The RMG paradox: Growth, global dependence, and sustainability
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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
9 September 2026
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Opinion
Why are we weakening our human rights safeguards?
9 September 2026
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Views
Who will pay for Nepal’s – and our – climate losses?
9 September 2026
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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
Utilising AI in Bangladesh’s RMG sector
Artificial intelligence (AI) offers immense potential to transform Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) sector
27 January 2025
To tackle food inflation, we need long-term policies
Demand-reducing measures are not policies that can reduce inflationary pressures.
27 January 2025
How urban informal credit markets work in Bangladesh
There are many practical reasons why a certain segment of the population prefer the informal credit market.
27 January 2025
Will the home adviser go big or go home?
Post-August 5, muggers, robbers, and criminals run rampant in the city as the law and order situation has fallen to an all-time low.
27 January 2025
The untapped potential for renewables on Dhaka rooftops
On the occasion of the International Day of Clean Energy, rooftop solar energy emerges as a beacon of hope for sustainable development in urban centres like Dhaka.
26 January 2025
Why our policies must be backed by evidence
Bangladesh is presented with an unprecedented opportunity to reconfigure and functionalise its institutions and processes.
26 January 2025
How Singapore’s transport policies can inspire Dhaka’s growth
As the city continues to grow and evolve, adopting best practices from around the world is crucial.
26 January 2025
A reminder of the nearly unwinnable hand Yunus was dealt
A sentiment has taken root in Bangladesh: Yunus is an honest man with good intentions.
26 January 2025
Awami League’s melodramatic redemption arc
AL's narrative shift from power to victimhood reveals political hypocrisy.
26 January 2025
Bangladesh’s digital transformation: How social media is shaping politics and society
Social media has become a crucial part of this transformation, influencing everything from politics to social movements.
25 January 2025
A vision for a child-friendly book fair
Are we truly creating an environment that fosters love for books among children?
25 January 2025
Indigenous debate: A nation’s heart beats in every leaf
The factual words of reports often fail to capture the inward, private world of the “minority.”
25 January 2025
‘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
What should we expect from a national constitutional council?
In Bangladesh, establishing the NCC can potentially strengthen democratic institutions and address systemic governance challenges.
25 January 2025
The purloined escape
This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.
24 January 2025
How advanced analytics and automation can help prevent tax evasion
NBR's existing software cannot perform advanced tasks of identifying undeclared incomes or tax frauds.
24 January 2025
Singapore's role in recovering stolen assets is crucial
Singapore has a responsibility to help Bangladesh retrieve the ill-gotten money that has found its way into the Singaporean shore.
24 January 2025
Climate change and fire risks: Lessons from Southern California for Bangladesh
The 2025 wildfires in Southern California underscored the importance of having well-trained firefighting teams and readily available resources for rapid response.
23 January 2025
How carbon markets can drive Bangladesh’s green transition
Bangladesh’s readiness will dictate how it will fare in the new carbon market regime.
23 January 2025
When will the revolution reach Bangladesh’s hills?
The policies in the region under the interim government have remained nearly identical to those under Sheikh Hasina.
23 January 2025