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
Los Angeles wildfires: A tragic lesson from climate change
As of January 13, close to 100,000 people are under evacuation orders. The population is in nothing less than panic.
16 January 2025, 10:27 AM
Rural women must be recognised for their contribution
Gender discrimination in rural areas across Bangladesh continues to be a formidable barrier to both social and economic development.
16 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Viewing the defaulted loan saga through a micro lens
There’s a connection between non-payment of debt at micro and macro level.
16 January 2025, 05:00 AM
How education enhances human development
In measuring human development, the role of education is clear and concrete.
16 January 2025, 02:00 AM
View from the US: Donald Trump’s election
In anticipation of the election, a growing portion of Bangladeshis reported dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party.
15 January 2025, 10:48 AM
Why Bangladesh needs an injury law
Introducing a comprehensive injury law regime in Bangladesh could harness the principles established in Canadian legislation.
15 January 2025, 09:44 AM
It’s time our youth used their right to information
NGOs and activists still promoting the RTI law, however, tell us there have been recent indications of interest among youths in exercising the law.
15 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Jagannath University students’ demands are reasonable
As a teacher, I felt deeply ashamed that a student had to jeopardise their health and life simply to demand safe and accessible housing.
14 January 2025, 11:55 AM
Boosting Bangladesh’s ‘creator economy’
Bangladesh’s creator economy is booming, offering youth new opportunities for success.
14 January 2025, 10:00 AM
Prioritise TIN returns over VAT hikes
VAT hikes burden the poor; improving tax compliance offers a fairer solution.
14 January 2025, 05:00 AM
Education deserves a reform commission
Public and media discourse overwhelmingly favours the idea of a reform commission for education.
14 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Living in fear
It began in May last year, when I learnt that members of a law enforcement agency in Bangladesh were investigating my background and my family’s political affiliations.
13 January 2025, 11:32 AM
Protecting adolescents from the harm of social media
Studies reveal startling trends: adolescents spending over three hours daily on social media are twice as likely to face anxiety and depression.
13 January 2025, 08:00 AM
The plastic paradox: The crisis that won’t recycle itself
Why has recycling failed so dramatically?
13 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Street art and the democratisation of urban spaces
The erasure of politically charged street art is more than an aesthetic decision—it suppresses conversation, memory, and collective identity.
12 January 2025, 09:35 AM
Why early childhood education matters
Bangladesh's ECD landscape is one of collective efforts.
12 January 2025, 07:10 AM
Prioritising worker well-being in a climate crisis
LEED-certified factories in Bangladesh may not protect workers from climate risks.
12 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Bangladesh’s strategic crossroads in 2025 and beyond
Bangladesh’s policy must be one of strategic pragmatism, recalibrating alliances to safeguard its interests and promote long-term prosperity.
12 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Is this the right time for tax hikes?
Recently, the value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) have been increased on nearly one hundred products and services.
12 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Restricting Dhaka University: When safety meets public outrage
The restriction has forced many passengers to walk from the metro rail station or take a second ride to move through the campus.
11 January 2025, 06:00 AM