Why does Bangladesh keep starting from scratch in policymaking?
13 October 2026
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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction / We must prepare for disasters before they strike
13 October 2026
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Views
‘ACC must be freed from political and bureaucratic influence’
13 October 2026
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Interviews
Stop attacks on campus journalists and ensure accountability
13 October 2026
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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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Views
New NCT deal must deliver measurable gains for Bangladesh
11 October 2026
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A gripping portrayal of one of Greek mythology’s most strong-willed women
We witness her ferocities that are little associated with the common understanding of a “just” ruler. We see her as a loving mother, while also finding the fallibilities of motherhood flawlessly seamed into the storytelling.
12 May 2023
Messi’s 'transfer' and the speculation machine
Lionel Messi’s future destination may be making headlines all around the globe, but the latest transfer saga in the world of football has followed the same half-baked pattern of transfer sagas in the past.
12 May 2023
The passing of a self-professed accidental economist
That legacy has produced a bevy of outstanding economists over the past three decades. He lived a full life, steering through extraordinary times while leaving a chequered professional career behind. Yet, he once professed he was only an economist by accident.
12 May 2023
A new frontier for regional cooperation
This confluence of two mighty oceans connected by the Straits of Malacca has become the most happening region in the world in the 21st century.
12 May 2023
The Zahangir model of navigating elections
Zahangir’s mother, who has never been in politics, is contesting for the mayoral post.
11 May 2023
Forget the coronation, let’s talk about colonialism
Will the new king finally apologise for the atrocities committed in the name of the crown?
11 May 2023
No respite from the slow-motion US-China collision
The run-up to the US presidential election, together with China’s suspicion that the US is trying to contain its economic growth, will impede efforts to build trust and de-escalate tensions between the two countries.
11 May 2023
The Bay of Bengal and Bangladesh in the Indo-Pacific region
The Bay of Bengal countries have the potential to form a cohesive community that fosters economic cooperation, promotes peaceful connectivity, and addresses common challenges, charting a path towards prosperity and security for the region and beyond.
11 May 2023
Is an election like the UK's possible in Bangladesh?
Promising elections similar to the UK is hardly enough to allay the concerns about the future of our democracy.
11 May 2023
When BookTok amplifies diversity, who controls the narrative?
When certain types of books are consistently marketed and sold more than others, it can result in a lack of diversity in the types of stories and perspectives that are being shared
11 May 2023
Bangladesh doesn’t need new pilot projects to tackle climate change
Bangladesh has all the data needed to take the programmatic approach to tackle climate change.
10 May 2023
Imran’s arrest is all about fear and intimidation
It appears that the current government might seek to remove Imran Khan from the political scene.
10 May 2023
Removing Imran Khan from the picture solves nothing
The breakout of fresh hostilities between the PTI and the state means any hopes of a negotiated breakthrough in the ongoing political stalemate can be put to rest.
10 May 2023
Cox’s Bazar: Buried in waste
Cox’s Bazar is already ecologically vulnerable, especially in the aftermath of the clearing of more than 8,000 acers of reserved forest land to accommodate and provide for the Rohingya refugees.
10 May 2023
What’s our priority in the Indo-Pacific Outlook?
A primary analysis of the outlook confirms the various speculations that Bangladesh would not be tilting West and would remain adamant about its foreign policy ideal of non-alignment.
9 May 2023
Displacement, Triple Nexus, and sustainable peace
Competition between the host and refugee communities over scarce resources breeds resentment.
9 May 2023
Can Bangladesh become a regional industrial hub with Japan’s help?
Japan has critical interest in the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Bangladesh, given that around 80 percent of its total trade volume passes through the ocean.
9 May 2023
Building Europe as a strong global partner
Every May 9, Europe Day is celebrated around the world.
9 May 2023
Is a policy directive enough to stop school bullying?
This isn't the first time that regulations and directives have been issued by education authorities regarding bullying. The question is if and how the new directive can make a difference.
8 May 2023
How to curb thalassemia in Bangladesh
Many thalassemia patients are transfusion-dependent for life, starting from the age of six months.
8 May 2023