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
What’s blocking the reforms in Bangladesh?
Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.
17 March 2025, 02:00 AM
DU’s faculty hiring policy is a relic from the past
DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.
16 March 2025, 10:30 AM
What would the healthcare sector of the future look like?
Healthcare around the world is going through unique and dynamic changes.
16 March 2025, 09:00 AM
Professor Yunus’s government: Are we blaming the victim?
Professor Yunus inherits a nation in turmoil, balancing hope and challenges in Bangladesh
16 March 2025, 07:00 AM
How Bangladesh can recover its stolen assets
Bangladesh intensifies efforts to recover stolen assets and combat money laundering.
16 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Global aid cuts must not hinder women’s empowerment
The funding cuts by USAID and other donors signal a worrying trend that could impact gender equality efforts worldwide.
16 March 2025, 03:00 AM
RTI Act is on life support
Right to Information (RTI) Act in Bangladesh is in danger.
16 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Granting rivers legal status can redefine our relationship with nature
When a river becomes a legal subject, it can challenge harmful development, pollution, and degradation—forcing humans to respect its interests.
15 March 2025, 11:00 AM
Strategic choices in the new space race
Starlink's Ukraine role exposed single-provider risks. US threatens suspension; China eyes space.
15 March 2025, 07:00 AM
We are Asiya: A battle lost, but the fight lives on
Asiya's story is a tragedy where a child's life and worth are violently denied.
15 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Lalmatia’s lesson: Stop tiptoeing around women’s safety
The problem isn’t just the assault, it’s the fact that this is how the system is designed to work.
15 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Online dispute resolution: Making justice accessible for marginalised communities
The average case resolution length is 9.5 years, restricting underprivileged populations' access to justice.
14 March 2025, 10:41 AM
Is the government awake? Is it listening?
Golam Hossain was a rickshaw puller. On March 12, he was murdered. Why, you ask?
14 March 2025, 06:43 AM
Stop predatory gas price hike and reform the sector
CAB rejects gas price hike. Accuses ministry & BERC of harming consumers.
14 March 2025, 04:00 AM
The ‘bhodroshomaj’ that is killing women and girls
In the absence of critical discourse on marriage-class-sexuality, patriarchal relations, i.e. kinship, to a man remain the primary option for accessing resources for women.
14 March 2025, 02:30 AM
DeepSeek’s AI triumph: A call for Bangladesh to retain its brightest minds
The global AI race is no longer just about talent migration—it is about fostering innovation at home.
13 March 2025, 07:36 AM
The new Bangladesh needs a new education system
Focusing on education is essential to changing the trajectory of a nation.
13 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Can we revive our riverine transport?
Bangladesh, often called the “land of rivers,” has traditionally depended on its extensive river network for transportation.
13 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Priorities and challenges for the new education adviser
The primary and non-formal education sub-sector reform initiative is a positive but partial move that leaves major education sector concerns unaddressed.
13 March 2025, 02:00 AM
The rise and fall of Dhaka muslin
Dhaka muslin: a fabled fabric from Bengal, prized worldwide, vanished quickly.
12 March 2025, 12:00 PM