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The UAP incident shows systemic erosion of academic integrity
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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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Pathways to world rankings for private universities in Bangladesh
A review of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings indicates that the number of Bangladeshi universities in the rankings are increasing.
22 November 2024, 05:00 AM
COP29 is a tipping point for addressing climate change
In Bangladesh, people are facing alarming situations in climate hotspots, particularly in the coastal regions and north-central river basins.
22 November 2024, 04:00 AM
Shadow of US prosecutor’s bribery charge on Adani?
It remains to be seen how the political impact of the US prosecutors’ charges against the Adani group plays out.
21 November 2024, 11:30 AM
Bangladesh’s constitution needs a philosophical renewal
By grounding our laws in a renewed philosophical vision, our constitution can be reshaped.
21 November 2024, 09:00 AM
Chandabaji, mamla banijya can’t be our only future
These two crimes wreaked havoc in the lives of innocent people of our country during the Hasina regime.
21 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Philosophy’s role in bridging societal divides
Philosophy’s literary turn encourages relentless self-reflection, enabling it to navigate shifting social landscapes with agility and purpose.
21 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh’s credit system needs to change
The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh's progress in human rights inspires cautious optimism
The new government’s decision to ratify the convention indicates a willingness to address this pressing human rights concern.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Reforms that we need for the MSMEs in Bangladesh
To increase value per MSMEs, we also need to build capacity of the MSME associations.
20 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Helping street children requires a holistic, evidence-based approach
The focus of local governments should be ensuring that child protection protection services are prioritised.
20 November 2024, 04:01 AM
Hundred days of hope
It’s time we started walking away from exclusionary politics and towards inclusivity.
20 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Clean toilets: A ‘luxury’ Dhaka’s vulnerable cannot afford
Dhaka's claims to metropolitan status will remain incomplete while women bear the brunt of insufficient hygienic public toilets.
19 November 2024, 09:00 AM
A thousand days since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
Putin’s invasion of Ukraine represents a flagrant violation of the UN Charter and an attempt to challenge the international order.
19 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Balancing inflation control and banking stability
Traditional contractionary policies may not be suitable for Bangladesh’s unique economic structure.
19 November 2024, 05:00 AM
Women should not have to struggle with a toilet crisis
On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.
19 November 2024, 04:00 AM
Bread before ballots and rice before reforms
The government must recognise that when push comes to shove, the conditions of existence precede any abstract promises of progress or growth.
19 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Are we backtracking on our commitment to gender equality?
The interim government needs to quickly set an agenda that reaffirms its commitment to upholding women's rights.
18 November 2024, 10:00 AM
COP29 and the future of Bangladesh’s RMG sector
I believe COP29 holds major promise for the future of circularity and sustainability in Bangladesh’s RMG sector.
18 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Institutional reform needed for an inclusive Bangladesh
Ultimately, the battle between extractive and inclusive institutions is not just a fight over resources; it is a fight over the future direction of the country.
18 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Bangladesh must improve transparency and openness of its budget process
Given Bangladesh's performance in Open Budget Survey 2023, there is room for improvement in the country's budget process.
18 November 2024, 04:00 AM