Our forestry policy must be rooted in local evidence
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Why are we still struggling to make health insurance work?
26 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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Citizens have already answered the ‘amendment or reform’ question
26 July 2026, 13:00 PM
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Interview / ‘Every child has the right to be taught by a properly trained teacher’
26 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Mangroves, livelihoods, and Bangladesh’s economic future
26 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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Before Bangladesh adds a third language, it needs the right language policy
25 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Time to build an EV conversion ecosystem at scale
25 July 2026, 13:00 PM
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Why Bangladesh's population planning must factor in climate-driven mobility
25 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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An uncomfortable question facing Bangladesh's universities
25 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / July charter implementation: Growing distance between BNP and the opposition is worrisome
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
Will the new party spark a new political culture?
Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.
13 March 2025, 18:00 PM
DeepSeek’s AI triumph: A call for Bangladesh to retain its brightest minds
The global AI race is no longer just about talent migration—it is about fostering innovation at home.
13 March 2025, 07:36 AM
Salami tradition caught up in politics over banknotes
The central bank has not been able to issue new notes without the portrait of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
13 March 2025, 06:38 AM
The new Bangladesh needs a new education system
Focusing on education is essential to changing the trajectory of a nation.
13 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Can we revive our riverine transport?
Bangladesh, often called the “land of rivers,” has traditionally depended on its extensive river network for transportation.
13 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Priorities and challenges for the new education adviser
The primary and non-formal education sub-sector reform initiative is a positive but partial move that leaves major education sector concerns unaddressed.
13 March 2025, 02:00 AM
The rise and fall of Dhaka muslin
Dhaka muslin: a fabled fabric from Bengal, prized worldwide, vanished quickly.
12 March 2025, 12:00 PM
Sink-based solutions can ease Chattogram's waterlogging
Sustainable solutions is needed for Chattogram's waterlogging problem.
12 March 2025, 10:00 AM
How violent slogans shape our political culture
Some slogans transcend party rivalries and explicitly call for brutal violence
12 March 2025, 09:02 AM
US exit from Ukraine: A turning point in global power struggles
The recent developments surrounding the US’ withdrawal from its active support for Ukraine are set to have profound geopolitical ramifications.
12 March 2025, 09:00 AM
How Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest threatens free speech on US campuses
Beyond the personal cost to activists, the economic and diplomatic fallout of these crackdowns could be severe.
12 March 2025, 07:31 AM
Complicity in Rohingya genocide cannot go unpunished
Rohingya in Myanmar face denial of rights, atrocities, and forced displacement since 1962.
12 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Giving people power beyond the ballot box
Democracy is not just about elections.
12 March 2025, 03:00 AM
A life dedicated in pursuit of social justice
His post-independence contributions reflect his lifelong devotion to nation-building.
12 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Parental neglect may create uncaring children
"Villains are not born; they are created"—this saying contains a profound reality that defies the conventional tales we frequently accept without inquiry.
11 March 2025, 11:15 AM
State must ensure women’s safety
Umama Fatema, a student of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, Dhaka University, and spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
11 March 2025, 09:44 AM
Beijing’s tactical silence over Trump’s global gambits
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a seasoned diplomat, opted for parables to characterise Donald Trump’s foreign policy.
11 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Echoes of Tulip Mania in our economy
Bangladesh's stock market volatility, real estate boom, and rising foreign debt is reminiscent of Tulip Mania.
11 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Why the DU student harasser got bail
Bangladesh law penalises harassment, with jail and fines under key provisions.
11 March 2025, 02:00 AM
The ongoing struggle for women’s safety
The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.
11 March 2025, 02:00 AM