How our youth can leverage Bangladesh-China ties

For people-to-people friendship and mutual prosperity, communication barriers must be overcome.
11 April 2025, 05:00 AM

EC’s accountability is key to Bangladesh’s electoral reform

Success of wider electoral reforms depends heavily on the EC’s willingness to adopt reforms.
11 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Our startup ecosystem needs nurturing

The start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh is experiencing a period of exciting growth, driven largely by a youthful, entrepreneurial population eager to make their mark.
11 April 2025, 02:00 AM

A closer look at the Modi-Yunus meeting

Forty minutes on the sidelines: Did it set the right tone?
10 April 2025, 07:20 AM

The colonial legacy in our digital infrastructure

How Bangladesh and the Global South remain trapped in digital dependence
10 April 2025, 07:00 AM

A ‘new constitution’ and my discontents

Constitution-making is invariably an “elitist” chore, as scholars rightly call it “equitable elite bargaining.”
10 April 2025, 05:00 AM

Are we truly against discrimination?

“Students Against Discrimination” (SAD) sounded like a dream when we first heard about it.
10 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Popular mandate and the road to consensus and change

The current situation requires cooperation, institutional restructuring and free and fair elections.
10 April 2025, 02:00 AM

India's transshipment decision 'unfortunate, unnecessary'

Former WB lead economist says India did not follow protocols or etiquette
9 April 2025, 12:52 PM

Bangladesh should intervene fast in the Gaza genocide case

Bangladesh made written and/or oral submissions in the four advisory opinions related to Palestine.
9 April 2025, 09:00 AM

Can democracy and populism coexist?

Democracy, though globally dominant since the fall of communism, is far from a one-size-fits-all system.
9 April 2025, 07:00 AM

Getting the most out of our economic zones

Bangladesh's economic zones show progress but face challenges in attracting FDI.
9 April 2025, 03:00 AM

What should be our game plan to tackle global volatility?

Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), speaks to Ramisa Rob of The Daily Star about how Bangladesh can navigate the current challenges.
9 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Why Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation plan rings hollow

Myanmar’s recent announcement to repatriate 180,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh has drawn international attention.
8 April 2025, 09:40 AM

The draft Renewable Energy Policy 2025 needs revision

The long-awaited draft of the new Renewable Energy Policy (REP) 2025 was published in February, inviting suggestions and advice for refinement.
8 April 2025, 07:00 AM

The golden rule in recovering stolen assets

The million-dollar question is: how can Bangladesh recover the laundered money that has crossed its borders?
8 April 2025, 03:17 AM

How to avoid a summer of political discontent

It would be a gross dereliction of duty by our political leaders if they fail to reach a consensus on a reform package.
8 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Bangladeshi youth's solidarity with Palestine will be remembered

On April 7, 2025, Bangladeshis marched in response to a global strike, “The World Stops For Gaza."
7 April 2025, 11:30 AM

Taking China-Bangladesh relations to a new height

The relationship between China and Bangladesh is not directed towards third parties.
7 April 2025, 09:30 AM

Reassessing our southern defense strategy

The evolving security landscape now demands a shift in strategic focus.
7 April 2025, 05:00 AM