What lies behind the Jamaat chief's 'civil war' remark?
26 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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The real test of the education budget will be in the classroom
26 June 2026, 13:00 PM
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What's missing from the FY2026-27 climate budget
26 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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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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Sustainable tourism need not be an oxymoron
The tourism industry in Bangladesh always has to tread on a tightrope, balancing economic development and environmental preservation.
27 September 2023, 03:00 AM
Are feminists asking for 'too much'?
Just because things could always be worse doesn’t mean that the current issues are not worth fighting for.
27 September 2023, 02:00 AM
'US visa policy alone cannot ensure fair election'
The US position with respect to a fair election is somewhat a reflection of the aspirations of the Bangladeshi people.
27 September 2023, 01:00 AM
Why must Dhaka drown after heavy rain?
City authorities must take effective steps to end waterlogging in the capital city.
26 September 2023, 14:00 PM
Will Singapore or Hong Kong finance the South’s next transition?
The global financial system is in a real bind.
26 September 2023, 12:03 PM
What’s Real, really?
In spite of the Real remaining intensely vulnerable to propaganda and the power of the state, a Lie will never replace the Truth.
26 September 2023, 04:51 AM
Legal amendments will help universities thrive
Faculty members from within the university should be included in the trustee board to ensure a fairer share of governance.
26 September 2023, 04:00 AM
Who is winning the Beijing-Washington tech war?
One crucial aim of the Washington-led tech war is preventing Beijing from making advanced chips by blocking technology from the West
26 September 2023, 02:00 AM
Why Bangladesh failed to contain inflation while others succeeded
While many other countries have managed to reduce inflationary pressure by adopting monetary policy tools, Bangladeshi policymakers have shied away from doing the same.
25 September 2023, 14:00 PM
Down on the Biden economy
Why do voters give Biden’s economy a lousy 36 percent approval rating?
25 September 2023, 05:00 AM
Our banking sector, where no rules apply for vested quarters
In the banking sector of Bangladesh, exemptions from rules and regulations for powerful loan defaulters seem to be the default rules.
25 September 2023, 03:00 AM
Why aren’t we doing enough to fix electric wires?
The tragedy in Mirpur is a heartbreaking reminder of the pressing need to address this issue urgently.
24 September 2023, 17:15 PM
What's at stake with a politicised bureaucracy
The EC needs assistance from all stakeholders to hold a free and fair election come January.
24 September 2023, 14:00 PM
Lacking moral capital to overcome climate paralysis
Amidst what the UN chief dubs “an era of global boiling,” we stand at the abyss of a paradigm cataclysm, yet remain paralysed in our actions.
24 September 2023, 09:30 AM
A youth forced to censor their thoughts
It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
24 September 2023, 03:00 AM
A riverine country with dying rivers
Have we led ourselves to inevitable doom?
24 September 2023, 02:00 AM
The role of Bangladeshi universities in the era of AI
How many jobs will disappear in a country depends on the industry, type of work, and pace of AI development.
24 September 2023, 00:00 AM
Why is the EU pulling out of observing our election?
The government’s pledge for a free and fair election is no longer satisfying our international partners.
23 September 2023, 14:00 PM
Lead pollution: A silent epidemic threatens Bangladesh
The consequences of lead pollution may not always be visible, but they are undeniable.
23 September 2023, 06:00 AM
The many tactics of climate change deniers
So what can be done to counter the cock and bull stories of this breed of climate change deniers?
23 September 2023, 03:00 AM