How Dhaka can benefit from circular waste management

Adaptability and being aligned with the needs of the broader public can make the idea of circularity indefinitely relevant for Dhaka city.
30 July 2022, 13:45 PM

How long will we ignore what's happening in police custody?

Over the years, there has been rising concern about the 'systemic nature' of custodial torture and deaths in Bangladesh.
29 July 2022, 16:00 PM

The cooling conundrum

One of the first 'culprits' of energy leakage identified during the first week of the government’s austerity drive was air conditioners.
29 July 2022, 15:00 PM

The drama around Hero Alom exposes our culture of classism

Our classist sensibilities cannot handle a Hero Alom singing Tagore songs and getting attention for it.
29 July 2022, 14:00 PM

CEC hits the nail on the head, but the wrong nail

“Democracy will die if people don’t vote.” This is a very powerful statement from CEC Kazi Habibul Awal.
28 July 2022, 18:00 PM

What hurts the most? My ‘cultural’ sentiments, of course

I have been deeply, deeply affected by social media sensation Ashraful Hossen Alom’s (mostly known as Hero Alom) rendition of Amaro Porano Jaha Chay (lyrics by Rabindranath Tagore).
28 July 2022, 15:45 PM

Remaking the Universities in Bangladesh: The Case of Trash Journals

It is far too easy to explain away the crisis in Bangladeshi universities saying there’s a lack of money to fund research, books, laboratories and salary.
28 July 2022, 15:00 PM

The origin of the om: Ahmed Sofa’s aura

With the death of Ahmed Sofa on July 28, 2001, Bangladesh (or modern Bengal in historical perspective) lost not simply one of its most original thinkers; it also marked the passing of an age.
27 July 2022, 18:00 PM

‘We can’t afford any further depletion of our forex reserves’

Ahsan H Mansur of Policy Research Institute talks about Bangladesh’s current economic crisis with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star.
27 July 2022, 15:00 PM

The psychology of improper waste disposal in Dhaka

The root of the problem lies in human behaviour, especially people’s apathy towards dealing with waste.
27 July 2022, 14:00 PM

A holistic approach towards climate change and well-being

Several factors must be taken into consideration while developing a sustainable model for providing solutions to communities.
27 July 2022, 11:00 AM

(Not My) Home: Musings of a Reluctant Immigrant

Despite all her flaws, Dhaka is still the home that loves with reckless abandon
26 July 2022, 16:52 PM

No planning: The root cause of ills in Bangladesh's power sector

Until recently, load-shedding was something that people in Bangladesh had forgotten – at least in Dhaka.
26 July 2022, 15:00 PM

Time to pay more attention to climate displacement

We need to be taking the issue of human displacement due to climate change seriously.
26 July 2022, 14:00 PM

Labour Recruitment to Malaysia: Time to break the never-ending cycle

Both Bangladesh and Malaysia should remain resolute in promoting safe, fair, transparent and ethical recruitment, upholding the national laws and relevant international standards.
25 July 2022, 16:00 PM

ICJ ruling takes Rohingyas one step closer to justice

The Gambia’s case against Myanmar for the genocide of Rohingyas is now all set to be heard and judged by the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
25 July 2022, 15:00 PM

Dhaka has a waste management problem

. According to one study, about 5,000 tonnes of waste is being generated in Dhaka city every day.
25 July 2022, 14:00 PM

Is it possible to reduce tobacco use in Bangladesh?

Despite the widespread challenges and the tobacco industry’s interference, the government of Bangladesh has taken many steps to control tobacco use, and the prime minister has vowed to make the country tobacco-free by 2040. 
25 July 2022, 13:32 PM

20th Death Anniversary of Syed Ali Ahsan: Life and work of a great intellectual

As the vice-chancellor of three universities, professor in three other universities, chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), and an education minister, Syed Ali Ahsan influenced his contemporaries with his unparalleled speech and writings.
24 July 2022, 18:00 PM

Recognising a crisis and responding to it effectively

Soaring oil and commodity prices have hit Bangladesh’s foreign exchange reserves significantly.
24 July 2022, 15:00 PM