Fear and loathing surrounding India’s election
After the first phase of voting, Modi seems to have changed his campaign strategy, focusing more on firing up BJP's Hindu base.
4d ago
Where do the weapons for the Gaza genocide come from?
On May 7, Israeli newspaper Haaretz ran a news report on its website, titled “US Slow-rolling Weapons Sale to Israel, Sparking Questions of Policy Shift.”
1w ago
Barring unfit vehicles an unimplementable order
The Police Headquarters yesterday instructed all its field level units not to allow any vehicles without fitness clearance to operate on the roads. But is it implementable?
2w ago
Should social media be our new public square?
Aside from posting, social media has become the go-to place for many to get their news, views and overall information, and for communicating them.
3w ago
Moscow terror attack and its aftermath
Putin has been widely credited for bringing security and some semblance of order to Russia after the turbulent decade that followed the collapse of the USSR, however, this attack may shatter some of that confidence.
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CAA and its effects on Indian secularism and regional stability
The Act, clearly, is a step in the wrong direction.
2m ago
'High dependence on imported fossil fuels bringing trouble'
"The high dependence on imported fossil fuels has significantly impacted our energy system."
2m ago
Roadmap for banking reforms: Old wine in a new bottle?
In February 2019, the central bank lowered the timeframe to three years from five years. And what has that achieved?
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February 11, 2023
Creating conditions for our youths to prosper
Despite overcoming its many economic challenges, one obstacle Bangladesh continues to struggle with is creating enough quality employment opportunities for its young population.
January 5, 2023
‘Unpredictability has become the new normal’
Unpredictability has become the new normal in a world afflicted by the forces of deglobalisation amidst rising geopolitical tensions.
December 22, 2022
‘When people with integrity begin to rise, corruption fails’
Narayan Adhikari (Nepal country director and co-founder) and Sanjeeta Pant (programmes and learning manager) of Accountability Lab speak with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star.
December 15, 2022
On-field glory, off-field controversies: The World Cup so far
From a neutral point of view, this world cup has also given us great moments that resemble David overcoming Goliath.
December 11, 2022
How WikiLeaks revolutionised the world of journalism
Stefania Maurizi, an investigative journalist working for the Italian daily Il Fatto Quotidiano, speaks to Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star.
December 4, 2022
Destroying the economy to save the thieves
An unholy nexus of powerful people are protecting those who've stolen thousands of crores.
November 30, 2022
What modern states can learn from Ancient Rome
Many economists today believe we are committing one of the biggest economic blunders, which has brought ruin to countless past societies.
November 23, 2022
Revisit process of policymaking, not just the policies
The burden of imported inflation and supply-side implications of reduced imports will have adverse implications for economic growth and welfare, particularly of marginalised people.
November 13, 2022
Global economy showing warning signs
“It’s going to get ugly, the recession,” and there will be “a financial crisis,” Roubini said.
October 31, 2022
How can Bangladesh circumvent the global oil war?
Bangladesh should immediately get into negotiations with energy-exporting countries to come up with favourable arrangements.
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