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Uneven heat: How Bangladesh’s power cuts draw a map of inequality
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The PMO needs a policy and programme coordination cell
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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
Appoint missing commissioners to keep RTI Act alive
There appears to be a shift in the attitude of many public authorities towards the RTI Act.
16 February 2025, 02:00 AM
A colonial relic in corporate drag
The absurdity of wearing ties, a colonial relic, persists in tropical climates.
15 February 2025, 15:25 PM
Love ensnared by technology
Technology, as Binoy Mukhopadhyay said, gives speed, and steals emotions. Love suffers its impact.
14 February 2025, 10:00 AM
The honeymoon period of the interim government is over
What started as a moment of hope—a chance to break free from the chains of authoritarian rule—has increasingly turned into a struggle for meaningful reform.
14 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Reflections on Aynaghar and the politics of manipulation in the education sector
The seeds of chaos were deliberately planted in the education sector.
14 February 2025, 04:00 AM
Devils, heroes, or something in between?
Should we continue to condone unregulated public outbursts?
14 February 2025, 02:00 AM
How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies
We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse
13 February 2025, 18:57 PM
How the tech war could turn brutal
DeepSeek's reliance on NVIDIA chips while highlighting a current dependency also underscores China's determination to overcome it.
13 February 2025, 09:08 AM
Economics for all?
How one develop can enough economic knowledge to understand political choices.
13 February 2025, 06:00 AM
Economic diplomacy in the time of geopolitical turbulence
Bangladesh needs effective economic diplomacy to navigate global challenges post-LDC graduation.
13 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Ekushey Boi Mela: At the crossroads of freedom and censorship
A series of unsettling incidents over recent years has cast a long shadow over the fair’s foundational principles.
13 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Akhteruzzaman Elias’ thought on novel writing in Bengali literature
Akhteruzzaman Elias would often deconstruct novels as a literary form, emphasising the role of social realism in mastering its craft.
12 February 2025, 09:45 AM
Can we rise back up from the abyss of corruption?
The recommendations of the Anti-Corruption Reform Commission must be implemented with a specific focus on the ACC’s true independence and accountability.
12 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Upgrading ILS: Key to solving Dhaka airport's fog woes
Year after year, flight diversions disrupt schedules, causing frustration and financial losses
11 February 2025, 19:40 PM
Why nuclear energy makes sense for Bangladesh
Coal is responsible for approximately 24.6 deaths per TWh (terawatt hour) due to air pollution and occupational hazards.
11 February 2025, 19:00 PM
Is calling on the dead the only way to solve the case?
I can still recall the fateful morning of February 11. One of my fellow journalists called and asked me to switch the TV on.
11 February 2025, 12:16 PM
Circular agricultural platform can benefit farmers and consumers
A circular agricultural innovation platform would connect farmers and consumers without having too many value chain actors competing with each other.
11 February 2025, 08:00 AM
Women in STEM can revolutionise the industry
Female representation in STEM is important for innovation and equality.
11 February 2025, 06:00 AM
In defence of secularism in Bangladesh
Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.
11 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Why do we need so many universities?
Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.
11 February 2025, 02:00 AM