Qurbani, hajj, and the economy Bangladesh is failing to manage
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New textbooks again? We must go for real reform
25 May 2026, 10:00 AM
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Amid a dangerous rise in child rape, we must confront our failures
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Could this budget set the groundwork for a trillion-dollar economy?
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The justice system must adapt to the changing nature of digital evidence
25 May 2026, 13:00 PM
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We need to confront sexual violence both online and offline
25 May 2026, 12:00 PM
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How zakat can ease the budget gap in social protection
25 May 2026, 09:00 AM
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We need to rethink how we respond to haor floods
24 May 2025, 17:00 PM
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Why 'exemplary punishment' will not end the rape epidemic
24 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Time for nation branding through smart storytelling
24 May 2026, 13:00 PM
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How energy insecurity and climate vulnerability converge in Bangladesh
Conversations around energy transitions are typically focused on swift transitions, with solar panels appearing overnight on rooftops, wind farms sprouting across landscapes like mushrooms after rain.
26 January 2026, 01:01 AM
Men to the rescue: A modest proposal for women’s political relief
In a generous act of national service, men across the political spectrum have stepped forward to rescue women from the exhausting burden of political participation.
26 January 2026, 00:50 AM
How to fix digital public service delivery in Bangladesh
Digital Public Services (DPS) are now an everyday element in citizens’ lives. From land records and health appointments to general diaries and transport services, digital platforms increasingly shape how people interact with the government.
26 January 2026, 00:45 AM
What happens when reform is managed, not delivered
At first glance, the interim administration appears to be doing what transitional governments are expected to do. The ground has been steadied.
26 January 2026, 00:38 AM
Greenland and the return of empire politics
The international order built after World War II rests on one hard rule: states may not threaten or use force to take territory.
25 January 2026, 02:45 AM
Why the interim government’s ‘Yes’ vote advocacy is legitimate
Bangladesh’s upcoming July National Charter referendum has triggered a debate that goes beyond the substance of constitutional reform.
25 January 2026, 02:41 AM
Fair pay cannot be left to corporate 'goodwill'
In the air-conditioned classrooms of our universities, we are fed an expensive lie.
25 January 2026, 02:37 AM
Why Chattogram port needs a coherent land-use strategy
For more than three decades, one critical weakness has quietly shaped the development of Chattogram Port Authority (CPA): the absence of a comprehensive and transparent land-use plan.
25 January 2026, 02:34 AM
Bangladesh needs a national RSV vaccination strategy
Respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV, is a common virus that most adults mistake for a mild cold when affected.
24 January 2026, 04:34 AM
How Bangladesh lost leverage in cricket diplomacy
When the Fizz was pitched as a slingshot to hit back at the monstrous decision of the IPL that forced the Bangladeshi fast bowler’s franchise team to release him on security grounds,
24 January 2026, 04:26 AM
Chronicle of a consensus foretold: Is Bangladesh's most vital vote the one nobody is debating?
A curious drama is unfolding as Bangladesh approaches a historic double-header on February 12: a parliamentary election and a constitutional referendum.
24 January 2026, 04:11 AM
Where teachers fear to tread
The termination of two teachers of the University of Asia South Pacific (UAP), under pressure from groups of former and current students, on allegations of “Islamophobia” and being sympathisers of the ousted regime, is part of a disturbing trend.
24 January 2026, 04:04 AM
‘A world of fortresses will be poorer, more fragile’
Today, I’ll talk about the rupture in the world order, the end of a nice story, and the beginning of a brutal reality where geopolitics among the great powers is not subject to any constraints. But I also submit to you that other countries, particularly middle powers like Canada, are not powerless.
23 January 2026, 00:42 AM
Why are so many public hospitals lying idle?
When it comes to public healthcare, Bangladesh is suffering not just from a collection of unused hospital buildings, but also a systemic and nationwide atrophy of health service delivery.
23 January 2026, 00:37 AM
US-EU tensions over Greenland may have serious effects for us
We are now justifiably focused on the upcoming general election, which will hopefully give us an elected and accountable government and restart our journey towards democracy.
23 January 2026, 00:00 AM
US twin deficits, Trump’s economic gambit, and the risk of global disorder
The United States has grappled with an unsustainable economic imbalance for over two decades, characterised by persistent twin deficits in its fiscal and current account balances.
22 January 2026, 01:57 AM
After decades of failure, can we finally fix our education system?
Arguably, the most consequential failure of political leadership in independent Bangladesh has been in the field of education.
22 January 2026, 01:09 AM
How AI can revolutionise healthcare in Global South
For decades, the global pharmaceutical industry has been impacted by a frustrating trend known as Eroom’s law.
22 January 2026, 01:05 AM
Why the next government must put power sector reform first
The power sector’s high reserve margin, capacity payment obligations, and reliance on imported fossil fuels have weakened the Bangladesh Power Development Board’s (BPDB) financial strength.
22 January 2026, 01:00 AM
After 2026 election, Dhaka must set out clear India, China, and US policies
Bangladesh often seems to treat foreign policy as subject to seasonal political moods.
21 January 2026, 13:14 PM