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