Law Opinion / The sleeping giant

8 July 2026, 00:00 AM Law & Our Rights
In the corridors of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, a quiet jurisprudential revolution is unfolding- one rewriting the rules of comparative constitutional democracy.
Law views / Refusal of entry visa in a global sporting event and international law
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM Law & Our Rights
For the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament, host USA granted visas to the Iranian Football team and “necessary support staff”, but a number of officials,
Law Vision / The need to protect our data
2 July 2026, 00:00 AM Law & Our Rights
According to global consumer surveys, personal data privacy has become a significant concern worldwide.

A growing herd in a shrinking forest

As elephant numbers grow in the forests of the Mymensingh region, shrinking habitats, blocked migration routes and escalating human-elephant conflict are threatening the future of one of Bangladesh’s last remaining transboundary elephant populations.

Women built the RMG might. Now they are losing ground

When Nasima got a text from her employer during the Eid holidays, she expected another routine message. Instead, it told her she had been fired.
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Reconsidering Article 70 in our Constitution

Floor crossing generally refers to the act of elected Member of Parliaments (MP) to vote against their party’s position in parliament.
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM

What reforms do our parents’ maintenance law need?

In 2013, the Maintenance of Parents Act was passed in Parliament as a recognition of the corresponding obligation of the offspring towards their parents.
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Vinyl Madness: Bringing analogue music back to digital Dhaka

Some hidden sanctuaries in Dhaka never leave you the same. They make you feel as though you belong, where even strangers feel like home -- all connected through the shared wavelength of music.
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM

More than a place of prayer: Juma in Old Dhaka

Fridays in Old Dhaka begin with a distinctive rhythm, building toward Juma prayer. During Juma, the atmosphere becomes layered: sacred inside, restless outside.
19 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Rohingyas coming in through hidden hill routes

They quietly enter Bangladesh via remote forests in Bandarban; local trafficking networks help them evade security checkpoints, find work
18 July 2026, 08:00 AM

Pharma industry’s next big leap

Bangladesh’s drugmakers are pursuing complex medicines to expand exports and improve patient access
18 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Ghonoghota 2: Monsoon dance returns to Bokultola

The rains return, and with them, a celebration of rhythm and resilience. Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy, in collaboration with the Faculty of Fine Arts (Charukola Onushod), University of Dhaka, will stage “Ghonoghota 2” -- a monsoon dance recital following the resounding success of last year’s inaugural production.
17 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Galleri Kaya hosts hands-on painting session for JAAGO students

Galleri Kaya in Uttara hosted a hands-on painting workshop for 15 JAAGO Foundation students on 9 July, held as part of an ongoing exhibition at the gallery.
15 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Monsoon on overdrive

Cloudbursts sound poetic; the monsoon is dreamy. Getting drenched in the rain, pouring steaming dudh cha into a saucer by the roadside and blowing across its surface, watching the city turn emerald under the downpour -- these are the images that make the monsoon feel romantic.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Chandra Bhattacharjee’s Art of Survival

Chandra Bhattacharjee’s journey is one of hardship, and his philosophy is grounded in lived experience. One of India’s most talented contemporary artists, he carries a suave personality shaped by struggle and survival, with scars surfacing in muted tones.
12 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Tk 6,000cr moves daily. But not every wallet is winning

Mobile financial services changed how Bangladesh sends money and makes payments, but market competition has failed to keep pace
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Role of Nutrition Entrepreneurs in Accelerating Nutrition-Sensitive Integration in Bangladesh

For the past 40 years, iDE Bangladesh has focused on creating livelihood opportunities for rural communities through market-based and systems-driven approaches.
9 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Black garlic and the metro’s shopping trail

I love exotic spices and use them in my culinary experiments. Sometimes the result is brilliant, while other times it’s a disaster. Still, I continue my witch’s brew with whatever herbs or spices I can get my hands on.
9 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Gender Responsive Climate Governance in Bangladesh: Strengthening Policy, Institution and Sectoral Action

The impacts of climate change are evolving and affecting different groups in different ways, with women often facing greater challenges from heatwaves, water scarcity, and other climate-related stresses.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Ethical use of animals in biomedical research in Bangladesh

Using animals for biomedical research purposes has been a significant part of scientific studies for a long time.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

The sleeping giant

In the corridors of the Supreme Court of Bangladesh, a quiet jurisprudential revolution is unfolding- one rewriting the rules of comparative constitutional democracy.
8 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Then and Now: The Mohammadpur I grew up in

My earliest memories of Mohammadpur begin at Tajmahal Road, from a time when I was barely four, old enough to witness a world that felt steady and whole.
6 July 2026, 00:00 AM

FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup

Each tournament boosts businesses ranging from apparel to food delivery services.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka’s beautiful football madness

“He was jumping around the street, glowing -- he’d just personalised his own Messi jersey. I couldn’t resist asking for a picture.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM