannot.
15 December 2023, 01:00 AM

Is there a Left left in Bangladesh?

The left's agenda is global, not just national.
15 December 2023, 00:00 AM

How we assess education matters

The competition aspect of educational assessment is meant for students to be ranked against their own prior achievement, not against their classmates.
14 December 2023, 04:00 AM

What’s holding the world back from recognising the 1971 genocide?

The 1971 genocide in Bangladesh is also called the “forgotten genocide”
14 December 2023, 02:00 AM

Relevance of Munier Choudhury’s thoughts on theatre

The relevance of Munier’s work today is owing to how he related with his language, Bangla.
14 December 2023, 01:00 AM

Strengthening our blue economy

While thinking of a sea-based economy, we must think of “Blue Justice” and “Blue Equity” to ensure people's rights over coasts, seas, and the resources therein.
13 December 2023, 14:00 PM

Forever a restless civil servant

He seemed to shine whenever handling a crisis.
13 December 2023, 04:00 AM

Israel's endgame in Gaza is complete depopulation

if Israel’s target is Hamas resistance fighters, then why is it punishing the civilians in Gaza, and forcing them further towards the sea?
13 December 2023, 03:00 AM

How to make dissenters out of citizens

Awami League has always found justification in the Nietzschean theory of cultivating or “inventing” enemies
13 December 2023, 02:00 AM

What do they want from Bangladesh?

Instead of better governance and practices yielding better returns, most US companies emphasise 'value' over 'values.'
13 December 2023, 01:00 AM

Unpacking the geopolitical playbook as the junta collapses in Myanmar

There is no doubt that neighbouring countries will have to bear the heaviest burden of the crisis.
12 December 2023, 02:00 AM