The slow disappearance of Kuakata’s Rakhines
11 hour(s) ago
Unheard Voices
Long before Kuakata’s beaches drew tourists, before Kalapara had its name on any map, this stretch of Bangladesh’s southern coast was far less hospitable.
Is Bangladesh ready for the future of work?
11 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh built its economic rise on labour-intensive manufacturing. But the employment model that powered this growth is coming under increasing strain.
The forgotten history of football in Bangladesh
3 July 2026, 00:15 AM
From colonial maidans to liberation struggles, Bangladesh's forgotten football history reveals a legacy of pride, resistance, and triumph.
Racism in early Bengali advertising
11 hour(s) ago
Although Bengal Chemical set an example, some racist advertising illustrations were regularly drawn in our subcontinent.
Solar power should not become Bangladesh’s next expensive mistake
2 July 2026, 17:05 PM
Bangladesh's solar transition must prioritise transparency, affordability, and fairness to avoid repeating the costly mistakes of fossil fuel dependence.
Interactive / The haor crisis explained
16 May 2026, 22:36 PM
The Haor Crisis
The crisis in the Haor region of north-eastern Bangladesh is explained in an interactive, Slow Reads Special.
Interactive: Bangladesh Labour History · 1881 - 2026 / Fight for Justice
30 April 2026, 20:55 PM
In Focus
This timeline traces key moments, documenting adversity and progress, and offering insight into the quest for justice.
Justice at work for all
30 April 2026, 20:02 PM
Slow Reads Special
The history of labour in Bangladesh is a story of struggle and resilience, as workers—from colonial plantations to modern garment factories—have shaped the nation’s economic and political trajectory.
The Price of Labour
23 April 2026, 18:32 PM
Slow Reads Special
Between 2005 and 2026, a series of industrial disasters have exposed persistent failures in workplace safety, regulatory oversight, and accountability.
Bengal, Mysore, and the making of American independence
2 July 2026, 00:38 AM
In Focus
The American Revolution was shaped not only in colonial America but also by Bengal, Mysore, and Britain's Indian empire.
The many gifts of Mustafa Monwar
2 July 2026, 00:01 AM
In Focus
He not only planted the seeds of art in us but also nurtured them enough to see us bloom to his fullest satisfaction.
Consoled by the Brahmaputra: Reflections on the Holey Artisan attack
1 July 2026, 17:00 PM
In Focus
The next morning, the gunshots and blasts started around 7:30am. With the reverberations on the buildings, it was impossible to tell what was happening inside Holey and outside in the neighbourhood.
Building Islamic banking on Islamic values: The case for a Qard Hasan Bank
2 July 2026, 15:02 PM
Big Picture
A blueprint for building Islamic banking on qard hasan, waqf, and Islamic values.
Why Bangladesh must start rehearsing for the next earthquake
1 July 2026, 14:35 PM
Big Picture
Bangladesh must urgently implement routine earthquake drills in schools to transition from reactive disaster to proactive preparedness.
Why fixing Dhaka's transport system is key to cooling the city
1 July 2026, 00:10 AM
Big Picture
Reforming the Dhaka transport system with sustainable public transport solutions is vital to mitigate urban heat islands.
Why C-section births are on the rise in Bangladesh
30 June 2026, 13:44 PM
Big Picture
Commercialised healthcare and systemic anxieties drive Bangladesh’s escalating caesarean rates, overshadowing critical maternal health outcomes.
Why does the bride always leave? Rethinking South Asian marriage
26 June 2026, 08:30 AM
Wisdom
The question of why families have historically invested less in a daughter's education stops being a story about backward attitudes and becomes a story about incentives.
The saree I could not give away
24 June 2026, 19:13 PM
Wisdom
The saree reflects a portion of my life. It reminds me that the people we love exist beyond the moments we shared with them.
What the World Cup means for women in Bangladesh
23 June 2026, 08:30 AM
Wisdom
The way women experience the World Cup is often shaped by their responsibilities inside the home.
Dhaka's forgotten residents: Rethinking our relationship with animals
19 June 2026, 08:30 AM
Wisdom
The Animal Welfare Act of 2019 finally replaced the 1920 law, however its centre of gravity is still domesticated and farm animals, and how livestock should be fed, housed, transported, and slaughtered.
The cost of conservation in the Sundarbans
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Unheard Voices
Every year, the Sundarbans is closed to Bonojibis during June, July, and August, a period that coincides with the breeding season of fish and other aquatic species.
A 300-year-old shrine and the legend of Oggean Thakur
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Unheard Voices
Nestled along the waterlogged margins of Kawadighi Haor in Moulvibazar Sadar Upazila, the temple of Oggean Thakur stands as one of the most intriguing spiritual sites in the Sylhet region.
My father retired. Why can't my mother?
19 June 2026, 08:25 AM
Unheard Voices
Domestic labour remains unrecognised as work, leaving women without retirement, rest, or formal acknowledgement of contribution.
Why extreme heat hits girls hardest in Dhaka’s informal settlements
16 June 2026, 08:30 AM
Unheard Voices
In Dhaka's Shyampur settlement, extreme heat is reshaping adolescent girls' health, education, mobility, and daily survival.
The killing of Sonadia’s mangroves: An eyewitness account
13 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Unheard Voices
Horrific. Thousands of acres of mangroves have been wiped out. Across the landscape, fresh scars mark where trees were recently felled and burned.
The future of a Sundarbans tigress
11 June 2026, 08:30 AM
Unheard Voices
Bangladesh's rescued Sundarbans tigress offers a rare chance to advance science-based wildlife rehabilitation and conservation policies.
Can the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor become a reality?
1 July 2026, 00:10 AM
Geopolitical Insights
China's proposed economic corridor promises strategic opportunities for Bangladesh, but Myanmar's prolonged conflict makes its realisation a distant prospect.
India’s push-ins are not a border problem
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
On June 25, 2026, India’s new High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi, presented his credentials at Bangabhaban.
Why Bangladesh’s ‘Look East’ policy matters more than ever
28 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Geopolitical Insights
Begum Khaleda Zia is widely regarded as the pioneer who actively shaped and adopted Bangladesh’s formal ‘Look East’ policy during her tenures as Prime Minister of Bangladesh.
The real danger in the US-Iran ceasefire
27 June 2026, 08:35 AM
Geopolitical Insights
While conflicting narratives are normal, a new agreement between America and Iran lacks critical, durable enforcement mechanisms.
Prelude to an order for genocide
18 March 2026, 10:00 AM
Slow Reads Classics
AS President Yahya flew out of Dacca on the night of March 25 he took with him the last hopes of a united Pakistan. For the final two days he had been holed up in the Dacca cantonment with the junta of generals who rule Pakistan, putting the finishing touches to Operation Genocide.
Bangabandhu and the world
17 March 2026, 19:28 PM
Slow Reads Classics
As a professional diplomat, I saw Bangabandhu as a symbol of Bangladesh's freedom and independence.
In Focus / The untold history of why Khaleda Zia entered politics
30 December 2025, 11:53 AM
In Focus
Why did Khaleda Zia, a typical housewife who had become widow at a critical age in terms of Bangladesh's culture, join politics?