The many faces of inequality in Bangladesh

Issues of fundamental human rights violations, the destruction of social justice, and unjust biases remain central to inequalities and discrimination.
27 September 2024

The roadmap for energy sector must be changed

Govt must move away from import-loan-foreign company-dependent projects and adopt a cheaper, environment-friendly, and sustainable roadmap
27 September 2024

Peace-sensitive tourism can transform Bangladesh

By embracing peace-sensitive tourism, Bangladesh can develop its tourism sector as a force for good, fostering peace and equity for all
27 September 2024

Confronting stagnation in Bangladesh's contraceptive uptake

Several factors influence the stagnation in contraceptive use and the unmet need for contraception in Bangladesh.
26 September 2024

Rethinking Bangladesh’s hi-tech parks

Infrastructure delays, skill shortages, and regulatory inefficiencies have hindered the success of the Bangladesh Hi-Tech Park Authority.
26 September 2024

A story of expansion, crisis and missed opportunities

Every time a Western consumer walks into the store and checks the manufacturing source, they don’t question the quality, but the ethical integrity of the product.
26 September 2024

BNP faces the weight of history and expectations

For all its pro-reform posturing, BNP has yet to signal a real willingness to lead political reforms, including within itself.
26 September 2024

The urgent need to counter mob justice

Nearly two dozen people have reportedly been lynched by mobs in the last month and a half, according to media sources.
25 September 2024

We need to globalise 'Brand Bangladesh'

To create our brand appeal to buyers and consumers alike, we need a long-term, multi-pronged approach.
25 September 2024

What would raising the age limit for govt jobs mean?

While some may rejoice at the extended age, others argue it could worsen the job market.
25 September 2024

Dr Yunus: From pariah to leader

Dr Yunus's recent appointment as the head of Bangladesh’s interim government has led to an outpouring of support and renewed hope for a nation suffering years of tyranny.
24 September 2024

Hilsa diplomacy needs economic and ecological balance

The recent decision by the Bangladeshi government to resume hilsa exports to India ahead of Durga Puja has reignited a conversation that transcends mere trade.
24 September 2024

Who is 'Indigenous?'

The recent debate on “Indigenousness” has thrown up many questions on the appropriateness of the “Indigenous” identity of the peoples of Bangladesh
24 September 2024

Writing in the time of autocracy

it is difficult to put a number on those innumerable Bangladeshis who lived in fear or had a peripatetic life during Hasina-led regime.
24 September 2024

The need for truth and reconciliation in Bangladesh

The oppressive system was maintained with impunity by the state machinery and bureaucracy.
24 September 2024

Why has the government’s flood response been so slow?

A month after the floods, the government has yet to begin rehabilitation work.
24 September 2024

How time was appropriated to make a movement successful

Consciously or unconsciously, Gen Z seemed to have capitalised on the fluid nature of time.
23 September 2024

Dr Yunus at UNGA 2024: A pivotal moment for Bangladesh's trade diplomacy

For Dr Muhammad Yunus, the United Nations is more than just a global platform—it is a “second home.”
23 September 2024

SDGs at a crossroads: Can the world meet its targets?

Least developed countries (LDCs) and low-income countries face unique challenges in pursuing the SDGs.
23 September 2024

What does banning campus politics mean?

A ban on campus politics seems to be an easy answer. But what does it mean and how will it work?
23 September 2024