Taxing microsavings risks undermining financial inclusion of the poor
12 October 2026
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Can sand-filling help coastal households adapt to salinity?
12 October 2026
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How much longer must we wait for press freedom?
12 October 2026
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Modernise flood damage assessments to protect haor farmers
12 October 2026
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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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We should ratify the high seas treaty
Situated in a region with extensive maritime boundaries and diverse marine ecosystems, Bangladesh stands to gain immense benefits from this agreement. By becoming a party to the treaty, the country can play a pivotal role in global efforts to address critical challenges such as overfishing, marine biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation in areas beyond national jurisdictions.
20 August 2023
Can equitable security be ensured?
While a public pension scheme is crucial, discrepancies persist within the government's new pension framework.
19 August 2023
Period poverty: A silent crisis in Bangladesh
The silencing of dialogue on menstruation breeds myths, misinformation and stigma, perpetuating a vicious cycle of period poverty.
19 August 2023
'I blame misgovernance and mismanagement for high inflation'
Dr MM Akash, professor of economics at Dhaka University, explains what is driving the inflation up in Bangladesh.
19 August 2023
Thoughts upon spotting a red dot
As I stood before the bathroom mirror, I noticed a red laser spot. I instinctively turned around to look for a sniper. No one there. I chuckled and inspected the mirror.
19 August 2023
What’s happening in Niger is far from a typical coup
One in three lightbulbs in France is powered by the uranium from the field in Arlit, northern Niger.
18 August 2023
Japanese mother vs Bangladeshi father: Key takeaways
Bangladesh's good reputation was marred due to the legal process and father’s use of social media to stir up support for his case.
18 August 2023
What the egg is happening?
Why are we not increasing food production at home and being less dependent on imports?
18 August 2023
Is Bangladesh at a triple crossroad?
Bangladesh has always battled and progressed through crises. But what future awaits us?
18 August 2023
Corporate corruption, greenwashing, and responsibility evasion
A look at the long-term harm of the McKinsey Syndrome on society.
17 August 2023
The real cost of de-dollarisation
The dollar’s uncontested reign is coming to an end, with far-reaching global economic consequences.
17 August 2023
Our efforts can save the fishing cat from extinction
It is crucial that the fishing cat be allowed to survive and thrive.
17 August 2023
Road safety, transport politics, and a curious policy U-turn
The latest policy rollover on unfit vehicles seems to be the result of our policymakers remembering that they have interests to protect.
17 August 2023
What do Dhaka and Bangkok have in common?
Unplanned transport infrastructure.
17 August 2023
China’s slowing growth, deflation, and support for private firms
China's proposed policy measures seem like a smart move.
16 August 2023
Is the Awami League worried?
It appears that the ruling party is courting all the powers that matter in Bangladeshi politics.
16 August 2023
While some buy citizenship, others can’t even afford eggs
Why have the price hikes not pushed regular citizens into action, fuelled by anger?
16 August 2023
In funding climate actions, we can be more creative
Leaders who attend COP28 will have to rise to the occasion with the sense of urgency that the climate change crisis requires today.
16 August 2023
Dengue situation shows why our health sector needs an overhaul
The authorities should investigate and identify what has brought this sector to its knees.
15 August 2023
An urgent call for environmentally sustainable computation
Our AI companions are water guzzlers
15 August 2023