Column by Mahfuz Anam / Are we not forgetting the genocide of the Palestinians?
11 September 2026
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THE THIRD VIEW
25 years after 9/11, how did the ‘war on terror’ change the US?
11 September 2026
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Views
I survived enforced disappearance. Parliament has now weakened the safeguards
11 September 2026
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Views
World Suicide Prevention Day / Why changing how we talk about suicide matters for prevention
10 September 2026
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Views
Tea workers deserve fair wages, and BNP is pledge-bound to deliver them
10 September 2026
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Views
Loan defaults and a world championship we did not need
10 September 2026
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OPEN SKY
Ferdous Steel probe answered how the workers died, but not why
10 September 2026
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Views
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
FY25 budget reaction: Invest more in the new curriculum
Increasing the allocation for education and health remains vital.
6 June 2024
Don’t shrink social safety net even during austerity
No matter how tight the budget is, the social safety net sector has to be given its due importance.
6 June 2024
What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?
However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
6 June 2024
For real growth, invest more into education and health
Bangladesh still struggles to adequately invest in education and healthcare
6 June 2024
Whitening black money, raising taxes won’t fix our economic ails
These measures are a slap in the face of honest taxpayers who diligently pay taxes on their legitimate income every year.
5 June 2024
The environment is in peril. Act now.
Our actions to protect the environment should not be confined to just one day.
5 June 2024
Social registry will not solve the selection challenge in social welfare
Social Registry is not compatible to Bangladesh’s life cycle based system.
5 June 2024
When law enables environmental damage
Bangladesh has more than 200 environmental protection laws. Yet, our environment and natural resources continue to see unprecedented degradation.
5 June 2024
Changing trade policy directions is imperative now
The forthcoming FY2024-25 national budget must show that we mean business.
5 June 2024
Forests in Bangladesh are disappearing when we need them most
The rate of deforestation in Bangladesh is almost double the global average due to land use change and human activities.
5 June 2024
How to prevent another chemical tragedy from happening
Green chemistry scrutinises molecules for potential hazards to safeguard humans, plants, and the environment.
4 June 2024
Invest in assistive technology to boost economic growth
It is clear from a variety of experiences that assistive technology is more than just a tool; rather, it is a catalyst that helps people overcome barriers.
4 June 2024
Why recognising unpaid care work is important
A number of important studies related to unpaid care work have been carried out in the last few years.
4 June 2024
Break the syndicates, not the dreams of Malaysia-bound workers
It appears that the government is not interested in taking even the minimal responsibilities regarding the migrant workers.
4 June 2024
Inequity in education is holding us back
We need to support children from poorer socio-economic backgrounds.
4 June 2024
Taking our start-up ecosystem to the next level
Startups are vehicles through which people come together to develop a scalable innovation.
3 June 2024
The power of words: Nikki Haley’s call to ‘finish them’ off
Former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley's recent visit to Israel ignited controversy.
3 June 2024
The untold agony of Cyclone Remal
The floodwaters left half a million people stranded.
3 June 2024
SBTi debate has major implications for RMG suppliers
The carbon offsetting schemes that have been discredited in the past could be improved
3 June 2024
FY25 budget should focus on the right priorities
The national budget of FY2024-25 is set to be announced at a time when Bangladesh’s economy is going through a difficult phase.
3 June 2024