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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Tea workers deserve fair wages, and BNP is pledge-bound to deliver them
10 September 2026
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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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The RMG paradox: Growth, global dependence, and sustainability
9 September 2026
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What good will abolishing Rab do if its machinery is not dismantled?
9 September 2026
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Views
Banning rickshaws may not be the big traffic solution
Dhaka’s traffic is a complicated problem that needs multifaceted efforts to combat it.
19 May 2024
Manik Bandopadhyay's timeless works: A mirror to our frailties
On Manik Bandopadhyay’s 116th birth anniversary, his unsparing literary vision jolt us out of complacency with today's injustices.
19 May 2024
ASEAN needs a longer-term approach to the Myanmar crisis
ASEAN must continue to create the space to learn from the various Myanmar stakeholders and seek the support of the major frontline states, namely China and India, in its efforts.
19 May 2024
Why the consumer protection law needs to change
Artificial inflation of prices is a crucial element contributing to the infringement of consumer rights in Bangladesh.
19 May 2024
Message from Donald Lu’s visit: Reset, rebuild, and strengthen
Although Donald Lu had visited Bangladesh more than once before the general election, this was his first visit after the polls.
18 May 2024
Looking back at Klopp’s amazing Liverpool journey
In the last few seasons Klopp’s antics have given us some of the most memorable moments in football.
18 May 2024
Protests of despair
Today’s anti-war protests are but a desperate plea simply to stop the killing of Palestinians in Gaza.
18 May 2024
The aurora enigma: Science and myths
The interplay between myths and scientific explanations of auroras illustrates human being’s capacity to find meaning in the natural world.
18 May 2024
The making of Coke Studio Bangla’s complex subjects
I would argue it is inadequate to develop an oversimplified criticism of Coke Studio Bangla.
18 May 2024
Who owns the public spaces of Dhaka?
Ideally, a geographical area is supposed to have 25 percent tree coverage to protect its environment, but Dhaka has less than 7 percent.
18 May 2024
Dhaka's toxic air: An invisible killer on the loose
Dhaka's air did not become unbreathable overnight, nor is there any instant solution to it.
18 May 2024
Will we finally take student suicides seriously?
This tragic phenomenon, though shocking each time, is unfortunately not new.
17 May 2024
Rediscovering self: A note to me
In life to give your 100 percent to any one of your relationships you have to lose more than what you gave to that person.
17 May 2024
Planning for Dhaka's new night
Dhaka should be readied for a nighttime culture that offers a potpourri of entertainment options to people.
17 May 2024
Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?
The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.
16 May 2024
Reimagining primary and compulsory education in Bangladesh
It is believed that education, in the midst of global advances and challenges, remains the critical vehicle of empowerment.
16 May 2024
Planting trees during heatwaves is not a good idea. Here's why
We should plant trees, but the right tree at the right time and place.
16 May 2024
Time for a cautious approach to managing Bangladesh's external debt
A key factor driving the rising debt-servicing obligations of Bangladesh originates from the country’s middle-income graduation.
16 May 2024
Right to information takes centre stage in Indian elections
The Indian Supreme Court's recent decision on electoral bonds underline the importance of citizens' role in exercising their right to information as watchdogs of good governance.
15 May 2024
The 20-20-20 rule and other digital detoxes
Digital stress typically stems from being bombarded with too much information or feeling obligated to be available 24/7, particularly sometimes for job-related tasks.
15 May 2024