Loan defaults and a championship we could do without
46 MIN(s)
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OPEN SKY
The RMG paradox: Growth, global dependence, and sustainability
9 September 2026
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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
Third terminal: A breeding ground of mega corruption
Corruption was the trademark of the ousted government.
11 December 2024
Cigarette city: Breathing in Dhaka’s signature cocktail
Our city’s air quality has reached such hazardous levels that stepping outside is now equivalent to puffing on 22 cigarettes a day.
11 December 2024
Beyond tokenism
People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.
11 December 2024
Spreading false narratives will get Indian media nowhere
Indian journalists should uphold journalistic standards and present reports based on facts.
11 December 2024
Are our information systems secure enough?
Cyber-attacks are on the rise in Bangladesh, highlighting the need for robust security.
11 December 2024
University students deserve a better learning experience
In our university classrooms, passive lectures are still the dominant mode of teaching.
11 December 2024
Bangladesh must act in the ICJ Rohingya genocide proceedings
Despite hosting over a million Rohingya refugees for more than seven years, Bangladesh has conspicuously remained silent on the possibility of intervening in the ICJ proceedings.
11 December 2024
Calling on citizen warriors: Unite, resist, overcome
Bangladesh faces a disinformation war threatening its image, sovereignty, and unity.
10 December 2024
‘We must challenge not just regimes, but also oppressive legal machinery'
Human rights lawyer Taqbir Huda talks about the current state of human rights in Bangladesh and the potential way forward.
10 December 2024
Our chance to be heard
Changing mindsets and media action are key to ending violence against women.
9 December 2024
Is post-uprising Bangladesh on the right track?
The interim government’s stated goal of establishing a liberal democracy may be overly idealistic given Bangladesh’s current social and political landscape.
9 December 2024
Miles to go 30 years after Beijing Declaration
The 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action will be observed, providing a timely opportunity to renew the sense of urgency and take action to reverse the trends of GBV.
9 December 2024
How significant is Rokeya today?
Defaced image of Rokeya Sakhawat Hossein raises questions on women's rights and feminism.
9 December 2024
Why bringing the laundered money back may not be easy
Dirty money is conveniently welcomed in host economies, becoming clean until proven otherwise.
9 December 2024
Why India cannot afford to undermine Bangladesh
Bangladesh and India stand at a crossroads; let us hope they choose the path of cooperation, not conflict.
9 December 2024
2 wars changed Syria’s fortune
In every crisis lies opportunity, and in every opportunity lurks crisis.
8 December 2024
Bangladesh needs to strengthen its political leadership
Effective political leadership is essential for achieving democratic governance.
8 December 2024
Post COP29 environmental challenges for the interim govt
Bangladesh is facing a disaster on the environmental front owing to the severe and ongoing threat posed by climate change.
8 December 2024
The shadows of everyday violence
Disrupting the cycle of GBV requires moving beyond performative outrage to bring about systemic change grounded in evidence-based strategies, beginning with enhanced data collection.
8 December 2024
How Indian media distorted two interviews with the CA's press secretary
The interviews presented a good example of the typical Indian disinformation campaign.
8 December 2024