Israel’s nuclear deception: Flagrant lies and brazen hypocrisy

In the mid-1950s, with the aid of France, Israel secretly began the construction of a large nuclear reactor in the Negev desert.
20 June 2025, 10:20 AM

A reflection on Eid, grief, and quiet compassion

For many, it was a time of joy and ritual—of family, food, and faith. But for some of us, it was quieter.
20 June 2025, 07:15 AM

Yunus in London: Who bears responsibility for the diplomatic misstep?

The foreign ministry should not be credited for Yunus's engagements in London with politicians, business leaders, academics, and leading diaspora figures.
20 June 2025, 04:00 AM

The locked archive: How bureaucracy silences Bengal’s poetic soul

The Dhanshiri still flows past the locked archive. It remembers young Jibanananda boarding steamers to Khulna, scribbling verses in the damp air.
19 June 2025, 10:30 AM

From livestream genocide in Gaza to the war on Iran

Rather than condemning Israel’s dangerous escalation, the G7 resorts to vague calls for “de-escalation.”
19 June 2025, 08:32 AM

Can Bangladesh forge its own 'economic miracle'?

Still struggling after five decades, Bangladesh has turned into a development paradox.
19 June 2025, 07:01 AM

What is paedophilia and why Bangladesh should be concerned

In Bangladesh, nearly nine out of every 10 rapes in the first four months of this year involved children.
19 June 2025, 05:00 AM

Are we looking at a new era of nuclear proliferation?

To imagine the future, one must be prepared to accept a probable scenario where the number of nuclear-capable states grows.
19 June 2025, 03:00 AM

Do we need a foreign operator for terminal management?

Without proper oversight, even foreign operators fail to deliver.
19 June 2025, 02:00 AM

Iran-Israel conflict: Russia isn’t just watching, it’s playing the long game

Moscow’s moves these days aren’t meant to draw headlines. They’re designed for the long haul
18 June 2025, 10:30 AM

Assassinations and aftershocks: A turning point in Middle Eastern geopolitics

These targeted killings are not just symbolic gestures but part of a calculated Israeli effort to cripple Iran’s command-and-control structure.
18 June 2025, 07:48 AM

Rethinking our investment strategy

There is ample evidence showing that both domestic and foreign direct investment (FDI) have a significant positive effect on economic growth.
18 June 2025, 05:00 AM

A blueprint for health reform in Bangladesh

The Health Sector Reform Commission recommends establishing a national health emergency service network for swift responses in crises.
18 June 2025, 03:00 AM

Israel-Iran conflict: The outcome depends on the US

The confusion surrounding the scenarios ahead also arises from the US handling of the current conflict, which has been discordant.
18 June 2025, 02:00 AM

The miracle seat and the girl who burned

Perhaps meaning isn't found in the survival itself, but forged in the telling and the hearing.
17 June 2025, 10:30 AM

Disinformation and the Israel-Iran conflict

In the unfolding Israel-Iran conflict, disinformation is not peripheral—it is central.
17 June 2025, 08:50 AM

What UNOC3 portends for future ocean governance

UNOC3 concluded with the adoption of the Nice Ocean Action Plan, a two-part outcome comprising a political declaration.
17 June 2025, 07:00 AM

Why we need to hear women’s voices from the hills

Hill women remain largely invisible within a system that does not recognise their ancestral kinship with the land.
17 June 2025, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh’s energy policy raises more questions than answers

The recent announcement to build a new coal-fired power plant to generate cheaper electricity than oil-fired peaking plants further highlights the lack of policy coherence.
17 June 2025, 04:00 AM

We must reform the health sector to ensure equity

The future of healthcare in Bangladesh depends on whether we can move beyond words and take real action.
17 June 2025, 02:00 AM