How Western nations can help Bangladesh reclaim stolen assets

Given the current economic reality of Bangladesh, recovering stolen assets must be a top priority for the interim government.
14 October 2024, 07:00 AM

Key reforms needed to salvage the banking sector

The banking industry as a business is inherently risky.
14 October 2024, 06:00 AM

Suranjit’s objections to 1972 constitution and the debate on rewriting

While a well-drafted constitution is essential for a democratic and humane state, it is not enough.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM

Floods in the north matter too

Government should revise its climate change policies and prioritise permanent solutions for both the south and the northern region.
14 October 2024, 02:00 AM

Can Biman have a fresh beginning?

Investment in efficient human resources and systems is never wasted and is crucial to achieving efficiency.
13 October 2024, 07:00 AM

What lower global interest rates mean for a reforming Bangladesh

Capital can quickly exit the market, putting pressure on Bangladesh’s foreign reserves and currency stability.
12 October 2024, 08:24 AM

Act against discrimination: New strategies to prevent child marriage in Bangladesh

Despite efforts and three decades of education-focused interventions, Bangladesh continues to be ranked eighth in the world today in terms of the incidence of child marriage.
12 October 2024, 04:00 AM

Protecting the gains of the ‘second liberation’

At present, there are four areas of profound challenges that require a more proactive approach.
12 October 2024, 02:00 AM

Education is the missing catalyst in climate action

Bangladesh’s portrayal as a victim of climate change overlooks its potential to lead in education for sustainable development.
11 October 2024, 11:49 AM

What it means to be a girl

To be a girl means being silent while our world is burning.
11 October 2024, 09:00 AM

Why university rankings should matter

While no ranking platform is entirely comprehensive or flawless, it is better to participate in reliable ones.
11 October 2024, 05:00 AM

Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?

The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.
11 October 2024, 02:00 AM

Biodiversity conservation requires more than just frameworks

For ecological monitoring of wildlife, Bangladesh government needs to fund and implement projects as per the new framework.
10 October 2024, 11:00 AM

Mental health in the workplace needs to become a priority

Prioritising mental health is not merely a benevolent choice, it is a strategic imperative.
10 October 2024, 09:00 AM

Let us prevent preventable vision loss

Today marks World Sight Day—a crucial opportunity to reflect on the importance of vision and its profound impact on our lives.
10 October 2024, 06:00 AM

Why constitutional reform is essential

The past 50 years of governance under various regimes have shown that ideological frameworks have brought Bangladesh no lasting benefit.
10 October 2024, 02:00 AM

The psychological costs of an uprising

The systemic issues make even the admission of one’s struggles a minefield
10 October 2024, 02:00 AM

Time for journalists to speak up about their mental health

Although journalists constantly deal with stressful situations, they seldom seek help.
9 October 2024, 18:00 PM

Sherpur flash flood: The unseen struggles of Indigenous and Bangalee families

Though the floodwaters didn’t linger in most places, they left behind uncertainty for lakhs of people.
9 October 2024, 09:00 AM

The reason we need a new constitution

The debate regarding a new constitution for Bangladesh has now reached mainstream politics.
9 October 2024, 05:00 AM