Reimagining sustainability from the ground up
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Uneven heat: How Bangladesh’s power cuts draw a map of inequality
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The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system
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Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The Daily Star / When independent newspapers burn, so does democracy
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
Climate change demands a smarter approach to healthcare
24 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Interview / ‘Even BNP is not beyond ICT’s reach if it commits crimes against humanity’
24 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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How to grow more rice without draining the land
23 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Rethinking canal dredging to improve flood management
23 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Ecocide is hard to litigate, but we must still demand accountability
23 April 2026, 12:00 PM
MIND THE GAP
Global buyers must share the cost in RMG’s green transition
23 April 2026, 09:00 AM
RMG NOTES
Resolving the Rohingya crisis: Does Bangladesh need to shift gear?
Bangladesh should explore all possible options to revive the discussion on resolving the Rohingya crisis.
27 February 2025, 06:00 AM
CO2 mineralisation can help curb pollution in Bangladesh
Integrating CO2 mineralisation into its industrial zones could unlock both environmental and financial rewards for the country.
27 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Jaishankar’s remarks on Bangladesh: A deeper understanding is necessary
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar recently made some strong remarks about Bangladesh at the Delhi University Literature Festival.
27 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Between tradition and taboo: The arranged marriage trope in Bangla dark romance literature
Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not endorse or condone any form of abuse or exploitation.
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Inside Ekushey Boi Mela: Books, readers and more
The Amar Ekushey Boi Mela unfolds like a familiar story -- one that returns every February, carrying with it the weight of history, the pulse of the present, and the dreams of a generation yet to come. It is a homecoming for readers, writers, and dreamers alike, a place where stories old and new find their way into eager hands
26 February 2025, 16:48 PM
Why children’s voices matter in unlocking their full potential
Parents in Bangladesh generally struggle to acknowledge even teacher-led play as an acceptable teaching tool.
26 February 2025, 15:00 PM
Innovation, cutting-edge research can unlock the Bay of Bengal’s potential
Ocean ecosystems provide the fundamental natural resources that underpin the ocean-based economy.
26 February 2025, 10:00 AM
Bangladesh Bank governor’s unfiltered remarks: A cause for concern?
“Mansur is a knowledgeable and well-intentioned governor, but given the sector’s sensitivity, he should exercise extreme caution in his public remarks”
26 February 2025, 08:55 AM
Street crime is a product of desperation, poverty, inequality
Criminal behaviour thrives when a nation fails to provide for the well-being of its citizens.
26 February 2025, 02:10 AM
How zila parishad can be an effective local government body
The Local Government Reform Commission’s recommendation to give zila parishads a stronger planning function makes sense.
26 February 2025, 02:00 AM
My mother’s golden boy
Col Anisuzzaman, 50, died bravely in the 2009 BDR mutiny, serving his country.
25 February 2025, 09:00 AM
Bangladesh must discard its archaic foreign policy
July-August uprising looks to shift Bangladesh's foreign policy towards sovereignty.
25 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Stop malicious attempts to increase gas, electricity prices
Long-term cost hikes hurt energy sector; BERC lost neutrality, harming consumers.
25 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Memories, trials and tribulations
Children of three slain army officers talk about their experience regarding BDR carnage
25 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Whitechapel, Bengal, and the great British identity crisis
Is this really about a tube station sign, or are we witnessing Britain’s ongoing existential crisis unfold in real-time?
24 February 2025, 11:01 AM
Real change or more of the same?
Denial and blame games won’t save us from the deepening law and order crisis.
24 February 2025, 09:10 AM
What is next after the KUET clash?
With Awami League’s ruthless and barbaric student wing now out of the picture, we had hoped for peace and stability in our educational institutions.
24 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Will youth political engagement ever go beyond protesting?
Dhaka faces frequent protests, causing disruptions, but lacks discourse on root causes.
24 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Protect our farmers from their grievances
Farmers are disconnected from the government, lacking timely support, even during natural disasters.
24 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Break free from the burden of excess
This culture of "cluttering" continuously adds to the growing piles of belongings that occupy significant space in the average urban household.
23 February 2025, 10:22 AM