Yunus’s China visit can open many doors

Although China is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner, Bangladeshi exports to China remain low.
26 March 2025, 11:28 AM

From convoy to controversy: can NCP live up to its reformist image?

To his credit, Sarjis Alam attempted to explain his 100-car motorcade on Facebook, albeit by way of answering Tasnim Jara's query about the source of his funds
26 March 2025, 07:43 AM

Could Starlink solve the connectivity challenges in Bangladesh?

A business model is required to reduce the cost of initial setup and monthly subscription fee of Starlink services.
26 March 2025, 07:00 AM

Would I be the kind of person to forget history?

Forgetting history and dismissing sacrifices seemed ingrained in Bangalee's nature.
26 March 2025, 06:00 AM

Why we need competitive salaries in academia

India's PhD support dwarfs Bangladesh's. IIIT-Delhi pays INR 60K.
26 March 2025, 03:51 AM

The road to liberation: March 1971 and the years that led to it

The 1971 Liberation War was the culmination of a long struggle for a democratic, secular, and egalitarian society.
26 March 2025, 02:00 AM

How VR is transforming education through immersive learning

VR creates an immersive three-dimensional environment.
25 March 2025, 09:00 AM

A vision for Dhaka’s Aminbazar Waste-to-Energy project

Dhaka faces a waste crisis. WtE can help by converting waste into energy, reducing landfill reliance & pollution.
25 March 2025, 07:00 AM

Henry Kissinger’s role in 1971

Lauded by some as a master of diplomacy and realpolitik, he remains, in the eyes of others, a war criminal who should have been held accountable for his actions.
25 March 2025, 06:00 AM

March 25 through the eyes of ordinary people

Here are three personal accounts about the victims of the dark night of March 25, 1971.
25 March 2025, 03:00 AM

Awami League’s crimes: What should be its punishment?

Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
25 March 2025, 02:00 AM

Potato farmers' plight needs long-term solutions

Potato farmers face crisis despite being crucial for food security in Bangladesh.
24 March 2025, 07:00 AM

Let women thrive both online and offline

The surge in digital violence against women in Bangladesh must be addressed.
24 March 2025, 06:00 AM

Netanyahu’s war and the human cost

The Netanyahu government spent approximately $31 billion on the war in Gaza (and Lebanon) in 2024.
24 March 2025, 04:00 AM

The more BNP talks about reforms, the less convincing it sounds

BNP’s adversarial politics hurts more because it was expected to lead a new culture of politics.
24 March 2025, 02:00 AM

A community-driven approach to restoring law and order

The popular uprising that led to the downfall of the former regime has left law and order in a state of decline.
23 March 2025, 07:00 AM

The future of work: Challenges and opportunities for youth employment

There is no denying the fact that the greatest wealth of a nation is neither its geographical size nor its natural resources, but its skilled human resources.
23 March 2025, 05:00 AM

What will we do for the people of Gaza?

Genocide in Gaza under Netanyahu's regime demands global attention.
23 March 2025, 03:00 AM

Will the construction of roads paved with gold continue?

High construction costs in our mega infrastructure projects raise concerns.
23 March 2025, 02:00 AM

Char dakhal in art and politics

The proverbial practice of char dakhal has now extended to politics in the form of chandabaji (money extortion) as a metaphor for criminal greed.
22 March 2025, 10:00 AM