How much longer must we wait for press freedom?
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Strengthening consumer protection must go beyond mobile court raids
11 October 2026
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New NCT deal must deliver measurable gains for Bangladesh
11 October 2026
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Tea workers deserve a say in reforms to their industry
11 October 2026
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International Day of the Girl Child / Valuing daughters means sharing the responsibility of care
11 October 2026
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Beware machines that always take our side
11 October 2026
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World Mental Health Day / We must prevent overreliance on AI chatbots for emotional support
10 October 2026
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World Mental Health Day / Who listens when mental health struggles disrupt daily life?
10 October 2026
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The real solution to our garbage problem lies in governance
10 October 2026
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Garment sector sets worst example among industries
The R&D allocation is too meagre for an economy like Bangladesh
12 November 2023
The origins of the Palestinian keffiyeh and how it came to symbolise resistance
Palestinian freedom fighters and activists for Palestinian freedom the world over can often be seen adorning a distinct black and white headscarf. The keffiyeh, as it's called in Arabic, has been around for centuries.
12 November 2023
Why should RMG workers toil to live below the poverty line?
How acceptable is this minimum wage of Tk 12,500?
12 November 2023
Election Commission's burden of a looming non-inclusive election
Has the EC played its due role? Or have its actions—or rather inactions—contributed to the current political crisis?
12 November 2023
The environmental movement has lost a valiant advocate
For me, Saleem was an activist friend, a mentor, and a fellow traveller
12 November 2023
Ethics, happiness, and mental health for education
When a student is in a place of despair, on the brink of taking their own life, what does one do as a teacher?
12 November 2023
Unmasking the cinematic charade of ‘Jawan’
Jawan weaves a modern-day Robin Hood tale, generously padded with clichés that would give any avid moviegoer déjà vu moments aplenty.
11 November 2023
What does the mass arrest of BNP leaders, activists signify?
Civil society members share their views regarding the political turmoil ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.
11 November 2023
Who will save the planet? Certainly not its killers.
Issues centring ecological protection are inherently political, but in this dying earth, these are repeatedly depoliticised.
11 November 2023
Skipping the Coke Studio Bangla concert amidst Gaza Crisis
Coca-Cola’s involvement has sparked a conversation about today’s Coke Studio Bangla concert. An ethical question has emerged in this discourse: should one attend the concert?
10 November 2023
Where our national cricket teams stand
Bangladesh has had what can be said to be their worst World Cup campaign as of yet.
10 November 2023
Dialogue or mere formality?
How practical or efficient was it to attempt dialogue with 20 political parties at once?
10 November 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Towards a 'free and fair' election, indeed
What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.
9 November 2023
Ode to a climate action maestro
Saleemul Huq was not only a visionary, he was an exceptional man who could show respect, care, and kindness to every individual he met.
9 November 2023
You can’t quell workers’ hunger by opening fire on them
Rather than assuage the workers by announcing a respectable wage, the wage board has essentially fuelled workers’ outrage and made a mockery of the wage negotiation process
9 November 2023
How is Dhaka’s metro rail doing so far?
For future metro projects, a performance evaluation of the MRT-6 should be conducted.
9 November 2023
Suppressing freedom of expression will not change Palestine’s truth
The world is witnessing the Gaza genocide in real time despite Israel causing blackouts
9 November 2023
Can the EU visit tip the scales for workers' dignity?
The timing of the visit, amidst labour unrest and pre-election volatility, is particularly significant.
9 November 2023
Who are these nameless, faceless arsonists?
These attacks are at once a political issue, a law enforcement issue, and a human rights issue.
9 November 2023
Politics of Fire
Let the truth be known: no one has any idea what’s going to happen to Bangladeshi politics.
8 November 2023