Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?
26 January 2026, 23:57 PM
MACRO MIRROR
Saddam’s parole fiasco: A five-minute farewell is not mercy
27 January 2026, 00:06 AM
Views
Why internet access should be recognised as a fundamental right
27 January 2026, 00:01 AM
Views
Bangladesh’s renewable ambitions aren't actually unrealistic
27 January 2026, 00:10 AM
Views
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
Bangladesh’s current heat emergency and the roadmap to COP30
As the climate crisis escalates, Bangladesh faces a critical challenge.
3 May 2025, 07:00 AM
Combating disinformation is key to restoring trust in journalism
Press freedom must be protected from the concerted disinformation patronised by some platforms and actors.
3 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Press freedom under attack: Global threats and local reforms
Hopefully, the interim government would take sincere initiatives to implement the much-needed reforms in the media sector soon.
3 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Netflix’s ‘Adolescence’ is a wake-up call on online violence
'Adolescence,' the four-episode Netflix mini-series, sheds light on a disturbing trend in society.
2 May 2025, 07:05 AM
The hands that build the world must be protected
On this May Day, let us remember that the dignity of work begins with the dignity of the worker.
1 May 2025, 10:00 AM
This May Day, let us remember our child workers
Let us work towards a world where no child is forced to trade their future for their survival
1 May 2025, 08:55 AM
How agro-processing can secure Bangladesh’s export resilience
Bangladesh's agro-processed exports are already rising.
1 May 2025, 06:00 AM
Undermining the CAG’s constitutional independence
A compromised CAG allows mismanagement and corruption to escape scrutiny.
1 May 2025, 02:00 AM
In the company of a cat
In Bangladesh’s political culture, leadership is often marked by confrontation.
30 April 2025, 10:40 AM
Bangladesh must explore sending skilled nurses abroad
We must remove systemic barriers to capture the global demand for nursing.
30 April 2025, 07:00 AM
The promises and pressures of Bangladesh’s pharma industry
There is no doubt that Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry has shown remarkable potential.
30 April 2025, 04:00 AM
Laws exist, but silence does not
The WHO estimates that over five percent of the global population suffers from noise-related issues
30 April 2025, 03:01 AM
The scars of the 1991 cyclone remain, so do the coastal communities' vulnerabilities
Gorky is recognised as one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in recorded history.
29 April 2025, 09:00 AM
How the power and energy sector can come out of constant financial crunch
The sector has faced prolonged financial losses, rising public debt, and increasing fiscal burdens.
29 April 2025, 07:03 AM
Israel's war in Gaza: An alliance that threatens global peace
Palestine is being reduced to a business opportunity under the Trump administration. Gaza is seen as prime real estate.
29 April 2025, 06:00 AM
Cars are killing Earth, in more ways than we think
Cars are harmful to our health and to our environment.
29 April 2025, 03:00 AM
Development is not just about macroeconomic progress
Do macroeconomic concepts reflect the realities on the ground?
29 April 2025, 02:00 AM
Rape culture: What can be done?
Rape culture refers to a societal environment where sexual violence is normalised, excused, or trivialised.
28 April 2025, 10:00 AM
Biochar: A climate solution from the ground up
Biochar is a durable, carbon-rich substance created via pyrolysis.
28 April 2025, 07:00 AM
Rising gas prices threaten our investment prospects
The previous government not only turned the country into a net importer of energy, but also initiated a process to make it an import-dependent.
28 April 2025, 03:00 AM