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
How female employment can be diversified
Strategic interventions are needed to enhance female employment and leadership.
4 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Is smoking the problem, or that women are doing it?
Double standard is deeply rooted in subcontinental gender norms, cultural expectations and moral policing.
4 March 2025, 06:28 AM
UN report and the continuing struggles of July victims
Parvin, 27, a brickbreaker in Dhaka, lost vision in her left eye after police opened fire during her walk to work, injuring her left side.
4 March 2025, 02:10 AM
Geopolitical tensions: Impact on climate-vulnerable nations
Climate change efforts often face resistance from political leaders who focus more on issues like job creation, energy independence, and security.
4 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Can the NCP succeed in building an inclusive Bangladesh?
The path ahead for the NCP will be fraught with challenges.
4 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Reality is different from perceptions about RMG sector
Bangladesh’s RMG sector has improved, but challenges in wages and rights remain.
3 March 2025, 07:00 AM
How the interim government can make lasting reforms
HRW's Asia Director Elaine Pearson writes about reforms in Bangladesh
3 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s economic resilience is being tested
Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.
3 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Yunus keeps the flickering flame of hope alive
The interview was not about dissecting Bangladesh’s political culture. It was about sending a message—Bangladesh is breaking free from its past.
2 March 2025, 08:58 AM
Bangladesh at a crossroads: Faith, identity, and change
Is Bangladesh witnessing a generational shift in religious identity?
2 March 2025, 07:00 AM
What’s so special about Bangladesh?
The people—the wonderful people of Bangladesh—are the reason that the country is so special for me.
2 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Who are the true masterminds behind the current chaos?
Can Bangladesh reclaim its streets before the next wave of violence?
2 March 2025, 02:00 AM
The harsh reality of domestic abuse in Bangladesh
Controlling behaviours and emotional abuse were identified as the most common forms of IPV, pointing to the significant psychological toll that this violence takes on women.
2 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Blacklisting labour activists: A legal violation
Blacklisting union leaders and labour activists is one of the most common yet legally confusing parts of labour law that violates fundamental labour rights.
1 March 2025, 10:00 AM
The real picture of Bangladeshi corporate
Bangladesh ranks among worst for worker rights, with overwork and low pay.
1 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Maximising energy efficiency is key to our industrial growth
The need to tackle climate change necessitates an increase in energy efficiency.
1 March 2025, 05:00 AM
National Citizen Party: The new kids on the political block
The new kids on the political block have a name: the National Citizen Party (NCP)
1 March 2025, 02:10 AM
The plight of migrant workers stranded in Russo-Ukrainian war zone
Rahmat Ali, trafficked to Russia, feared death; Kabir killed in a drone strike.
28 February 2025, 10:41 AM
How can a convicted killer escape?
In Bangladesh, injustice is routine, and law and order are mere suggestions.
28 February 2025, 04:00 AM
Why the army’s prolonged role in law enforcement is not a good idea
On Monday, Chief of Army Staff Gen Waker-Uz-Zaman said the army must continue working to maintain law and order until Bangladesh gets an elected government.
28 February 2025, 02:00 AM