Moreover, microplastics can absorb heavy metals such as nickel, cadmium, lead, copper, and titanium onto their surfaces, increasing the risk of cancer in the human body.

We don’t need more violence, not even in the name of punishment.

Bangladesh has around 180 million people living in a small land area and ranks 8th in the world by population, though the GDP of the country was USD 2551 in 2023.

It is tempting to draw dramatic parallels between the Arab Spring and contemporary South Asia, especially as Bangladesh is, at the time of writing, holding the much-anticipated parliamentary elections.

Maududi treats normal gender interaction as dangerous, placing the burden on women to withdraw while excusing men from responsibility.

Every fatal crash is not just an accident; it is an indictment. The true test of the next government will not be the inauguration of another mega-project. It will be the day a commuter can travel from Uttara to Motijheel without fearing for their life, without losing three hours of their day, and without paying a bribe.

The Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, Shafiqur Rahman, has categorically declared that no woman can ever occupy the party’s highest leadership position.

We used to be sorted into faith by geography. Now, sorting is done by online echo chambers and nebulous algorithms.

Over the past few decades, Bangladesh has made significant progress in expanding access to education, moving from a setting where schooling was a privilege to one where it is both a legal obligation and a widely accepted social norm.

It is a striking paradox that recent right-wing radical discourse in Bangladesh portrays feminism as a “Western agenda”.

During the peak of the monsoon season, it takes the high Himalayan water only days to reach the Bay of Bengal; however, it is a different story for the sediment coming from those high places.

The forced selling by the US and the EU will shrink Bangladesh’s capacity to spend on more urgent needs, including tackling climate change and climate adaptation.

Manik introduces the main character of his novel by stating, 'Shashi’s character has two distinct parts. On one side, he does not lack imagination, passion, and a sense of humour; on the other, he also has enough affection for domestic acumen and wealth.

When institutions serve power, not people

In conversation with Adnan Morshed

Bangladesh stands at the brink of a major energy crisis, the consequence of decades of emphasis on power generation without securing a sustainable supply of primary energy.

Bangladesh is currently grappling with the severe consequences of unplanned urbanisation. Key metropolitan hubs—including Dhaka, Chattogram, Gazipur, Narayanganj, Mymensingh, and Cumilla—have expanded in a manner that is increasingly unsustainable for both people and the environment.

The typical discussion on maritime resources has long been tailored to exploring the huge potential of Bangladesh in this sector.

The present state of disaster management in Bangladesh reflects both substantial progress and ongoing challenges.

The Daily Star: What should the upcoming government immediately do to make Bangladesh’s communication infrastructure—particularly in Dhaka—functional beyond just building more roads and megaprojects?