Column by Mahfuz Anam / The draft cyber law will restrict the media
25 September 2026
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THE THIRD VIEW
We tell women to speak up, but who defends them when they do?
25 September 2026
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A Closer Look
Oprotim's killing and the growing fear for our children’s safety
25 September 2026
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A single digital ID can simplify life, but who will protect the data?
24 September 2026
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We need reliable buyers to build more solar power
24 September 2026
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Why burden citizens with higher fuel costs instead of cutting less urgent expenses?
24 September 2026
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For women, ‘diversifying income’ can become another form of depletion
24 September 2026
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Where old ideas meet a new generation: A morning at the UN with Prof Yunus
23 September 2026
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Amid narrowing choices, we need a credible economic strategy
23 September 2026
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Time to put warning labels on unhealthy packaged foods
23 September 2026
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Bangladesh’s renewable ambitions aren't actually unrealistic
Bangladesh’s energy transition is now at a point where execution matters most.
27 January 2026
Saddam’s parole fiasco: A five-minute farewell is not mercy
On January 24, an ambulance carrying the bodies of Kaniz Surbana Swarnali and her nine-month-old son, Nazim, reportedly arrived at Jashore Central Jail around 7pm.
27 January 2026
Why internet access should be recognised as a fundamental right
In July 2024, Bangladesh experienced one of the most consequential internet shutdowns in its history.
27 January 2026
Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?
The Ninth National Pay Commission formed by the interim government recently recommended a salary increase for government employees in the range of 100-142 percent.
26 January 2026
How energy insecurity and climate vulnerability converge in Bangladesh
Conversations around energy transitions are typically focused on swift transitions, with solar panels appearing overnight on rooftops, wind farms sprouting across landscapes like mushrooms after rain.
26 January 2026
Men to the rescue: A modest proposal for women’s political relief
In a generous act of national service, men across the political spectrum have stepped forward to rescue women from the exhausting burden of political participation.
26 January 2026
How to fix digital public service delivery in Bangladesh
Digital Public Services (DPS) are now an everyday element in citizens’ lives. From land records and health appointments to general diaries and transport services, digital platforms increasingly shape how people interact with the government.
26 January 2026
What happens when reform is managed, not delivered
At first glance, the interim administration appears to be doing what transitional governments are expected to do. The ground has been steadied.
26 January 2026
Greenland and the return of empire politics
The international order built after World War II rests on one hard rule: states may not threaten or use force to take territory.
25 January 2026
Why the interim government’s ‘Yes’ vote advocacy is legitimate
Bangladesh’s upcoming July National Charter referendum has triggered a debate that goes beyond the substance of constitutional reform.
25 January 2026
Fair pay cannot be left to corporate 'goodwill'
In the air-conditioned classrooms of our universities, we are fed an expensive lie.
25 January 2026
Why Chattogram port needs a coherent land-use strategy
For more than three decades, one critical weakness has quietly shaped the development of Chattogram Port Authority (CPA): the absence of a comprehensive and transparent land-use plan.
25 January 2026
Bangladesh needs a national RSV vaccination strategy
Respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, is a common virus that most adults mistake for a mild cold when affected.
24 January 2026
How Bangladesh lost leverage in cricket diplomacy
When the Fizz was pitched as a slingshot to hit back at the monstrous decision of the IPL that forced the Bangladeshi fast bowler’s franchise team to release him on security grounds,
24 January 2026
Chronicle of a consensus foretold: Is Bangladesh's most vital vote the one nobody is debating?
A curious drama is unfolding as Bangladesh approaches a historic double-header on February 12: a parliamentary election and a constitutional referendum.
24 January 2026
Where teachers fear to tread
The termination of two teachers of the University of Asia South Pacific (UAP), under pressure from groups of former and current students, on allegations of “Islamophobia” and being sympathisers of the ousted regime, is part of a disturbing trend.
24 January 2026
‘A world of fortresses will be poorer, more fragile’
Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and the beginning of a brutal reality where geopolitics among the great powers is not subject to any constraints. But I also submit to you that other countries, particularly middle powers like Canada, are not powerless.
23 January 2026
Why are so many public hospitals lying idle?
When it comes to public healthcare, Bangladesh is suffering not just from a collection of unused hospital buildings, but also a systemic and nationwide atrophy of health service delivery.
23 January 2026
US-EU tensions over Greenland may have serious effects for us
We are now justifiably focused on the upcoming general election, which will hopefully give us an elected and accountable government and restart our journey towards democracy.
23 January 2026
US twin deficits, Trump’s economic gambit, and the risk of global disorder
The United States has grappled with an unsustainable economic imbalance for over two decades, characterised by persistent twin deficits in its fiscal and current account balances.
22 January 2026