From public recording to public humiliation: Where do we draw the line?
5 October 2026
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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
World Teachers' Day / Teaching needs pedagogical skills, not just subject knowledge
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
5 October 2026
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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
Abantika: A victim of institutional neglect
The universities also didn't organise any awareness activities regarding where and how to file complaints.
19 March 2024
What to make of Petrobangla’s new oil and gas exploration tender?
The international tender for shallow and deep sea oil and gas exploration sparks some questions regarding its potential success in attracting offshore oil and gas exploration
19 March 2024
Indian democracy’s moment of truth
Once admired for its commitment to pluralism, India no longer stands out as a model democracy.
18 March 2024
Reduce, reuse, recycle… and then what?
The reality is that recycling alone cannot combat the environmental impact of plastic waste.
18 March 2024
Are schools up to the task?
What can schools and the education system do to help the next generation grow up with a moral compass?
17 March 2024
Inadequacy in law doesn't justify enforced disappearances
Bangladesh has once again denied any instances of enforced disappearance, despite facing harsh criticism from human rights activists and calls from leading Western democracies to investigate alleged cases.
17 March 2024
Unlocking the potential of health corners for a healthier future
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare of Bangladesh has offered a commendable solution to address the challenges faced by the adolescent population.
17 March 2024
Ten years delay in oil-gas exploration a testament to short-sightedness and ineptitude
Bangladesh’s gas cannot be exported—this must be a properly documented red-line condition.
17 March 2024
Becoming Bangabandhu
Can there be any greater recognition for a leader, than to be conferred with the title of your people's friend?
16 March 2024
Climate monitoring and AI: The Copernicus Project
The Copernicus Report is another reminder for global leaders about the global warming trajectory that we are on now.
16 March 2024
The rise of the Ambani brand
With great wealth, should there not be great scrutiny and accountability?
16 March 2024
We need smart policymaking, not smart blame games in the energy sector
The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.
16 March 2024
Hold on, let's talk about price hikes
Consumers hardly feel any sympathy for the downsizing that they have to experience due to price hikes. And all we get is haughtiness all around.
15 March 2024
'The US still cares deeply about democracy'
US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh
15 March 2024
Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?
It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.
15 March 2024
There is so much more to the RTI Act
Clearly, most citizens are unaware of the tremendous bounties the RTI Act has to offer
15 March 2024
Ship hijacking reveals Bangladesh’s maritime vulnerabilities
The hijacking incident brings to light a crucial aspect of Bangladesh's dependence on the sea: the absolute need to prioritise global maritime security.
14 March 2024
A speech to stir 75 million souls
Bangabandhu took the stage, and instantly everyone in every corner sat (or stood) transfixed, hanging on every word.
14 March 2024
Climate crisis and Bangladesh's toxic tangle with arsenic
The origins of this crisis trace back to the 1970s when deep tube wells were drilled to combat infant mortality from waterborne diseases.
14 March 2024
Navigating the gig labyrinth
Bangladesh boasts an estimated 650,000 active online freelancers, the second-highest number in South Asia.
14 March 2024