The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system
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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
Police reform must break free from colonial legacy
Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.
7 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child
Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.
6 February 2025, 11:23 AM
We need public health reform for steady economic growth
Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025, 09:00 AM
Time to Act: A one-stop solution for uprising victims is moral imperative
The state is sending them from one office to another, from one city to another
6 February 2025, 07:10 AM
Breathing in the apocalypse
A smog-choked city feigns denial as it claims the title of worst air quality.
6 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Renewed US-China trade war is about tech supremacy too
China's determination to become a major player in this field is evident.
6 February 2025, 04:53 AM
'Israel killed 75 of my relatives in a single strike'
Ibrahim Saleem Kishko, a Palestinian student at Dhaka Medical College, offers a window into the reality of life in Gaza.
6 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Is the pendulum swinging too fast between left, centre and right?
With the fall of the autocratic Awami League regime, our differences have once again surfaced.
6 February 2025, 02:00 AM
DUCSU election will usher in student unity
The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
5 February 2025, 07:00 AM
A golden opportunity for Bangladesh?
Bangladesh has always been a viable destination for Chinese firms as it offers some significant benefits that Chinese companies enjoy at home.
5 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Awami League protests: A comeback or a cry for relevance?
Awami League’s protests reflect a party grappling with its own political survival rather than a genuine struggle for democracy.
5 February 2025, 02:00 AM
World Cancer Day: Importance of holistic approach for patient care
World Cancer Day: "United in Unique." See the person, not just the patient--a call for unity.
4 February 2025, 09:10 AM
Can pluralism replace secularism in Bangladesh?
Replacing secularism with pluralism poses significant risks if not accompanied by clear and enforceable measures.
4 February 2025, 06:30 AM
To solve the Rohingya crisis, we must address the root causes
The Rohingya crisis continues to mystify everyone with its uncertainties.
4 February 2025, 06:09 AM
We need a national cancer registry
Establishing a national cancer registry is crucial for advancing cancer control in Bangladesh.
4 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Trump’s tariff shockwaves and implications for Bangladesh
The imposition of tariffs by US President Donald Trump is a departure from traditional free trade principles promoted by the World Trade Organization.
4 February 2025, 02:00 AM
The end of progress?
With the return of Donald Trump and his MAGA movement, perhaps we should call the current era “end of progress.”
3 February 2025, 09:00 AM
A repeal that retains impunity
Why is the interim government taking this seemingly anti-public stance?
3 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Civil service 2.0: A prototype for reform
Although a lot can be said about the civil service obsession of the people in general, it is one of the guaranteed pathways towards upward mobility in Bangladesh.
3 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Trump’s re-withdrawal from Paris Agreement
On the very first day of assuming office on January 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to immediately withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement.
3 February 2025, 03:00 AM