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
We must prioritise education, safety, opportunity for women and girls in Cox’s Bazar
Women and girls in Rohingya camps face severe challenges amid aid crisis.
8 March 2025, 10:45 AM
Combating violence against women and adolescent girls in Bangladesh
Violence Against Women Survey 2024 reveals a sobering reality of gender-based violence in Bangladesh.
8 March 2025, 08:45 AM
Why we need to learn from the Shenzhen innovation model
Shenzhen rose from a fishing village to a tech hub through market-driven innovation.
8 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Have those in power failed Bangladesh's women?
Female leadership hasn’t dismantled patriarchy or ensured women’s rights.
8 March 2025, 05:00 AM
International Women's Day: The grim truth behind the Lalmatia GBV case
This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.
8 March 2025, 02:00 AM
National AI Policy must address vulnerabilities of artificial intelligence
Bangladesh must ensure its AI system is fair, secure, and beneficial for all.
7 March 2025, 10:30 AM
How Trump's second term may reshape US-India ties
Questions loom over the future of US-India relations, which face new complexities.
7 March 2025, 07:00 AM
The world is failing women and girls
There is an increasing pushback on women’s rights and gender equality globally.
7 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Why this year’s Women’s Day matters
We must acknowledge that gender equality can't be achieved until women are free from violence
7 March 2025, 04:45 AM
The significance of March 7
March 7, 1971, remains a contested symbol in Bangladesh's shifting politics
7 March 2025, 03:00 AM
When power shifts but patterns remain
True transformation demands structural, ideological, and cultural shifts.
7 March 2025, 02:00 AM
United in misogyny?
Our misogynistic attitude towards women is so normalised that it moves seamlessly across political parties, economic classes, and generational divides.
6 March 2025, 10:36 AM
The fatherhood we owe our children
A photo exhibition questions outdated views on fatherhood and true commitment.
6 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Mic-drop moment in Oval Office
World leaders trade zingers as Zelenskyy shuts down suit question with iconic reply.
6 March 2025, 06:10 AM
A case delayed, but not forgotten
We demand that the investigation into Taqi’s murder be completed quickly and that all the criminals, including those who ordered it, be brought to justice.
6 March 2025, 04:00 AM
The challenge of breaking away from past undemocratic practices
The dramatic downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime has given rise to high hopes, particularly amongst the youth.
6 March 2025, 03:00 AM
India’s influence and the quest for a democratic South Asia
Just because the Indian people supported Bangladesh in 1971, does that mean Bangladesh should now be indebted to the Indian government?
6 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Surreal times: Mob violence and feeble response
It is becoming difficult to say whether the government is trying to run a country in earnest or just playing house
5 March 2025, 11:22 AM
Bangladesh’s forgotten villain
The Special Powers Act has lurked in our shadows since 1974—far too long, and far too damaging, to continue going unnoticed.
5 March 2025, 02:00 AM
In Bangladesh, inflation control needs an iconoclastic approach
Bangladesh inflation soared (5.86 percent to 11.38 percent in 2022-2024), driven by global shocks and food prices.
4 March 2025, 10:00 AM