Saudi Arabia and Israel put a high US price tag on diplomatic relations

Like Israel, Saudi Arabia wants a formalised security agreement, even if that accord may not target Iran as explicitly as Israel’s request does.
21 August 2023

Rising risky loans and the talent of making excuses

The actual share of NPLs in total loans would have crossed 20 percent had BB not loosened the definition.
21 August 2023

No alternative to a long-term plan

We need a comprehensive, long-term policy for addressing dengue and other weather-based diseases.
20 August 2023

How can we deal with the looming climate, food crises?

The answer is the soil on which we live, the primary producer of our food and water.
20 August 2023

England vs Spain: A tale of two coaches

There have never been two teams that have come to this tournament in polar opposite circumstances. 
20 August 2023

Agritourism for improving education and rural entrepreneurship

Agritourism, through which visitors can experience how a farm works, presents a unique opportunity to leverage Bangladesh's rich agricultural heritage and diverse rural landscapes. With its vibrant farming communities and traditional agricultural practices, the country could become a leading destination for such tourism.
20 August 2023

Kundera's 'The Joke': Tyranny, anywhere, is a threat to democracy

The Joke quickly became one of the many works of literature to be banned after the Soviet invasion, and Kundera was blacklisted.
20 August 2023

We should ratify the high seas treaty

Situated in a region with extensive maritime boundaries and diverse marine ecosystems, Bangladesh stands to gain immense benefits from this agreement. By becoming a party to the treaty, the country can play a pivotal role in global efforts to address critical challenges such as overfishing, marine biodiversity loss, and habitat degradation in areas beyond national jurisdictions.
20 August 2023

Can equitable security be ensured?

While a public pension scheme is crucial, discrepancies persist within the government's new pension framework.
19 August 2023

Period poverty: A silent crisis in Bangladesh

The silencing of dialogue on menstruation breeds myths, misinformation and stigma, perpetuating a vicious cycle of period poverty.
19 August 2023

'I blame misgovernance and mismanagement for high inflation'

Dr MM Akash, professor of economics at Dhaka University, explains what is driving the inflation up in Bangladesh.
19 August 2023

Thoughts upon spotting a red dot

As I stood before the bathroom mirror, I noticed a red laser spot. I instinctively turned around to look for a sniper. No one there. I chuckled and inspected the mirror.
19 August 2023

What’s happening in Niger is far from a typical coup

One in three lightbulbs in France is powered by the uranium from the field in Arlit, northern Niger.
18 August 2023

Japanese mother vs Bangladeshi father: Key takeaways

Bangladesh's good reputation was marred due to the legal process and father’s use of social media to stir up support for his case.
18 August 2023

What the egg is happening?

Why are we not increasing food production at home and being less dependent on imports?
18 August 2023

Is Bangladesh at a triple crossroad?

Bangladesh has always battled and progressed through crises. But what future awaits us?
18 August 2023

Corporate corruption, greenwashing, and responsibility evasion

A look at the long-term harm of the McKinsey Syndrome on society.
17 August 2023

The real cost of de-dollarisation

The dollar’s uncontested reign is coming to an end, with far-reaching global economic consequences.
17 August 2023

Our efforts can save the fishing cat from extinction

It is crucial that the fishing cat be allowed to survive and thrive.
17 August 2023

Road safety, transport politics, and a curious policy U-turn

The latest policy rollover on unfit vehicles seems to be the result of our policymakers remembering that they have interests to protect.
17 August 2023