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
A 10-step proposal for election road map 2025
The proposed road map outlines a structured approach to achieving a credible electoral process.
11 January 2025, 02:00 AM
In the mosquitoes’ den
The battle has been fought since time immemorial. Unplanned urbanisation goes hand in hand with mosquito explosions.
10 January 2025, 10:59 AM
Challenges to media freedom in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Post-uprising media changes in Bangladesh face setbacks amid ongoing challenges.
10 January 2025, 06:00 AM
A crossover episode with my depression
Mental health struggles are part of the journey, not character flaws or personal failures.
10 January 2025, 04:00 AM
BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change
For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.
9 January 2025, 11:00 AM
The truth about e-cigarettes
This decision by the interim government to ban e-cigarettes has no rhyme or reason and definitely has no transparency.
9 January 2025, 10:03 AM
Now is the time to act on Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh faces challenges managing the Rohingya crisis without a clear asylum policy.
9 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Why does the proclamation of July uprising matter?
The proclamation of the July uprising will be a profound declaration of justice, resilience, and rebirth.
9 January 2025, 05:00 AM
Tulip Siddiq's scandal and the politics of gratitude
Pricey properties dotting London’s posh neighbourhoods have been gifted or linked to Tulip Siddiq, thanks to "gratitude” and “political alliances.”
9 January 2025, 02:10 AM
Desire’s ripple effects and economic fallout
Our desires can also indirectly cause inflation by impacting the cost of production.
8 January 2025, 10:37 AM
Justin Trudeau’s fall from grace
As is often the case in politics, the sheen of idealism can wear thin under the relentless pressures of governance and harsh realities of public scrutiny.
7 January 2025, 09:44 AM
A long-term vision for our local government
Local government reform must continue, keeping future demand for services in view.
7 January 2025, 06:00 AM
The hope is not there
It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell
7 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Why are young professionals leaving Bangladesh?
If you ask any multinational, regional, or large local corporate CEOs what keeps them awake at night, the most common reply is likely to be—employee retention. Be it Standard Chartered, Citibank, or PwC, many potential CEO candidates have been lost to first-world countries, and this exodus continues. They were mostly from reputed business schools or engineering universities. Their exit interviews revealed almost a common thread of answers.
7 January 2025, 02:00 AM
How food prices can be stabilised
Bangladesh’s reliance on India for onion imports is a structural vulnerability that demands a long-term strategy.
7 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The timeless art of translation
Protecting translation is a commitment to fostering empathy, understanding, and creativity in a globalised yet divided world.
6 January 2025, 07:00 AM
A call for moral tourism in CHT
If we want to be “morally correct,” our actions should align with what we stand for.
6 January 2025, 05:00 AM
Transforming police-citizen relations in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's police force has had a history marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of trust.
6 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Systemic failures, rising inequality, and the path to recovery
Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.
6 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The global digital divide
The “digital divide” is a way to describe the inequality in the online community.
5 January 2025, 10:25 AM