What the 57th border talks refused to say about BSF killings and push-ins
7 hour(s) ago
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Who pays for a fossil-free future? Bonn talks must answer the question
8 hour(s) ago
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How falling real prices threaten Bangladesh’s apparel sector
9 hour(s) ago
RMG NOTES
A budget of promises, pressures, and unanswered questions
13 June 2026, 09:00 AM
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As El Niño looms, Bangladesh must brace for extreme heat
13 June 2026, 13:00 PM
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Air pollution: What Beijing got right that Dhaka still hasn't
13 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Will this be the budget that transforms education?
13 June 2026, 10:00 AM
Opinion
A budget built on recovery and reform, but can it deliver?
12 June 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Rule cannot survive on fear alone: Foucault, Althusser, and our mob culture
12 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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The struggle continues
Revolutionary literature all over the world has shown the frequent bitterness of post-independence betrayal.
2 August 2025, 05:00 AM
After July: A fragile transition, a nation in waiting
Hope for change, rebirth, and the restoration of the republic remains weakened after a year.
2 August 2025, 03:00 AM
England's unforgettable Euro 2025 victory
Bangladesh Football Federation, hope you are taking notes.
1 August 2025, 10:00 AM
Why the DUCSU constitution needs reform
The irregularity of DUCSU elections is in contrast to DU’s legacy.
1 August 2025, 04:00 AM
Kudos for consensus in some vital areas
If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.
31 July 2025, 18:30 PM
Bangladesh-India relations should be based on equity
There have been positive developments in connectivity between the two nations, including the revival of rail and road links, the utilisation of ports, and growing energy cooperation.
31 July 2025, 11:30 AM
A few questions over the Dhaka jet crash
The recent fighter jet crash at a school campus in Dhaka has led many to question the wisdom of running an airbase in Kurmitola and conducting training flights from there.
31 July 2025, 10:00 AM
Uncle Sam wants you and your social media accounts
Naturally, the US Embassy in Dhaka has chimed in, reminding Bangladeshi applicants to make their accounts public “to facilitate vetting.”
31 July 2025, 05:00 AM
Bonn climate conference falls short on key promises
Gender justice and Loss and Damage are both at a tipping point.
31 July 2025, 04:00 AM
The interplay of doxa and episteme in Bangladesh's politics
We need a political ethic that resists collapsing into either technocratic detachment or populist fury.
31 July 2025, 03:00 AM
What recent scandals reveal about student activism and our politics
Idealism, no matter how noble, is not immune to co-option.
31 July 2025, 02:00 AM
Is the uprising unravelling?
Extortion allegations taint SAD, shaking the student-led uprising that inspired a nation
30 July 2025, 11:49 AM
A letter to our burnt, beaten, and fallen children
Dear children, can you ever forgive us?
30 July 2025, 10:00 AM
What does the law say about the Bakerganj dog killers?
Let's not let this dog's death be just another forgotten statistic, let it be a beginning.
30 July 2025, 08:50 AM
Let’s not stall the implementation of CHT Accord any longer
A clear, time-bound roadmap can address CHT accord's unfulfilled provisions.
30 July 2025, 07:00 AM
‘The July uprising was about truth and justice’
In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.
30 July 2025, 04:00 AM
An ex-chief justice on the dock: How Hasina broke the judiciary
Restoring public faith in the judiciary is now more urgent than ever.
30 July 2025, 02:00 AM
How energy politics fuels global militarisation
Energy is no longer merely a commodity; it is power, influence, and a principal driver of militarisation.
29 July 2025, 09:30 AM
How the Liangzhu model is challenging Silicon Valley’s AI dominance
The Liangzhu model benefits from coordinated support from both large corporations and the government.
29 July 2025, 05:00 AM
Why Bangladesh needs a national maritime roadmap
Our strategic location alone will not deliver the maritime future we are capable of building.
29 July 2025, 04:00 AM