Opinion / 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
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Why internet access should be recognised as a fundamental right
27 January 2026, 00:01 AM
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Bangladesh’s renewable ambitions aren't actually unrealistic
27 January 2026, 00:10 AM
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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
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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
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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
Why we need competitive salaries in academia
India's PhD support dwarfs Bangladesh's. IIIT-Delhi pays INR 60K.
26 March 2025, 03:51 AM
The road to liberation: March 1971 and the years that led to it
The 1971 Liberation War was the culmination of a long struggle for a democratic, secular, and egalitarian society.
26 March 2025, 02:00 AM
How VR is transforming education through immersive learning
VR creates an immersive three-dimensional environment.
25 March 2025, 09:00 AM
A vision for Dhaka’s Aminbazar Waste-to-Energy project
Dhaka faces a waste crisis. WtE can help by converting waste into energy, reducing landfill reliance & pollution.
25 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Henry Kissinger’s role in 1971
Lauded by some as a master of diplomacy and realpolitik, he remains, in the eyes of others, a war criminal who should have been held accountable for his actions.
25 March 2025, 06:00 AM
March 25 through the eyes of ordinary people
Here are three personal accounts about the victims of the dark night of March 25, 1971.
25 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Potato farmers' plight needs long-term solutions
Potato farmers face crisis despite being crucial for food security in Bangladesh.
24 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Let women thrive both online and offline
The surge in digital violence against women in Bangladesh must be addressed.
24 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Netanyahu’s war and the human cost
The Netanyahu government spent approximately $31 billion on the war in Gaza (and Lebanon) in 2024.
24 March 2025, 04:00 AM
A community-driven approach to restoring law and order
The popular uprising that led to the downfall of the former regime has left law and order in a state of decline.
23 March 2025, 07:00 AM
The future of work: Challenges and opportunities for youth employment
There is no denying the fact that the greatest wealth of a nation is neither its geographical size nor its natural resources, but its skilled human resources.
23 March 2025, 05:00 AM
What will we do for the people of Gaza?
Genocide in Gaza under Netanyahu's regime demands global attention.
23 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Will the construction of roads paved with gold continue?
High construction costs in our mega infrastructure projects raise concerns.
23 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Char dakhal in art and politics
The proverbial practice of char dakhal has now extended to politics in the form of chandabaji (money extortion) as a metaphor for criminal greed.
22 March 2025, 10:00 AM
Taming inflation in Bangladesh
Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.
22 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Why non-discrimination demands secularism
Secularism is entirely consistent with the spirit of non-discrimination that inspired the July mass uprising.
22 March 2025, 03:00 AM
New leadership, old rivers, and the long road to clean water
New efforts to clean Bangladesh's rivers offer hope, but community involvement and innovation are key.
22 March 2025, 01:51 AM
What can the world do as US aid cut pushes millions to the brink?
A skinny, malnourished and tattered mother staggers towards a nearly empty medical clinic in a remote village in South Sudan.
21 March 2025, 10:34 AM
Are school buses the answer to our traffic woes?
There are plenty of great examples of improving the traffic situation around schools and making the children's lives better.
21 March 2025, 06:00 AM
A life dedicated to nation-building
Syed Manzur Elahi's life as a visionary business leader and national hero.
21 March 2025, 03:00 AM