How toxic digital spaces are grooming angry young men
15 June 2026, 13:25 PM
Views
How the proposed budget reinforces an unequal tax structure
15 June 2026, 08:00 AM
Opinion
Before adding a third language, fix students' foundational learning crisis
15 June 2026, 12:00 PM
Views
What the 57th border talks refused to say about BSF killings and push-ins
14 June 2026, 10:00 AM
Views
Who pays for a fossil-free future? Bonn talks must answer the question
14 June 2026, 09:00 AM
Views
A record health budget, but the challenge, as always, is execution
15 June 2026, 09:00 AM
Views
Persistent delay in restoring the Information Commission is unacceptable
15 June 2026, 11:00 AM
Views
With opposition inputs, the budget debate finally matures, but constraints persist
14 June 2026, 11:00 AM
Views
How falling real prices threaten Bangladesh’s apparel sector
14 June 2026, 08:00 AM
RMG NOTES
A budget of promises, pressures, and unanswered questions
13 June 2026, 09:00 AM
Views
We must be economical in our energy use
We are facing rising power demand amid summer, Ramadan, and energy efficiency challenges.
18 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Yunus speaks out: A rallying cry for women’s safety
He ordered the policemen, in no uncertain terms, that they ensure the safety of women and bring the perpetrators to justice
18 March 2025, 06:01 AM
How parties can reach a consensus on reforms and elections
Prolonged uncertainty or a rigid "reform first, elections later" or “my way or the highway” stance will only deepen the crisis.
18 March 2025, 05:00 AM
Are we looking at a second republic or a fourth?
The fundamental goal must be to preserve historical integrity rather than rewrite history for political convenience.
18 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Abul Mansur’s lament was the unfulfilled promise of democracy
Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.
18 March 2025, 02:31 AM
Our schools must do more to stop bullying
Despite being quite the nerd, I found no solace in education.
17 March 2025, 10:30 AM
Financial literacy: A key defence against fraud
The financial sector is increasingly targeted by various types of fraud, including phishing, identity theft, credit card fraud, and Ponzi schemes.
17 March 2025, 09:30 AM
The future of international crimes prosecution in Bangladesh
The prosecution of international crimes, whether at the international or domestic level, is a serious matter.
17 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Pain, bleeding and helplessness: Living with fibroids and cysts
Women's health research is inequitable despite physiological differences. This is a social injustice.
17 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Awami League's downfall and the politics of cognitive dissonance
Acknowledging mistakes is not a sign of weakness; it is a prerequisite for political rehabilitation.
17 March 2025, 03:00 AM
What’s blocking the reforms in Bangladesh?
Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.
17 March 2025, 02:00 AM
DU’s faculty hiring policy is a relic from the past
DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.
16 March 2025, 10:30 AM
What would the healthcare sector of the future look like?
Healthcare around the world is going through unique and dynamic changes.
16 March 2025, 09:00 AM
Professor Yunus’s government: Are we blaming the victim?
Professor Yunus inherits a nation in turmoil, balancing hope and challenges in Bangladesh
16 March 2025, 07:00 AM
How Bangladesh can recover its stolen assets
Bangladesh intensifies efforts to recover stolen assets and combat money laundering.
16 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Global aid cuts must not hinder women’s empowerment
The funding cuts by USAID and other donors signal a worrying trend that could impact gender equality efforts worldwide.
16 March 2025, 03:00 AM
RTI Act is on life support
Right to Information (RTI) Act in Bangladesh is in danger.
16 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Granting rivers legal status can redefine our relationship with nature
When a river becomes a legal subject, it can challenge harmful development, pollution, and degradation—forcing humans to respect its interests.
15 March 2025, 11:00 AM
Strategic choices in the new space race
Starlink's Ukraine role exposed single-provider risks. US threatens suspension; China eyes space.
15 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Will the UN chief’s visit put the focus back on the Rohingya issue?
The Rohingya refugees in the Cox’s Bazar camps are about to face a situation worse than they have been enduring.
15 March 2025, 04:12 AM