Rethinking Disaster Response: We ignore indigenous knowledge at our peril

Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, or droughts create vulnerabilities in ecosystems and human life.
1 October 2024

We must utilise artificial intelligence to transform healthcare

AI has shown remarkable capabilities in diagnosis and personalised treatment.
30 September 2024

Can you ‘mastermind’ an uprising?

The July uprising is too seismic to be credited to any individual
30 September 2024

We must help girls realise their dreams

It is our responsibility to make society safe for girls by strengthening child protection system at the community and national levels.
30 September 2024

India's hydropower projects, power corridor, and our concerns

Bangladesh will face intensified water shortage in its rivers if India goes ahead with constructing so many hydropower projects by building dams upstream of the Brahmaputra.
30 September 2024

The job market is crying for reforms

Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.
30 September 2024

Why we need democratic policing

Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?
29 September 2024

Why is the BJP playing the 'Bangladeshi infiltrator' card?

BJP is making infiltration an election campaign plank in Santhal Parganas and Kolhan.
29 September 2024

Beneath the headlines: Readings from a citizens’ perceptions survey

In this write-up, I want to go beneath the headline, offer a snapshot of the average mood of the nation.
29 September 2024

The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity

There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
29 September 2024

Dengue management efforts still inadequate

Without proper drives, the situation could worsen further
29 September 2024

Hopes and anxieties of the Bangladeshi diaspora

There is indirect evidence that the interim government is very much aware of the roles played by the diaspora, particularly those who live in North America and the UK.
29 September 2024

Battling against the current: The river governance puzzle we must solve

Multiple ministries, overlapping mandates, and the exclusion of key stakeholders make streamlining water governance a challenge.
29 September 2024

Access to information: A right essential for transparency and accountability

The RTI Act is a crucial tool for promoting transparency and accountability in Bangladesh.
28 September 2024

Civil war in Sudan: Global capitalism and perpetual war

The situation in Sudan exposes a global economic logic that has remained obfuscated in other cases.
28 September 2024

We need an environmental research and training institute

Paradoxically, Bangladesh is also regarded by many as a test case of sustainable development.
28 September 2024

Bank failures and reforms: The case for an independent deposit insurance system

An independent deposit insurance mechanism is crucial for ensuring a stable financial system through close monitoring of the banks' liquidity positions.
28 September 2024

Shakib's final over: A hero’s farewell or a quiet exit?

Shakib has been at the heart of our national pride. He also has been someone who has hurt our feelings.
28 September 2024

Rethinking nationalism in the wake of Bangladesh’s uprising

If the country is to rebuild itself, it must establish a national identity that unites its citizens and secures the future of the state.
27 September 2024

Empowering women beyond protests

To ensure that contributions from individuals like Nusrat, Prapti, and Dipty are not isolated, we must take concrete steps to empower the next generation of women
27 September 2024