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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India's hydropower projects, power corridor, and our concerns
Bangladesh will face intensified water shortage in its rivers if India goes ahead with constructing so many hydropower projects by building dams upstream of the Brahmaputra.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The job market is crying for reforms
Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Why we need democratic policing
Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?
29 September 2024, 12:30 PM
Why is the BJP playing the 'Bangladeshi infiltrator' card?
BJP is making infiltration an election campaign plank in Santhal Parganas and Kolhan.
29 September 2024, 10:45 AM
Beneath the headlines: Readings from a citizens’ perceptions survey
In this write-up, I want to go beneath the headline, offer a snapshot of the average mood of the nation.
29 September 2024, 10:30 AM
The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity
There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
29 September 2024, 08:16 AM
Battling against the current: The river governance puzzle we must solve
Multiple ministries, overlapping mandates, and the exclusion of key stakeholders make streamlining water governance a challenge.
29 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Access to information: A right essential for transparency and accountability
The RTI Act is a crucial tool for promoting transparency and accountability in Bangladesh.
28 September 2024, 10:00 AM
We need an environmental research and training institute
Paradoxically, Bangladesh is also regarded by many as a test case of sustainable development.
28 September 2024, 05:55 AM
Bank failures and reforms: The case for an independent deposit insurance system
An independent deposit insurance mechanism is crucial for ensuring a stable financial system through close monitoring of the banks' liquidity positions.
28 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Rethinking nationalism in the wake of Bangladesh’s uprising
If the country is to rebuild itself, it must establish a national identity that unites its citizens and secures the future of the state.
27 September 2024, 08:00 AM
Empowering women beyond protests
To ensure that contributions from individuals like Nusrat, Prapti, and Dipty are not isolated, we must take concrete steps to empower the next generation of women
27 September 2024, 05:00 AM
The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh
Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.
27 September 2024, 04:00 AM
Peace-sensitive tourism can transform Bangladesh
By embracing peace-sensitive tourism, Bangladesh can develop its tourism sector as a force for good, fostering peace and equity for all
27 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The roadmap for energy sector must be changed
Govt must move away from import-loan-foreign company-dependent projects and adopt a cheaper, environment-friendly, and sustainable roadmap
27 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Confronting stagnation in Bangladesh's contraceptive uptake
Several factors influence the stagnation in contraceptive use and the unmet need for contraception in Bangladesh.
26 September 2024, 09:11 AM
Rethinking Bangladesh’s hi-tech parks
Infrastructure delays, skill shortages, and regulatory inefficiencies have hindered the success of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority.
26 September 2024, 05:00 AM
The urgent need to counter mob justice
Nearly two dozen people have reportedly been lynched by mobs in the last month and a half, according to media sources.
25 September 2024, 13:00 PM
We need to globalise 'Brand Bangladesh'
To create our brand appeal to buyers and consumers alike, we need a long-term, multi-pronged approach.
25 September 2024, 09:45 AM
What would raising the age limit for govt jobs mean?
While some may rejoice at the extended age, others argue it could worsen the job market.
25 September 2024, 06:00 AM