What happens when reform is managed, not delivered
26 January 2026, 00:38 AM
A Closer Look
How to fix digital public service delivery in Bangladesh
26 January 2026, 00:45 AM
Views
Political satire / Men to the rescue: A modest proposal for women’s political relief
26 January 2026, 00:50 AM
THE SOUND AND THE FURY
International day of clean energy / How energy insecurity and climate vulnerability converge in Bangladesh
26 January 2026, 01:01 AM
Views
Greenland and the return of empire politics
25 January 2026, 02:45 AM
Why the interim government’s ‘Yes’ vote advocacy is legitimate
25 January 2026, 02:41 AM
Fair pay cannot be left to corporate 'goodwill'
25 January 2026, 02:37 AM
Opinion
Why Chattogram port needs a coherent land-use strategy
25 January 2026, 02:34 AM
Chronicle of a consensus foretold: Is Bangladesh's most vital vote the one nobody is debating?
24 January 2026, 04:11 AM
Opinion
Bangladesh needs a national RSV vaccination strategy
24 January 2026, 04:34 AM
What we expect from a people-centric health budget
We must strongly advocate for a people-centric health budget.
1 June 2025, 06:00 AM
The case for a prompt election in Bangladesh
There is an urgent need for an announcement on a deadline for the election.
1 June 2025, 05:00 AM
How is the NCP's 'new political settlement' faring?
By invoking the idea of a new political settlement, the NCP has generated high expectations.
1 June 2025, 03:00 AM
Rising crime, institutional failure, and the bystander effect
The collective numbness contradicts the spirit with which the masses stormed the streets in July last year.
31 May 2025, 06:33 AM
Don’t let Israel forcefully deport Palestinians
Israel’s genocide in Gaza has now been going on for over 600 days.
31 May 2025, 05:00 AM
The right way to reform the public administration
Bangladesh needs a bureaucracy that serves its citizens with professionalism and integrity, not one driven by blind obedience.
31 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Farewell, Nadal: Words from the heart at the final chapter of a legend
On Sunday, we witnessed the farewell of a tennis legend: Rafael Nadal, “King of Clay” and a symbol of inspiration.
30 May 2025, 10:05 AM
Food safety in public hospitals is a basic right, not luxury
Food safety in public hospitals is not merely an operational issue but a legal right for patients
30 May 2025, 07:00 AM
Budget must reflect a rights-based approach to disability
Bangladesh's budget allocation for persons with disabilities continues to be insufficient.
30 May 2025, 06:00 AM
Nadira Yeasmin's transfer: A dangerous surrender
A nation that silences its educators is a nation that jeopardises its future.
29 May 2025, 10:40 AM
How Bangladesh should ensure strategic port management
Recently, public debate has intensified over the government’s decision to bring in foreign operators to manage key ports.
29 May 2025, 09:30 AM
Cowardice, plain and simple
This was targeted violence, against women, by men who knew exactly what they were doing
29 May 2025, 07:52 AM
What is the future of globalisation?
The future of globalisation hinges less on market logic than on political will.
29 May 2025, 07:00 AM
Remembering Barrister Abdur Razzaq
He was a man of principle who was never afraid to speak truth.
29 May 2025, 05:00 AM
What the development philosophy should be for the FY2026 budget
The philosophical focus of the upcoming budget should be pro-poor and pro-people.
29 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Global lessons to redesign social protection in Bangladesh
Holistic benefits for employees are becoming a prerequisite of a sound social protection mechanism.
28 May 2025, 06:42 AM
Primary teachers’ strike: Is reform stumbling?
Primary school assistant teachers began an indefinite work abstention for higher entry-level pay.
28 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Exploring financing and sustainability mechanisms for WASH sector
Investing in resilient WASH infrastructure and services is a potential climate adaptation measure in climate-vulnerable countries.
27 May 2025, 10:30 AM
The Sagar-Runi case and Bangladesh’s crisis of justice
Thirteen years is a long time to wait for justice.
27 May 2025, 07:03 AM
Ways to tackle medical negligence and malpractice in Bangladesh
Bangladesh lacks a unified law addressing medical malpractice.
27 May 2025, 06:14 AM