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Advance tax on retailers: A smart reform or a burden on businesses?
25 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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A bigger ADP, but can Bangladesh make it work?
24 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s digital future can’t be built without addressing women’s fear
24 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Amid water-sharing uncertainty, rainwater harvesting deserves greater focus
25 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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FY2026-27 budget targets: A bridge too far?
25 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Why Keir Starmer's fall should surprise no one
25 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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Public universities are still rationing women’s freedom
24 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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Does India have a hit list?
The attempted murder of Sikh separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US citizen, in New York City, allegedly at the behest of an Indian government official in New Delhi, has cast a shadow over India’s global image.
7 December 2023, 10:34 AM
A civility test between Israelis and Palestinians
As opposed to the negative and pejorative assumptions about Palestinians, Israelis are routinely described as civilised and democratic.
7 December 2023, 03:00 AM
To combat gender-based violence, do away with systemic bias
Gender inequality and violence as the outcome of a society are symptomatic of the ethos that shape policies, family structures and opportunities for men and women.
7 December 2023, 02:00 AM
Justice and finance at COP28
COP28 in Dubai highlights the pressing issues of climate justice and financing amid a worsening climate emergency.
7 December 2023, 01:00 AM
How the sand mafia is killing our rivers
Illegal and indiscriminate sand extraction from the rivers is increasing at an alarming rate, with the backing of ruling party politicians, causing massive erosion of riverbanks and destruction of rural settlements and farmlands.
6 December 2023, 13:00 PM
Healthcare in Dhaka: A story of resilience and community
Some ICU doctors in Dhaka act like their advice is beyond questioning. But don’t be discouraged.
6 December 2023, 12:00 PM
Expediency triumphs over principle in electoral politics
It appears that all of the ruling party’s efforts revolve around the next election, not considering longer-term ramifications for itself.
6 December 2023, 03:00 AM
We need to talk about climate migration
Being a deltaic low-lying plain with a long coast, Bangladesh is geographically susceptible to natural disaster.
6 December 2023, 02:00 AM
How the US is arming Israel's genocide in Gaza
US weapons, provided with visible enthusiasm to the Israeli occupation forces, are being used to commit war crimes and genocide in Gaza.
6 December 2023, 01:00 AM
The most pervasive human rights violation
Addressing the urgency in Bangladesh during the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence: a call for legal reforms, societal transformation, survivor-centric care, and support for women's organizations
6 December 2023, 00:00 AM
How will the Pannun 'murder plot' affect India-US relations?
The Biden administration appears to be isolating the murder plot.
5 December 2023, 02:00 AM
Issues our banking sector must address
As most of our economic sectors depend heavily on banks, it has created many problems for the banking sector and its depositors.
5 December 2023, 01:00 AM
Dying soil in need of care and justice
The relationship between soil and water plays a significant role in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.
5 December 2023, 00:00 AM
An open letter to the UNSC from Doctors Without Borders
A firsthand account of the crisis in Gaza, with an urgent plea to end Israeli siege and attacks
4 December 2023, 15:18 PM
Are we taking the risk of earthquakes seriously?
Experts say a powerful earthquake will destroy vast amounts of infrastructure in Bangladesh.
4 December 2023, 13:05 PM
Can we finally put the Loss and Damage Fund to use?
Although the proposal for the Loss and Damage Fund was adopted at COP27, the declaration to operationalise it came at COP28.
4 December 2023, 09:21 AM
The need for a clear research agenda
It goes beyond providing research funding and serves as a guiding framework, enabling the institutions to align research goals with broader national and global priorities.
4 December 2023, 03:00 AM
Placing dummies as alternatives disenfranchises voters
We are witnessing an engineered intra-party contest as most of the independents belong to the ruling party.
4 December 2023, 02:00 AM
One Hochemin Islam, our constitution, and ‘cisterhood’
The decision against bringing in Hochemin Islam was disproportionate to meeting the goal (that is, of ensuring her safety) sought to be achieved.
4 December 2023, 00:00 AM
Decoding the Ramganj earthquake: How vulnerable is Bangladesh?
Analysing the recent earthquake can provide valuable information about future threats.
3 December 2023, 15:00 PM