Opinion / Media reform in Bangladesh needs precision, not pressure
30 January 2026, 00:49 AM
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Confrontational election politics shows that little has changed
30 January 2026, 00:56 AM
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Opinion / The referendum question and a closer look at the July National Charter
30 January 2026, 01:07 AM
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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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The (ir)rationality of changing the national anthem
Those who want change must first clearly present their rationale and answer why the current anthem or flag is no longer suitable
7 September 2024, 11:45 AM
A journey from protests to prison to pardon
Despite the pardon, the entire incident underscores the crucial need for stronger diplomatic ties and improved migrant labour rights.
7 September 2024, 09:18 AM
Reforms required in Bangladesh’s school system
The country faces a multitude of challenges, from severe literacy and numeracy gaps to the politicisation of school committees.
7 September 2024, 06:00 AM
‘Reforms are crucial to strengthen the Election Commission’
Nothing can make the electoral system foolproof because it does not depend fully on the EC
7 September 2024, 03:00 AM
What should be the qualifications of a university VC?
A competent and wise vice-chancellor can turn the university into a modern and research-oriented institution
6 September 2024, 11:00 AM
Restoring power to the people: A step towards a fair energy pricing system
For nearly two years, Bangladeshi consumers have suffered under an executive system that gave the government unchecked power to set energy prices without their input.
6 September 2024, 06:00 AM
Rebranding and rebuilding Bangladesh
Now that the dust is starting to settle down, there are growing calls for reforms across the nation.
6 September 2024, 05:00 AM
We must not allow sacrifices of the martyrs to go in vain
Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus sends out a message on the occasion of a month since the student-led mass uprising in Bangladesh.
6 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The unseen toll of floods in Bangladesh
A call for compassionate action
5 September 2024, 12:00 PM
Sustainable policy reforms demand a cultural change
Dr Yunus outlined five strategic arenas for reform: the Election Commission (EC), judiciary, civil administration, security forces, and media.
5 September 2024, 09:41 AM
Reform the system, politics will fall in line
But let's remember, this victory is just the beginning—10 percent of the journey. The real challenge lies ahead. This is where we, Sri Lankans, faltered.
5 September 2024, 07:00 AM
From Felani Khatun to Swarna Das: When will border killings by BSF end?
The killing of people by BSF on the Bangladesh-India border has not stopped.
5 September 2024, 05:59 AM
The RMG workers’ movement requires stronger demands
We didn’t see labourers demanding the lift of restrictions on trade unions or the cessation of harassment.
5 September 2024, 04:00 AM
Preparing Generation Alpha for a Charitable Future
Encouraging students to take on leadership roles in community service projects can build on the legacy of Gen Z’s activism.
5 September 2024, 03:00 AM
Why overhaul of EC is topmost priority
Questions have been raised about the current Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Kazi Habibul Awal and his colleagues.
4 September 2024, 11:25 AM
Are we truly free in the new Bangladesh?
Encouraging a culture of norm enforcement at the cost of human rights
4 September 2024, 10:00 AM
Can the student movement free us from dynastic politics?
The students can help establish a new political party and free the country from the burden of family dynasties.
4 September 2024, 07:00 AM
Citizen engagement key to improving local government
The local government institution elections ought to be at the top of the interim administration's priorities following electoral changes.
3 September 2024, 11:00 AM
‘To Hell with Good Intentions’: Decolonising disaster management
If politically inexperienced youth can oust a tyrant prime minister, why can’t they battle with the flood that has engulfed a part of the country alone?
3 September 2024, 08:45 AM
Bangladesh’s criminal investigation system needs reformation
In Bangladesh, wholesale reform of the criminal investigation and justice system is necessary.
3 September 2024, 06:00 AM