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
Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward
Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.
19 December 2024, 10:30 AM
Democracy needs civil society to thrive
Bangladesh’s civil society rose to challenge repression, but ongoing challenges persist.
19 December 2024, 06:02 AM
COP29 outcomes bear consequences for Bangladeshi children
COP29's outcome falls short for Bangladesh, with children facing worsening climate crisis.
19 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh’s dark chapter of abduction and torture
History has shown us that regimes that wield enforced disappearances as a weapon eventually crumble under the weight of their crimes.
19 December 2024, 02:00 AM
The poor need direct support to cope with economic anxieties
Our data shows economic pressures and polycrisis have been growing especially since Covid.
18 December 2024, 09:50 AM
Recalibrating for inclusive growth in Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces a critical decision: recalibrate its economy towards inclusivity and sustainability.
18 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Actions, not slogans, are needed for migrant workers' welfare
Bangladesh’s migrant workers endure exploitation at home and abroad.
18 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Born in displacement: The forgotten childhoods of Rohingya refugee kids
The Rohingya children of Bangladesh’s refugee camps face a grim future of trauma.
17 December 2024, 10:00 AM
Some thoughts on universal basic income in Bangladesh
Over the years, one of the social protection instruments that has been piloted in many countries is the universal basic income.
17 December 2024, 03:00 AM
Bridging borders, building futures
To repair the fragile ties between our nations, the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh can consider the following recommendations.
17 December 2024, 03:00 AM
Of Gulliver’s travels in America: A satire on the paradox of democracy
Gulliver observes government shutdowns—crises born of political posturing rather than necessity.
16 December 2024, 09:30 AM
A turning point or a missed opportunity?
A reflection on Bangladesh's post-Awami League crisis and the need for unity and reform.
16 December 2024, 05:00 AM
December 16: Proudly celebrated, not seriously studied
The cruelties of the genocide, and the heroism of the resistance were all parts of the people’s lived experience.
16 December 2024, 03:00 AM
Our Victory Day and the questions of equality, justice, and human dignity
Bangladesh's hard-won independence, achieved through the Liberation War in 1971, remains the most defining political event in our history.
16 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Could the Indian foreign secretary’s visit create positive optics?
Vikram Misri's visit to Dhaka signals efforts to stabilise Bangladesh-India ties.
15 December 2024, 07:00 AM
International courts impel advisory climate action
A deep dive into the ICJ hearings on climate change and state responsibilities.
15 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Right to information is meaningless without information commissioners
Delay in reconstituting the Information Commission is hindering transparency and accountability.
15 December 2024, 03:00 AM
Time for many to apologise
It is time for discerning citizens to ponder over the factors and circumstances that have brought us to this precarious condition.
15 December 2024, 02:00 AM
The Republic TV’s gospel of gibberish
Exploring the sensationalist world of Republic TV and its controversial hosts.
14 December 2024, 07:00 AM
Rebuilding Syria after Assad
Syrians will not miss Assad, a brutal ruler who failed his people.
14 December 2024, 05:00 AM