Symbolism isn’t enough: What Bangladesh can and must do now

One of the biggest failures, several observers agreed, was the IG’s inability to deliver a clear, timely, and actionable agenda.
8 August 2025, 06:00 AM

Democratising the economy for all

What the economy needs more than emergency repair is democratisation.
8 August 2025, 05:53 AM

Who pays when the roads are blocked?

The irony is that even when there is no political unrest, the culture of blocking roads for rallies and commemorations has the same suffocating effect on commuters, small business owners, and informal workers.
8 August 2025, 05:00 AM

July Declaration: Where is the roadmap for our future journey?

Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable
7 August 2025, 18:30 PM

Realism isn’t dead in global politics, it just isn’t tweetable

In 2025, countries compete more than they cooperate.
7 August 2025, 11:33 AM

Digital progress becomes a threat without cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is not merely a technical issue—it is a question of social responsibility and political commitment.
7 August 2025, 07:00 AM

How aggressive drug marketing can be curbed

The National Drug Policy of 1982 enabled Bangladesh to achieve self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.
7 August 2025, 04:00 AM

Starvation in Gaza: Israeli lies and the tail that wags the dogs

Israel turns the aid distribution points into killing zones of Palestinians.
7 August 2025, 02:00 AM

The logical anatomy of July Declaration

Without a legal and constitutional recognition of the uprising, the goals that inspired it, such as justice, inclusivity, and accountability, cannot be institutionalised.
6 August 2025, 11:47 AM

The urgent need for legal reform for Rohingya refugees

More than a million Rohingya people who took shelter here are yet to be accorded formal refugee status, although Bangladesh has been widely commended for being their host since 2017.
6 August 2025, 10:00 AM

Shibir reveals it has not renounced its dark past

It was yet another attempt by Jamaat's student cadres to test the waters
6 August 2025, 08:58 AM

Bangladesh must stop driving its talents away

With reforms, Bangladesh could nurture its own talents and reverse the tide.
6 August 2025, 07:17 AM

Climate change demands better forecasts for farmers

Despite the rising importance of both weather and climate data, many Bangladeshi farmers lack access to timely and accurate information.
6 August 2025, 04:00 AM

'The nation we envision': Five Bangladeshi students from the US share their dreams

One year after the fall of the Hasina regime, five Bangladeshi students at Cornell University reflect on a nation in transition and envision a future beyond fascism.
6 August 2025, 03:00 AM

From rage to reform: Is Bangladesh ready to rise?

After last year's uprising, nation-building comes as a monumental responsibility.
6 August 2025, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh’s banks must adopt new tools to serve the digital-first generation

Embedded finance and BaaS can make finance invisible, intuitive, and inclusive.
5 August 2025, 10:30 AM

Why is critical thinking not included in our curriculum?

The curriculum continues to reward regurgitation over reflection.
5 August 2025, 07:00 AM

Nightmares of sleepless nights

July is the month of pride and triumph against tyranny, and yet July is the month of irreparable trauma for the whole nation.
5 August 2025, 04:00 AM

The unfinished journey of Drohojatra

The path ahead is difficult but the people of this land have shown time and again that they can rise.
5 August 2025, 03:00 AM

A year after the uprising, economic reform is yet to pick up

The government is still struggling to translate ideas into credible practice.
5 August 2025, 02:00 AM