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.
4d 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.
3w ago
CAA and its effects on Indian secularism and regional stability
The Act, clearly, is a step in the wrong direction.
1m ago
'High dependence on imported fossil fuels bringing trouble'
"The high dependence on imported fossil fuels has significantly impacted our energy system."
1m 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?
1m ago
On the road to the trillionaire’s club
Today, Bangladesh boasts an impressive GDP size of $455.2 billion, estimated to be the 33rd biggest economy in the world in nominal terms, and is ranked 25th in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP).
2m ago
What haunts us at night
People really are struggling beyond any comprehension to get by—at least for you and me.
3m ago
‘It is obvious that there will be no effective parliamentary opposition’
Advocate Sultana Kamal speaks with Eresh Omar Jamal of The Daily Star about Bangladesh’s 12th parliamentary election and its ramifications for the country’s political and governance landscapes.
3m ago
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.
October 17, 2022
Load-shedding in Bangladesh: Are we living in 2022 or 1984?
The lack of transparency in the energy sector is costing the nation dearly.
October 7, 2022
Energy prices should be consciously regulated by the government
When global prices dropped, we did not see the energy prices go down in Bangladesh. Why is that?
August 27, 2022
Only the guilty need indemnity laws
The national energy crisis is a direct result of the corruption and nepotism encouraged by the indemnity law.
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