Column by Mahfuz Anam / July charter implementation: Growing distance between BNP and the opposition is worrisome
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Extortion allegations taint SAD, shaking the student-led uprising that inspired a nation
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A letter to our burnt, beaten, and fallen children
Dear children, can you ever forgive us?
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30 July 2025, 08:50 AM
Let’s not stall the implementation of CHT Accord any longer
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30 July 2025, 07:00 AM
‘The July uprising was about truth and justice’
In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.
30 July 2025, 04:00 AM
An ex-chief justice on the dock: How Hasina broke the judiciary
Restoring public faith in the judiciary is now more urgent than ever.
30 July 2025, 02:00 AM
How energy politics fuels global militarisation
Energy is no longer merely a commodity; it is power, influence, and a principal driver of militarisation.
29 July 2025, 09:30 AM
How the Liangzhu model is challenging Silicon Valley’s AI dominance
The Liangzhu model benefits from coordinated support from both large corporations and the government.
29 July 2025, 05:00 AM
Why Bangladesh needs a national maritime roadmap
Our strategic location alone will not deliver the maritime future we are capable of building.
29 July 2025, 04:00 AM
The ICJ ruling on climate action can boost Global South's voice
The ICJ concluded that states have explicit legal duties to safeguard the climate system against anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
29 July 2025, 03:00 AM
It’s time to modernise our air force
Urban density in Dhaka has surpassed the thresholds for safe air operations. Military and civil aviation now operate in a dangerously overlapping airspace.
29 July 2025, 02:00 AM
How precision agriculture can transform Bangladesh
This method uses advanced technologies to enhance crop production while minimising waste and environmental impact.
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Addressing the crisis of child malnutrition in Bangladesh
Child nutrition begins in the womb and remains critical through the first two years of life.
28 July 2025, 06:00 AM
Why ESG standards matter now more than ever for Bangladesh
Strong ESG performance can reduce operational risks, cut costs, and build better relationships with workers and consumers.
28 July 2025, 04:00 AM
Reasons why the US lifted sanctions on Myanmar
This move has very little to do with Myanmar’s domestic politics.
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The arrest of Khairul Haque: A travesty of justice or a convenient scapegoat?
Khairul Haque's arrest has reignited a fierce debate surrounding his legacy.
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The toll of citizen journalism in Bangladesh
The equation is brutally simple: the more shocking the image, the more traction it garners.
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‘Protesters are not given medical care here’
How a July warrior was denied immediate medical care.
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Bangladesh in the age of global economic flux
Any casual observer of the recent global scenario can see a constant shift in global crosscurrents.
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