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Bangladesh in a world of impossible choices
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Why Bangladesh must pivot to renewable energy now
26 May 2026, 08:30 AM
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The stolen haq of Qurbani hides
24 May 2026, 10:30 AM
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Beyond kaanta-taar: Rethinking life at the Bangladesh–India border
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Can Bangladesh save its haor food bowl?
22 May 2026, 09:56 AM
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The great Bangladeshi cattle reality show
22 May 2026, 08:30 AM
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Will Ramisa get justice in Bangladesh’s broken rape trial system?
21 May 2026, 11:30 AM
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Interview / Why the Padma Barrage will be a disaster for Bangladesh
19 May 2026, 08:33 AM
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How secular is the orna?
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Why political cartoons are dying in Bangladesh
The monetisation of news and corporate media influence drives self-censorship, eroding Bangladesh's vital political satire tradition.
3 May 2026, 13:41 PM
Art and odyssey of female cartoonists in Bangladesh
When girls draw comics, the topics become far more diverse – touching on nature, family issues, mental health, and self-realisation.
3 May 2026, 13:00 PM
How reality is controlled in the age of digital disinformation
There is a significant overlap, as we are essentially describing the spread of authoritarian propaganda techniques in democracies, accelerated by the technologies of the digital age.
3 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Bangladesh’s anti-cyberbullying cell: One chance to get it right
Bangladesh must build a structured cyber harassment cell with legal data annotators to combat online violence against women.
2 May 2026, 13:49 PM
The expansion of wage labour and the message of May Day
Capitalist exploitation and wealth inequality in Bangladesh highlight why the May Day legacy remains vital for labour rights.
1 May 2026, 11:09 AM
A closer look at Bangladesh’s new labour law: Gains and gaps
Bangladesh’s new labour law reflects hard-won gains, yet key gaps persist, leaving workers’ rights and protections incomplete.
30 April 2026, 22:13 PM
Can workers seize the opportunity as Western capitalism declines?
Richard Wolff argues that capitalist decline and Western hegemony offer the Global South opportunities for working-class organisation.
30 April 2026, 22:10 PM
Why AI alone cannot fix Bangladesh’s learning gap
AI technology alone will never resolve Bangladesh's learning gap without consistent human support from teachers and parents.
29 April 2026, 13:58 PM
The water we wear: Why “No Shopping Day” matters
A No Shopping Day exposes the immense virtual water footprint in textiles, advocating for mindful consumption to protect resources.
29 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Who is left behind?
Universal human development requires dismantling systemic barriers and aligning policy with the 2030 Agenda for global inclusion.
28 April 2026, 11:16 AM
Zero-waste communities thrive while incinerator plans loom
The Amin Bazar incinerator threatens community-led zero-waste models and the livelihoods of vulnerable informal waste workers in Bangladesh.
26 April 2026, 12:54 PM
Why our energy future keeps slipping away
Bangladesh's energy crisis stems from severe power sector mismanagement, fossil fuel dependence, and neglect of national energy security.
25 April 2026, 14:54 PM
Amid geopolitical uncertainty, it’s time to electrify the kitchen
An electric rice cooker has solutions for all the issues – health, safety, energy, vitamin, environment.
23 April 2026, 13:30 PM
Corruption control: Asian best practices and lessons for the BNP government
To combat corruption, Bangladesh's new BNP government must embrace governance reforms and proven Asian anti-corruption strategies.
23 April 2026, 13:25 PM
Virtual migration: A new path for Bangladesh’s digital future
Virtual migration as a digital alternative to physical labor export for Bangladesh's evolving workforce.
23 April 2026, 12:43 PM
The lost magic of textbooks and why it matters
Bangladeshi NCTB textbooks must balance exam-oriented learning with literary joy to preserve cultural identity and imagination.
22 April 2026, 09:45 AM
Dhaka's metro rail: Mass transit solution or missed opportunity?
Dhaka Metro Rail (MRT Line 6) impacts on traffic, costs, and society. Explore its benefits, challenges, and future expansion plans in Bangladesh.
19 April 2026, 13:39 PM
Why sexual harassment survivors still struggle to be heard in Bangladesh
Despite new laws against sexual harassment in Bangladesh, persistent gaps remain between policy and workplace practice.
17 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh’s looming energy crisis and the choices ahead
Advancing Bangladesh energy efficiency is vital for Bangladesh energy security, requiring PPP energy efficiency Bangladesh partnerships.
16 April 2026, 13:04 PM
Why the Ganges Treaty must not fail
The renewal of the Ganges Water Sharing Treaty 2026 between Bangladesh and India will determine Bangladesh's water security.
15 April 2026, 14:23 PM