Opinion / Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?
26 January 2026, 23:57 PM
MACRO MIRROR
Tribute / Remembering Mark Tully, the trusted chronicler of 1971
28 January 2026, 00:04 AM
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Opinion / Backlash at the ballot: Why women are being shut out of politics
28 January 2026, 00:14 AM
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Saddam’s parole fiasco: A five-minute farewell is not mercy
27 January 2026, 00:06 AM
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The Board of Peace is just the latest fig leaf for Israeli impunity
28 January 2026, 00:10 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
In the Trump 2.0 era, what’s in store for Bangladesh-US relations?
Trump's re-election reshapes global politics, impacting Bangladesh-US ties.
7 February 2025, 10:50 AM
Teachers are responsible for students' mental health, too
Allegations of unprofessional conduct by faculty members, including deliberate failing of students, highlight a darker side.
7 February 2025, 06:00 AM
The misdirected outrage over the women’s football team strike
Bangladesh women footballers strike over coach's behavior, face public backlash.
7 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Police reform must break free from colonial legacy
Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.
7 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child
Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.
6 February 2025, 11:23 AM
We need public health reform for steady economic growth
Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025, 09:00 AM
Breathing in the apocalypse
A smog-choked city feigns denial as it claims the title of worst air quality.
6 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Renewed US-China trade war is about tech supremacy too
China's determination to become a major player in this field is evident.
6 February 2025, 04:53 AM
Is the pendulum swinging too fast between left, centre and right?
With the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, our differences have once again surfaced.
6 February 2025, 02:00 AM
DUCSU election will usher in student unity
The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
5 February 2025, 07:00 AM
World Cancer Day: Importance of holistic approach for patient care
World Cancer Day: "United in Unique." See the person, not just the patient--a call for unity.
4 February 2025, 09:10 AM
Can pluralism replace secularism in Bangladesh?
Replacing secularism with pluralism poses significant risks if not accompanied by clear and enforceable measures.
4 February 2025, 06:30 AM
To solve the Rohingya crisis, we must address the root causes
The Rohingya crisis continues to mystify everyone with its uncertainties.
4 February 2025, 06:09 AM
We need a national cancer registry
Establishing a national cancer registry is crucial for advancing cancer control in Bangladesh.
4 February 2025, 03:00 AM
A repeal that retains impunity
Why is the interim government taking this seemingly anti-public stance?
3 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Civil service 2.0: A prototype for reform
Although a lot can be said about the civil service obsession of the people in general, it is one of the guaranteed pathways towards upward mobility in Bangladesh.
3 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Trump’s re-withdrawal from Paris Agreement
On the very first day of assuming office on January 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to immediately withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement.
3 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Our development model is poisoning Dhaka
True reform should involve policies that protect Dhaka’s residents and their right to a liveable city.
3 February 2025, 02:00 AM
The dangerous consequences of USAID fund freeze
This sudden shift raises critical questions about what would happen if the US were to halt funding entirely.
2 February 2025, 11:14 AM
Will AI push us towards isolation and lost creativity?
By the way, this writing is solely mine. I didn’t seek any assistance from AI. Do you write in your own words?
2 February 2025, 09:30 AM