Bangladesh’s T20 snub: ICC failed a key test of sporting governance
29 January 2026, 01:04 AM
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Opinion / Trump’s Board of Peace is no UN, but an aberration
29 January 2026, 01:10 AM
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Opinion / The UAP incident shows systemic erosion of academic integrity
29 January 2026, 01:14 AM
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ADP downsize: Why health and education are taking the hardest hits
29 January 2026, 01:16 AM
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Opinion / Can we afford such a steep public-sector pay hike?
26 January 2026, 23:57 PM
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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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Battery-powered rickshaw is the way forward
It is essential to bring the entire rickshaw industry under government administration.
23 October 2024, 04:00 AM
High tax expenditure: A paradox in Bangladesh’s tax system
Bangladesh has an unusually high tax expenditure to GDP ratio despite having low revenue generation through direct tax.
23 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Should we consider moving to a presidential system?
A presidential system would allow any individual, irrespective of party affiliation, to run directly for the highest office, breaking the monopoly of legacy politics and creating space for new leadership and innovation.
23 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Can Dr Yunus’s vision for youth leadership deliver change?
In reality, except for two student advisers in the interim government, the rest are older individuals.
22 October 2024, 09:00 AM
Compensation mechanism for road crashes still unclear
The act mentions a trust fund for victims, but it took four years after its passing for the fund to be set up.
22 October 2024, 06:00 AM
System reforms needed to deal with transport crisis
The core problem lies in the fragmented ownership of public transport.
22 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Doris Lessing’s message of hope for anti-Zionist protesters
Her message rings true for young anti-Zionist protesters who have been assaulted, arrested and subjected to smear campaigns for advocating for Palestinians.
22 October 2024, 03:00 AM
We need decent working hours to give better service
Working for long hours without rest and sleep can, of course, increase the risk of accidents.
22 October 2024, 03:00 AM
Efforts to bring order on the roads will continue
The 2018 Road Safety Movement was not only about making our roads safer but also about fighting against the irregularities and corruption in various sectors and agencies, particularly the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA).
22 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Is Shakib alone responsible for his predicament?
Shakib’s 17-year cricket career was marked by numerous controversies, and his farewell is no different.
21 October 2024, 10:15 AM
The curious case of vanishing gold
The recent revelation of 12,000 bhori of gold mysteriously vanishing from Bangladesh Samabaya Bank Ltd could not have come at a more opportune moment.
21 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share
There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.
21 October 2024, 04:00 AM
Some concerns about the proposed changes in international crimes tribunals
The trials to prosecute those responsible for upholding and promoting a fascist regime must meet international standards of transparency.
21 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Reining in the soaring prices of essentials
In a nation where poverty remains a pressing issue, this relentless inflationary trend has thrust countless families to the precipice of financial instability.
21 October 2024, 02:00 AM
Men’s apologies are not enough
Social media apologies by men do not change the fact that women continue to live in fear, constantly looking over their shoulders, wondering if they are next.
20 October 2024, 11:30 AM
Robust tech-based response mechanism is needed to tackle flood
The use of real-time observation to track and manage the changing climate is a crucial element lacking in the existing flood response.
20 October 2024, 08:23 AM
Disincentives for Dhaka University teachers
Dhaka university teachers’ salaries must be revised.
20 October 2024, 05:00 AM
How do we overcome our corruption crisis?
Corruption is institutionalised, almost as a sort of mandatory tax, and people actually idolise those with money, regardless of the source of wealth.
20 October 2024, 03:00 AM
Government must make itself available to questions from the press
Bangladesh needs a properly resourced and responsive IG press office, one that regards its audience as the nation and not the elite.
20 October 2024, 02:00 AM
The wisdom of youth
If we have learnt nothing else in the last several months, it is not to underestimate the power of young people.
19 October 2024, 08:00 AM