The RMG paradox: Growth, global dependence, and sustainability
1 HOUR(s)
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Views
What good will abolishing Rab do if its machinery is not dismantled?
9 September 2026
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Views
The fiscal risk of a pay rise without revenue reform
10 HOUR(s)
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Opinion
Why are we weakening our human rights safeguards?
11 HOUR(s)
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Views
Who will pay for Nepal’s – and our – climate losses?
9 HOUR(s)
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MIND THE GAP
134th birth anniversary of Suhrawardy / Suhrawardy and the tensions that shaped his politics
8 September 2026
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Views
Rethinking debt management for developing countries
8 September 2026
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MACRO MIRROR
How the new plastic waste rules fall short for micro and cottage enterprises
8 September 2026
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Views
International Literacy Day / Why Bangladesh needs a new approach to literacy
8 September 2026
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Views
Can MUN Alert help bring missing children home safely?
7 September 2026
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Views
Ekushey Boi Mela: At the crossroads of freedom and censorship
A series of unsettling incidents over recent years has cast a long shadow over the fair’s foundational principles.
13 February 2025
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
Can we rise back up from the abyss of corruption?
The recommendations of the Anti-Corruption Reform Commission must be implemented with a specific focus on the ACC’s true independence and accountability.
12 February 2025
Upgrading ILS: Key to solving Dhaka airport's fog woes
Year after year, flight diversions disrupt schedules, causing frustration and financial losses
11 February 2025
Why nuclear energy makes sense for Bangladesh
Coal is responsible for approximately 24.6 deaths per TWh (terawatt hour) due to air pollution and occupational hazards.
11 February 2025
Is calling on the dead the only way to solve the case?
I can still recall the fateful morning of February 11. One of my fellow journalists called and asked me to switch the TV on.
11 February 2025
Circular agricultural platform can benefit farmers and consumers
A circular agricultural innovation platform would connect farmers and consumers without having too many value chain actors competing with each other.
11 February 2025
Women in STEM can revolutionise the industry
Female representation in STEM is important for innovation and equality.
11 February 2025
In defence of secularism in Bangladesh
Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.
11 February 2025
Why do we need so many universities?
Merely converting colleges that lack high education quality into universities will not resolve issues in the education sector.
11 February 2025
Bangladesh must seize AI opportunities amidst global rivalry
The rivalry between America and China regarding artificial intelligence (AI) is growing
10 February 2025
Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war in the wake of fragile ceasefire
The Israel-Hamas war exposes the complex intersection of power, ideology, and human suffering, with the ceasefire offering only a fleeting respite.
10 February 2025
Tea garden workers warrant the same support as other industry labourers
Their struggles are a clarion call for a nation striving to achieve middle-income status while ensuring that nobody is left behind.
10 February 2025
Is there an economic roadmap of the interim government?
The efficacy of various policy measures undertaken by the government has been questioned.
10 February 2025
Chaos is a ladder
Chaos in Bangladesh mirrors Littlefinger's view: disorder is a ladder to power.
10 February 2025
Not at the cost of Muktijuddho, no way
Neither Jamaat, nor its student wing has ever come clean regarding its role in 1971.
10 February 2025
The case for expanding bank deposit insurance in Bangladesh
As Bangladesh continues to develop, it is imperative to update existing financial safeguards to align with the economy’s growth trajectory.
9 February 2025
The poultry industry became the scapegoat of inflation
Ministers and members of parliament of the previous government relentlessly blamed “syndicates” for increasing the prices of chicken, eggs and other foods.
9 February 2025
Why consolidation is crucial for Bangladesh’s banking future
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio in India stands at around 3 percent, while in Bangladesh, it has skyrocketed to a staggering 13 percent.
9 February 2025
Caviar dreams, rice-and-lentil reality
One can laugh at the high cost of living in Dhaka, a polluted metropolis.
9 February 2025