Women breaking the glass ceiling? Not so much in sports
In Bangladesh, we have a long way to go in encouraging, promoting and creating a conducive ecosystem for the inclusion of more women in sports.
2w ago
Israel is rogue, but Iran must demonstrate restraint
It remains to be seen what Israel does with its replenished weapons inventory.
3w ago
How we are missing out on higher remittances
Do we have the vision and political will to accelerate change and make the most of the opportunities that are about to unfold?
4w ago
Civil war in Myanmar: Bangladesh should beef up border security
Some 264 members of Myanmar’s border and security forces have entered the Bangladesh side illegally to escape fighting
3m ago
ICJ interim ruling on Israel’s war on Gaza: Unsurprisingly disappointing
Still, it has the potential to force the much-needed ceasefire by creating sufficient pressure on Israel's key allies.
3m ago
Israel is stoking Iran’s wrath
Is Israel's desire for dominance in the region the only factor behind wanting to take the war to Iran?
3m ago
As civil order crumbles in Myanmar, Bangladesh should be alert
If Myanmar’s civil war continues on its current course, there could be ripple effects on Bangladesh and other neighbouring countries.
3m ago
Attacks on Yemen could open Middle East’s pandora’s box
The US and UK strikes in Yemen have only aggravated the possibility of large-scale conflict in the already volatile Middle East.
4m ago
May 10, 2023
Cox’s Bazar: Buried in waste
Cox’s Bazar is already ecologically vulnerable, especially in the aftermath of the clearing of more than 8,000 acers of reserved forest land to accommodate and provide for the Rohingya refugees.
May 3, 2023
Eviction of marginalised communities: Exploited by all
The authorities have, over the years, failed to ensure dignified rehabilitation of the victims in the aftermath of evictions.
April 27, 2023
Bangladesh’s persistent child abuse woes
Why have we done so little to ensure safety and dignity of our future generations?
April 16, 2023
History rewritten is not really history
While it is important to update textbooks with recent events, a deliberate attempt to rewrite history is highly irresponsible.
April 3, 2023
Myanmar’s hybrid democracy is no democracy at all
The international community is rightfully saying that the junta is using legal instruments to gain legitimacy in the political landscape through a staged, superficial election “process”.
March 28, 2023
Inefficient system, criminal traders making people’s suffering worse
It is high time the government and policymakers took this problem seriously.
March 15, 2023
Why are we failing to curb inflation?
With Ramadan coming up, people’s woes will increase.
March 9, 2023
Biman: A cesspool of corruption
It’s high time Biman was overhauled and corporate governance and a stringent code of conduct was introduced.
March 1, 2023
Samrat-Khaled-Mominul should be behind bars
Criminals like Samrat, Khaled and Mominul should be miles away from the political scene.
February 22, 2023
The Rohingya feel pangs of hunger too
The international community cannot turn their backs on the Rohingya refugees.
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