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Priyam Paul

The writer is a researcher and journalist.

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To feel Bengali, to think beyond Bengal: Dipankar Gupta in conversation

11 August 2026
Sociologist Dipankar Gupta critically examines Bengali identity, the bhadralok construct, and his intellectual evolution across the decades.
11 August 2026
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In conversation with Harbans Mukhia / Beyond kings and dynasties: Rethinking medieval Indian history

7 August 2026
Beyond kings and dynasties, historian Harbans Mukhia explains how people, ideas and imagination fundamentally reshape our understanding of medieval India.
7 August 2026
Blind spot of Bangladesh Studies

The blind spots of Bangladesh studies

3 August 2026
Willem van Schendel challenges traditional nation-state paradigms in Bangladesh studies, urging a broader trans-regional and environmental perspective.
3 August 2026
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Interview / Modern Islam has always been a 'secular' entity

20 July 2026
Iran provides an interesting example of the fate of Islamism and its ideological state
20 July 2026
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Bengal’s forgotten connections with Nazi Germany

15 July 2026
From 1933 onwards, Hitler and Nazi Germany were admired by certain groups of right-wing Indians, who were often anti-British nationalists.
15 July 2026
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500 years after Babur's victory / How the Mughal legacy continues to shape South Asia

16 June 2026
In the realm of everyday culture, Mughal influence permeated cuisine (techniques, dishes, and courtly food culture), dress, etiquette (adab), and aesthetic sensibilities, creating a shared repertoire that cuts across religious and regional boundaries.
16 June 2026
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The making of India’s Bengali Muslim problem

8 June 2026
I wrote this book before the July uprising, so the issues I discuss are not new developments but part of a much longer process.
8 June 2026
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Beyond kaanta-taar: Rethinking life at the Bangladesh–India border

23 May 2026
In conversation with Sahana Ghosh, author of A Thousand Tiny Cuts: Mobility and Security Across the India-Bangladesh Borderlands and assistant professor of Anthropology at the National University of Singapore.
23 May 2026
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The hard truths about Bangladesh’s food security

How would you evaluate Bangladesh’s agricultural development over the past 50 years?
25 February 2025
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Revive our rivers by securing flow and stopping pollution

What persistent challenges in Bangladesh’s river and water resource management demand immediate reform?
25 February 2025
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Bangla language and literature after ‘47

The partition of British India in 1947 posed significant challenges to the state-building process in both India and Pakistan, including in Bengal, which faced the complexities of being divided between the two new nations.
20 February 2025
Akhteruzzaman Elias’ thought on novel writing in Bengali literature

Akhteruzzaman Elias’ thought on novel writing in Bengali literature

Akhteruzzaman Elias would often deconstruct novels as a literary form, emphasising the role of social realism in mastering its craft.
12 February 2025
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Choosing Excellence: Private Universities Are Leading the Way

Private universities in Bangladesh have become integral to the country’s higher education landscape, playing a crucial role since their establishment.
1 February 2025
Fantastic 5 banks surpassing Tk 2,000 crore in operating profit

Fantastic 5 banks surpassing Tk 2,000 crore in operating profit

In a year marked by financial uncertainty, five banks in Bangladesh have emerged as beacons of resilience and trust. Islami Bank, already a leader in the sector, has been joined by BRAC Bank, City Bank, Pubali Bank, and Dutch-Bangla Bank in reaching the coveted Tk 2,000 crore milestone in operating profit.
29 January 2025
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Transforming the Banking Landscape through MFS

The financial landscape of Bangladesh has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, thanks to the rapid growth and adoption of Mobile Financial Services (MFS). The emergence of MFS platforms has revolutionised the way people engage with banking.
27 January 2025
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Safe lifts: From setup to ongoing maintenance

Lifts have evolved from being a luxury to an essential component of modern living.
25 January 2025
Interview of Mohiuddin Ahmad

‘When a government refuses to go, people accept it until they don’t’

Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.
25 January 2025
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Housing boom along the Padma bridge

Rapid industrialization, centered around the bridge and transport corridor, has further fueled local housing demand.
24 December 2024
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Handover troubles? Act wisely

Legal issues between developers and landowners or buyers can arise at any stage of a real estate project, often leading to tension during the handover process.
24 December 2024
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Unlocking International Pathways

Students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad typically transfer their expenses—such as university or college admission fees, tuition, and accommodation costs—through local banks. To facilitate these transactions, a foreign currency transaction file, commonly referred to as a ‘student file,’ must be opened at the bank. Banks can open these files across their authorised dealer (AD) branches.
22 December 2024
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From ‘71 to ‘24: A People United for Justice

This year, December 16 arrives with a distinctly different ambiance. It holds greater significance than in previous years, when the day was marked with traditional observances.
15 December 2024
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Martyrs of Freedom

Over fifty years ago, during the final days of the 1971 war, a significant number of intellectuals—professors, doctors, journalists, and others—were brutally murdered just before the fall of Dhaka, when the Pakistani-occupied forces and their collaborators were on the verge of surrendering.
13 December 2024
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The flavour of change: Edible Oils in Bangladeshi Kitchens

Edible oil is an essential component of the Bangladeshi diet, with consumption steadily increasing as the nation transitions from a lower-income to a higher-income economy, driven by enhanced purchasing power.
1 December 2024
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Bridging Gaps, Building Trust: How Bangladesh’s Banks Are Powering Progress

The banking sector in Bangladesh has played a pivotal role in the country’s economic progress, driving its transition from a lower-middle-income economy to an aspiring upper-middle-income one.
30 November 2024
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The Faces behind ‘Made in Bangladesh’

In a conversation with Lamia Karim, professor of anthropology at the University of Oregon, Eugene, about her research on Bangladesh's RMG workers.
24 November 2024
Maulana Abdul Hamid Khan Bhashani

Remembering a legacy of opposition, a vision of independence

After the liberation of Bangladesh, Bhashani continued to exert significant influence by holding the ruling Awami League accountable on critical issues such as drafting the constitution and addressing the food crisis.
17 November 2024
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Islamic Banking in Bangladesh

Over the past four decades, Islamic banking has firmly established itself as a significant financial sector in Bangladesh, operating in accordance with Islamic principles and providing a secure platform for transactions.
30 October 2024
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The Transformation of Bangladesh’s Detergent Market

The evolution of detergents in Bangladesh has been remarkable, transforming the way people approach laundry by providing convenient solutions that ensure the careful washing of clothes while maintaining fabric quality.
29 October 2024

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