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The UAP incident shows systemic erosion of academic integrity
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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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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
Building a lasting defence against fascism
We may have seen the fall of one fascist regime, but have we truly eradicated fascism itself?
28 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Accessibility of healthcare in Bangladesh
What should be the government’s main role in health service delivery?
27 November 2024, 09:30 AM
Could Biden’s gambit lead to a larger catastrophe?
Biden’s decision may reshape the course of the war, the future of US-Russian relations, the stability of Europe, and the global balance of power.
27 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Dhaka, a Gotham caught in the crossfire of conspiracies
Citizens must confront the forces exploiting their grievances.
27 November 2024, 02:00 AM
The silent suffering of stray animals
We must act to protect stray animals after the poisoning tragedy in Mohammadpur.
26 November 2024, 09:00 AM
The unresolved question of 'non-economic’ loss and damage
Exploring the intersection of climate change and non-economic loss and damage.
26 November 2024, 06:00 AM
A roadmap for rickshaw management is essential
Immediate action is needed to establish and enforce operating guidelines for both pedal and battery-powered rickshaws.
26 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Monuments of resistance and the politics of memory
Now is the prime time to claim, and even reclaim, what is rightfully ours, and to discard what no longer represents Bangladesh Version 2.0.
26 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Breaking the cycle of juvenile crime
Why are so many of our children and teenagers drawn into the shadows of gang culture?
26 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Violence against women is a denial of human rights
November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.
25 November 2024, 10:00 AM
Rising above youthwashing at COP29
Tokenism at events like COP29 risks reducing youth engagement to mere visibility.
25 November 2024, 04:00 AM
How ‘tagging’ silences critical voices in Bangladesh
A democratic society’s resilience relies on its ability to engage with diverse perspectives without reducing them to simple tags.
24 November 2024, 10:45 AM
Thank you, Rafa
Fifteen or 20, or even 35, Nadal gave every cent of his being when he stepped on the court.
24 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Some proposals for constitutional reform
The Constitution Reform Commission should recommend reforms based on the opinions of various sections of the population.
24 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Policies that could help break the inflation cycle
The central bank should strengthen its communication strategy to clarify policy decisions and their expected effects on inflation.
24 November 2024, 02:00 AM
COP29 negotiations: The deadlock over cardinal issues
Developing countries require about $6-8 trillion a year for climate action but some analysts view this as sleight of hand accounting.
23 November 2024, 14:00 PM
Energy transition can address global energy inequality
2024 is the warmest year on record, surpassing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C threshold.
23 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Hasan Mahmud's comical U-turn
Once a fierce critic of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), former Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud now finds himself in an unexpected role, praising his former rivals.
23 November 2024, 03:00 AM
How Bangladesh is reviving its macroeconomy
Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.
23 November 2024, 02:00 AM