Gazi Nazrul’s case raises bigger questions for parliament
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Chattogram port’s empty-container problem needs more than quick fixes
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Our forestry policy must be rooted in local evidence
26 July 2026, 15:45 PM
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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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Prioritising worker well-being in a climate crisis
LEED-certified factories in Bangladesh may not protect workers from climate risks.
12 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Bangladesh’s strategic crossroads in 2025 and beyond
Bangladesh’s policy must be one of strategic pragmatism, recalibrating alliances to safeguard its interests and promote long-term prosperity.
12 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Is this the right time for tax hikes?
Recently, the value-added tax (VAT) and supplementary duty (SD) have been increased on nearly one hundred products and services.
12 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Restricting Dhaka University: When safety meets public outrage
The restriction has forced many passengers to walk from the metro rail station or take a second ride to move through the campus.
11 January 2025, 06:00 AM
A 10-step proposal for election road map 2025
The proposed road map outlines a structured approach to achieving a credible electoral process.
11 January 2025, 02:00 AM
In the mosquitoes’ den
The battle has been fought since time immemorial. Unplanned urbanisation goes hand in hand with mosquito explosions.
10 January 2025, 10:59 AM
Challenges to media freedom in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Post-uprising media changes in Bangladesh face setbacks amid ongoing challenges.
10 January 2025, 06:00 AM
A crossover episode with my depression
Mental health struggles are part of the journey, not character flaws or personal failures.
10 January 2025, 04:00 AM
Bangladesh’s eunomia problem
In the ancient Greek society, eunomia outlined how things should be in an ideal society.
10 January 2025, 02:00 AM
BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change
For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.
9 January 2025, 11:00 AM
The truth about e-cigarettes
This decision by the interim government to ban e-cigarettes has no rhyme or reason and definitely has no transparency.
9 January 2025, 10:03 AM
Now is the time to act on Rohingya crisis
Bangladesh faces challenges managing the Rohingya crisis without a clear asylum policy.
9 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Why does the proclamation of July uprising matter?
The proclamation of the July uprising will be a profound declaration of justice, resilience, and rebirth.
9 January 2025, 05:00 AM
Tulip Siddiq's scandal and the politics of gratitude
Pricey properties dotting London’s posh neighbourhoods have been gifted or linked to Tulip Siddiq, thanks to "gratitude” and “political alliances.”
9 January 2025, 02:10 AM
What makes Bangladesh's economy more troubled to progress?
There is no certainty that the economic aspects won’t deteriorate further.
9 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Desire’s ripple effects and economic fallout
Our desires can also indirectly cause inflation by impacting the cost of production.
8 January 2025, 10:37 AM
On reforming our imported institutions and governance
South Asia was fragmented in 1947 at the macro (regional) level, but even more egregiously so at the micro (nation-state) level.
8 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Justin Trudeau’s fall from grace
As is often the case in politics, the sheen of idealism can wear thin under the relentless pressures of governance and harsh realities of public scrutiny.
7 January 2025, 09:44 AM
A long-term vision for our local government
Local government reform must continue, keeping future demand for services in view.
7 January 2025, 06:00 AM
The hope is not there
It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell
7 January 2025, 03:00 AM