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
Lusting Orientals revisited: The British grooming gang debate
The victims are used as tools to spread fear about a specific community.
22 January 2025, 10:15 AM
We must break free from our economic captivity
The time for action is now.
22 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Impact of rising debt on our socio-economic future
Every child born in Bangladesh today is born with a debt.
22 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Who is responsible for outsourced employees' profit participation fund?
The Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, is a progressive mechanism designed to ensure that employees share in their company's profits.
21 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Perils of Panthakunja Park
The ongoing elevated expressway project took a toll on the Panthakunja park.
21 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Trump’s America First doctrine and its ripple effects on Bangladesh
While Trump’s presidency presents significant challenges, it also offers opportunities for Bangladesh to strengthen its partnership with the US.
21 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Dhaka-Jashore rail route: Dreams and disappointment
The 169-km Dhaka-Jashore railway line was constructed at a cost of Tk 39,247 crore, the most expensive railway project in Bangladesh.
20 January 2025, 09:56 AM
The self-sabotaging president: Joe Biden’s broken legacy
Biden’s predicament must be considered in the context of the brutal political landscape in the Western world.
20 January 2025, 09:00 AM
Malaysia migration crisis shows where reforms are needed
From 2009-2024, Bangladeshi migrant workers’ access to the Malaysian labour market was restricted multiple times and, on every occasion, a syndicate was blamed for the debacle.
20 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Non-toxic toys are essential for protecting our children
Toys play a crucial role in enriching children’s activity and fostering developmental growth.
20 January 2025, 05:00 AM
From 1969 to 2024: Echoes of resistance through the ages
The mass uprisings of 1969 and 2024 have several similarities but differences also exist.
20 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Why Bangladesh needs a child affairs reform commission
According to a Child Rights Advocacy Coalition of Bangladesh report, at least 121 children were killed by law enforcement and other agencies during the uprising.
19 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Kessler Syndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone
The scenario in which space debris collides and creates more debris is called Kessler Syndrome, named after the NASA scientist Donald Kessler.
19 January 2025, 04:00 AM
The art of imperialistic absurdity
Beyond the glaciers and polar bears, it’s about “unlimited” untapped resources—something Trump likely equates to a hidden treasure chest in a pirate movie.
19 January 2025, 02:10 AM
How to maximise tax revenue without imposing regressive taxes
While indirect taxes are relatively convenient and efficient in terms of collection, they mostly disregard the principles of fairness and certainty.
18 January 2025, 04:00 AM
Where is inclusivity for the Indigenous people?
If such an appalling treatment persists, will the Indigenous people ever feel safe in this country?
18 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Snapshots of Bangladesh’s major export challenges
Bangladesh’s economy is significantly dependent on its export earnings. The export sector has faced several challenges under the interim government.
17 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Jimmy Carter: The US president who called a spade a spade
In 2006, Carter famously sparked an outcry when his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" was published.
17 January 2025, 09:00 AM
Understanding the rising concern of HMPV
Hospitals in China, where the ongoing spread has originated, have been alerted as an increasing number of people have become infected with this virus.
17 January 2025, 06:26 AM
Can life start again in Gaza?
Gaza faces a fragile ceasefire, yet Palestinian resilience and hopes for liberation persist.
17 January 2025, 02:00 AM