Bangladesh’s T20 snub: ICC failed a key test of sporting governance
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The UAP incident shows systemic erosion of academic integrity
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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
Amplifying leadership for an inclusive and sustainable future
Bangladesh must introduce a “disability budget” to ensure inclusive progress.
3 December 2024, 11:00 AM
A violation of diplomatic sanctity and breach of international law
Bangladesh is justified in demanding accountability.
3 December 2024, 09:49 AM
Equality remains elusive 54 years on
The state and society have failed to create a positive financial, policy, or environmental situation for persons with disabilities.
3 December 2024, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh needs to rebuild its disaster management system
Bangladesh must develop a new disaster management system.
3 December 2024, 05:00 AM
From possibilities to policies: Transitioning to a disability-friendly Bangladesh
The road to a truly inclusive and disability-friendly Bangladesh is undoubtedly long and complex, but there is much potential for success.
3 December 2024, 02:00 AM
An anatomy of the current economic situation in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's economy faces instability, inflation, and political unrest hindering growth.
3 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Piercing the invisibility of violence against Adibashi women
Recent violence in Bangladesh highlights systemic oppression against Indigenous women.
2 December 2024, 02:00 AM
CHT Accord implementation a pressing need
The CHT Accord remains unfulfilled 27 years later, leaving the Jumma people in turmoil.
2 December 2024, 02:00 AM
The battle against tax evasion: A UN tax convention can ensure everyone pays their fair share
G20's historic move on taxing the super-rich could shift global economic power.
1 December 2024, 10:00 AM
Can Dhaka’s spirit be reclaimed?
For years, I’ve watched two young boys hang out at a family-owned tea stall near my home. Their conversations evolved from debates about football and bikes to heavier topics like shoshon (exploitation) versus shashon (rule) during the curfew of July, questioning which path Hasina was following.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh stock market: Analysing the challenges ahead
The Bangladesh stock (equity) market has experienced significant fluctuations since the 2010 market crash, reflecting a challenging macroeconomic and political environment.
30 November 2024, 18:00 PM
The fate of Dhaka’s strays, a struggle against apathy
The reality for the cats and dogs, roaming Dhaka’s streets remains bleak as our society fails to show much empathy.
30 November 2024, 09:49 AM
Breaking chains with a pen: A child’s dream of education
According to a recent study, over 47 percent of child labourers in Bangladesh were not attending school.
30 November 2024, 08:21 AM
Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help
With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.
30 November 2024, 02:00 AM
How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine
The Muslim world has the resources, influence, and moral imperative to act, yet its disunity and complacency have left Palestine increasingly isolated.
29 November 2024, 09:00 AM
How election can be a tool of accountability
Bangladesh's electoral system must be reformed carefully.
29 November 2024, 05:30 AM
Takeaways from COP29
The climate clock is ticking faster than ever for countries like Bangladesh.
29 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Priorities for Bangladesh’s health sector
Crucial steps are needed in the health sector for lasting change.
28 November 2024, 07:00 AM
The unseen cost of Dhaka’s toxic air
Dhaka's air is a silent killer, endangering health and futures in a toxic haze.
28 November 2024, 02:10 AM
Has the media gotten out of the grip of (self-)censorship?
Failing to pursue these fundamental reforms at this critical moment would perpetuate the past practice of media suppression.
28 November 2024, 02:00 AM