How the FY2026-27 budget can bridge Bangladesh's climate finance gap
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Restoring faith in the justice system is key to ending mob violence
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Ramisa, Asiya, and the unfinished duty of the state
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Criminals, too, deserve a defence, even when the crimes shock us
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How should Bangladesh's economy grow in the second half of 2020s?
8 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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Reflections on elder care, responsibility, and understanding
8 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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True sustainability for ports means going beyond green
8 June 2026, 08:00 AM
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Reimagining Bangladesh’s digital identity ecosystem
8 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Some reflections on post-election governance and emerging challenges
7 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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How should we read Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency against global and domestic realities?
7 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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Demographic dividend: Bangladesh’s future depends on who holds the mic
While AI, creative tech and remote freelancing are already driving the job market, MPs might be stuck arguing over fertiliser pricing.
18 September 2025, 09:30 AM
A case for adopting a climate passport
A climate passport is an essential beginning to stop the worst nightmare from coming true.
18 September 2025, 05:05 AM
Literacy in Bangladesh is still a distant dream
The history of literacy in Bangladesh suggests a confusion about what literacy skills mean and how these are taught.
18 September 2025, 03:00 AM
How micro-forests can heal our urban lives
There is little discussion about how much nature we actually need.
17 September 2025, 09:11 AM
How Bangladesh can build its trade negotiation capabilities
Bangladesh must proactively pursue trade agreements that ensure favourable market access while also strengthening its export competitiveness.
17 September 2025, 06:51 AM
Debunking the Starlink paradox in Bangladesh
Despite being satellite-based, Starlink still depends on physical infrastructure.
17 September 2025, 04:00 AM
Women’s unpaid work deserves respect and fair recognition
The lack of recognition of women’s unpaid work has led to their marginalisation as a productive force.
17 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Reimagining education for gender equity in Bangladesh
This shift in mindset must start with how and where we educate.
16 September 2025, 10:46 AM
Why our public buildings no longer reflect who we are
The ministries, courts, and city halls of today stand like fortresses, detached from the lives they are meant to serve.
16 September 2025, 06:54 AM
China’s strategic edge as rare minerals emerge as a geopolitical currency
For the foreseeable future, the world remains largely at China's mercy.
16 September 2025, 05:00 AM
Tejgaon's sanitation crisis: A look into workers' health in Dhaka
The WASH crisis in Tejgaon is more than a story of deprivation. It is a litmus test of our collective conscience.
16 September 2025, 04:00 AM
Lessons from Bangladesh and Nepal’s youth uprisings
Nepal's recent political development reflects a broader political pattern in South Asia.
16 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Is the government’s inefficiency or purposeful leniency not a threat to democracy?
With almost every new day, we, the ordinary people, are forced to see a new height of grotesque mob violence.
15 September 2025, 11:33 AM
Silencing dissent to counter fascism?
Jamaat spokesperson told the press that anyone opposing the charter would be "siding with fascism"!
15 September 2025, 08:59 AM
The cost of leaving home
This is the unspoken cost of leaving—the everyday moments that don’t fit into migration agency brochures or glossy remittance statistics.
15 September 2025, 08:00 AM
The battle against dengue needs collective action
Dengue is a reflection of our mismanagement, negligence, and failure to uphold responsibilities.
15 September 2025, 06:00 AM
What must change before Rooppur nuclear plant goes live
To ensure Rooppur becomes a success story rather than a cautionary tale, reforms across government, regulatory, operational and policy levels are essential, not optional.
15 September 2025, 05:00 AM
After Ducsu polls, Shibir has its work cut out for itself
The battle may have been won for now, but the real test lies ahead.
15 September 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh needs life-centred education reform for students
Active learning, moral education, teamwork, and community engagement should be embedded across all subjects.
14 September 2025, 09:00 AM
Beyond the flames: Nepal’s search for a sovereign path
The Himalayas have always been a place of profound silence and deep truths.
14 September 2025, 06:00 AM