How UK is planning to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda
On Tuesday, the UK parliament passed the "Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Act 2024", a controversial piece of legislation that's meant to deport illegal immigrants from the UK to the African nation of Rwanda
1d ago
Why planting as many trees as possible may not be the solution to the climate crisis
The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled
2d ago
Indian elections explained
India, by far the world’s largest democracy in terms of electorate, is set to embark on a nearly six-week long journey to elect members to its parliament
1w ago
An empty Dhaka on Eid and the questions we should ask
Before we daydream of a Dhaka with Eid levels of population density across the year, let us stop to consider why so many people live in Dhaka.
2w ago
For the love of computers
Buying a computer, for most people, is a fairly mundane activity. It involves going to a vendor with a budget, a list of requirements, and the hope that the salespeople are trustworthy and knowledgeable enough about the products to find the best possible deal.
2w ago
Buet and student politics: A storied past
Students at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) have boycotted classes and exams in protest of alleged resumption of political activities on campus
3w ago
Showcasing Bangladesh's development at home and abroad
Visual proof of Bangladesh's rapidly changing infrastructural outlook is being presented to audiences at home and abroad through the internet, and especially via YouTube
3w ago
Bangladesh 15th least happy country
The World Happiness Report 2024 ranked Bangladesh 129th out of 143 countries.
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March 16, 2024
Life takes place in Dhaka’s cafes
How humans discovered coffee and how, after centuries of innovation, it became the elixir it is now is a fascinating tale itself.
March 15, 2024
Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?
It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.
March 10, 2024
Can we rethink the city we want?
This rapid expansion of the restaurant sector has led to the cutting of many vital corners when it comes to safety.
February 29, 2024
Consumers brace for price shocks
Consumers are bracing for multiple price shocks ahead of Ramadan that usually marks a period of high household spending.
February 24, 2024
Dhaka air a winter hazard
Almost every morning this past winter, media outlets reported on Dhaka’s poor air quality.
February 20, 2024
Jaiswal and the fruits of single-minded obsession
What puts Yashasvi Jaiswal in the same category is less of a cricketing story, and more so a story of human struggle that led to miraculous success.
February 15, 2024
The rapid growth of Bangladesh’s economy, and what comes after
Growth has been the constant in the journey of the Bangladesh economy over the last two decades. Starting from 2004, excluding the outlier year of 2020 when the world economy was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh has maintained a growth rate of over five percent or more.
February 13, 2024
Why Pahela Falgun is celebrated on February 14 instead of 13
February 13 has been the date on which Pahela Falgun has been celebrated by most of us growing up. But for the last four years, Pahela Falgun has shifted to February 14 on the Gregorian calendar
February 13, 2024
Canadian student visa restriction puts Bangladeshi aspirants in a bind
The Canadian government has announced a 35 percent reduction of visas issued to international students at the undergraduate level for 2024 and 2025
February 6, 2024
What ails the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal is one of the world’s most important maritime shortcuts.
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