I spent two years learning AI, then another year unlearning it
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Gazi Nazrul’s case raises bigger questions for parliament
27 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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Chattogram port’s empty-container problem needs more than quick fixes
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Our digital evidence framework must evolve with AI
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We need stronger digital systems to seize the China-plus-one opportunity
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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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Inequity in education is holding us back
We need to support children from poorer socio-economic backgrounds.
4 June 2024, 02:00 AM
Taking our start-up ecosystem to the next level
Startups are vehicles through which people come together to develop a scalable innovation.
3 June 2024, 13:00 PM
The power of words: Nikki Haley’s call to ‘finish them’ off
Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley's recent visit to Israel ignited controversy.
3 June 2024, 11:00 AM
The untold agony of Cyclone Remal
The floodwaters left half a million people stranded.
3 June 2024, 05:00 AM
SBTi debate has major implications for RMG suppliers
The carbon offsetting schemes that have been discredited in the past could be improved
3 June 2024, 05:00 AM
FY25 budget should focus on the right priorities
The national budget of FY2024-25 is set to be announced at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is going through a difficult phase.
3 June 2024, 02:00 AM
Liberal America’s dilemma: Balancing civil liberties with pro-Palestine protests
The Biden administration’s handling of campus protests is, in fact, an inevitable consequence of its illiberal acts in support of Israel.
2 June 2024, 09:35 AM
Spare us the hypocrisy
Moral policing by the West, when its own hypocrisy comes out through its actions controvening international law, one cannot help feeling bemused.
2 June 2024, 04:00 AM
A symbol of our degradation
It is a rare instance in the world when a country is sending its raw materials—jute in the case of Bangladesh—abroad without utilising it themselves
2 June 2024, 02:00 AM
Are multilateral financial institutions doing enough to ensure climate justice?
She alleges that the development paradigm still reflects the colonial framework of power relationships.
2 June 2024, 01:00 AM
How to protect the world from the next pandemic
“History teaches us that the next pandemic is a matter of when, not if,” warned WHO DG Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus earlier this year.
1 June 2024, 09:00 AM
Earth: Our only home, our responsibility
It is crucial for us to acknowledge that our actions have profound consequences on this planet
1 June 2024, 06:01 AM
Protecting the best interests of children during divorce
Many have witnessed physical and emotional abuse taking place in the relationship between their parents.
1 June 2024, 06:00 AM
Kaiputra: The untold story of a discriminated and excluded community
The public, in general, also uses the same word but Kawara, in Bangla, is used in a derogatory way implying the community that lives with pigs.
1 June 2024, 04:07 AM
People are tired of pointless elections. But does AL care?
it is high time for the Awami League to do some soul-searching.
1 June 2024, 01:00 AM
Do you know about hope molecules?
At the base of the connection between physical exercise and mental health is the fascinating discovery of hope molecules.
31 May 2024, 10:00 AM
What does the EU due diligence directive mean for Bangladesh?
The directive defines due diligence and outlines key steps that companies are required to take to comply with it.
31 May 2024, 04:05 AM
‘Booming’ economy, struggling people
When it comes to the simultaneous existence of growth and crisis, Bangladesh has become a model.
31 May 2024, 02:00 AM
Is Bangladesh prepared for a major earthquake?
A 5.5 magnitude earthquake on the Richter scale rattled Bangladesh on the evening of May 29, sending tremors through major cities.
30 May 2024, 10:30 AM
Why is managing banks’ liquidity risks so important?
Without ensuring good governance in the banking sector, liquidity management strategies will not function properly in Bangladesh’s banks.
30 May 2024, 10:00 AM