When will women be safe?

The responses painted a bleak and unsettling picture.
19 April 2025, 07:00 AM

The sorry state of our green passports

Bangladeshi passports are ranked among the weakest in the world.
19 April 2025, 04:06 AM

Stop scapegoating the curriculum

The curriculum obsession is a misdiagnosis of our educational ailments.
19 April 2025, 02:00 AM

The Global South will pay for Trump’s trade war

Many developing economies will likely begin to reconsider their participation in an unequal system that no longer serves their interests.
18 April 2025, 10:30 AM

Palestine’s plight: A global failure of justice and humanity

The world must act to stop the cycle of violence.
18 April 2025, 06:00 AM

Why landscape-based knowledge is critical for Bangladesh

How will we build the country without landscaping knowledge?
18 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.
17 April 2025, 18:30 PM

Are Biman’s ‘ticket syndicates’ solely to blame for high airfares?

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has recently been scrutinised for alleged ticket syndicates that manipulate fares through artificial shortages.
17 April 2025, 09:05 AM

Is BNP really anti-reform?

It can be argued that BNP is not opposed to reform.
17 April 2025, 06:30 AM

The spirit of Mujibnagar government can still guide us

It envisioned a republic built on the principles of equality, human dignity, and social justice
17 April 2025, 04:54 AM

Post-LDC challenges and the future of Bangladesh's exports

The path ahead is becoming clearer, and more complicated.
17 April 2025, 03:00 AM

The Proclamation of Independence was a beacon for Bangladesh

The proclamation laid the foundation for the country's distinct political identity and its eventual path to independence.
17 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Is jute the answer to our plastic problem?

Plastic bags, particularly single-use plastics, have become a major cause for environmental pollution in Bangladesh.
16 April 2025, 11:00 AM

Lima's ballot, Dhaka's echo: Vargas Llosa's political foray

Vargas Llosa’s crusade, a failure that seeded literary triumph, whispers a question: can stories outlive the frailty of those who write them?
16 April 2025, 09:30 AM

How do our neighbours use the RTI law?

We can learn from how other countries in this region benefit from the law.
16 April 2025, 06:00 AM

Trade, trust and transit between Bangladesh and India

The present uncertainty in Bangladesh-India relations, while concerning, also offers a rare opportunity to redefine the terms of engagement.
16 April 2025, 05:00 AM

March for Gaza in Bangladesh: A vital chapter in the fight for justice

The recent protests for Palestine in Bangladesh are a testament to the power of human empathy.
16 April 2025, 03:00 AM

How to mitigate the impact of Trump’s reciprocal tariffs

Bangladesh faced a crippling 37 percent tariff on its exports to the US.
16 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Is the US winning under Donald 'Tariff' Trump?

President Trump has now been president for almost 100 days.
15 April 2025, 11:13 AM

Dynasties bloom on foreign soil causing Tulip troubles

The arrest warrant for Tulip, though legally impotent due to the lack of a UK-Bangladesh extradition treaty, is politically potent.
15 April 2025, 09:45 AM