The haor crisis explained

The crisis in the Haor region of north-eastern Bangladesh is explained in an interactive, Slow Reads Special.
16 May 2026, 22:36 PM

Haor crisis is fundamentally a management failure: Ainun Nishat

A defining factor is the massive rainfall it receives upstream. Across the border lies Cherrapunji, historically the wettest place on Earth.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Haor crisis turning into a national crisis: Is the government aware?

Bangladesh's haor floods severely threaten national food security, demanding systemic livelihood recovery, climate adaptation, and debt relief.
13 May 2026, 09:30 AM

The slow death of the haors and their swamp forests

The destruction of ancient swamp forests and upstream mining has caused the disastrous flooding of Bangladesh’s haors.
12 May 2026, 11:11 AM

‘Development’ tragedy in haor: Ami jamu hourbari pakka rasta chai

Unplanned infrastructure in Bangladesh’s Haor region causes severe ecological damage, demanding sustainable floodplain management over destructive roads.
11 May 2026, 16:41 PM

Haor farmers are dying, why does no one care?

The agrarian crisis in Bangladesh's haor region stems from structural neglect, threatening farmers' livelihoods and agricultural sustainability.
4 May 2026, 14:13 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

Why Rana Plaza survivors are still protesting

Thirteen years after Rana Plaza, survivors demand compensation, accountability, and dignity the state has yet to deliver.
30 April 2026, 23:03 PM

Beyond reform: Securing dignity for Bangladesh’s workers

ILO Director-General reflects on Bangladesh’s labour progress, reforms, and global work challenges on International Labour Day message
30 April 2026, 22:20 PM

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

The app treats me like a number: The uncertain lives of Dhaka’s ride-hailing drivers

Across Dhaka, app-based drivers chase flexibility while confronting instability, revealing how temporary work quietly becomes enduring reality.
30 April 2026, 21:45 PM

Fight for Justice

This timeline traces key moments, documenting adversity and progress, and offering insight into the quest for justice.
30 April 2026, 20:55 PM

Justice at work for all

The history of labour in Bangladesh is a story of struggle and resilience, as workers—from colonial plantations to modern garment factories—have shaped the nation’s economic and political trajectory.
30 April 2026, 20:02 PM

Between flexibility and uncertainty: The lives behind Dhaka’s food delivery

In Dhaka, food delivery riders power everyday convenience while navigating unstable earnings, risks, and an uncertain future.
30 April 2026, 16:54 PM

Servants of an algorithm: May Day and the fight for the South Asian digital working class

Platform labour represents a modern digital colonialism, exploiting South Asian gig workers through relentless algorithmic management systems.
30 April 2026, 16:39 PM

Unseen struggles of ATM security guards in Bangladesh

In ATM booths, guards endure relentless hours, low pay, and invisible hardships that rarely spark change.
30 April 2026, 11:30 AM

Fixing a labour justice system that fails workers

A legal framework, however well intended, is only as effective as the institutions that implement it.
30 April 2026, 09:00 AM

Who counts as a worker?

May Day, thus, needs to move beyond symbolic celebration.
30 April 2026, 00:01 AM

Rana Plaza’s haunting echo: What has changed and what must change

Thirteen years after Rana Plaza, industrial safety has improved, yet true justice and living wages remain elusive.
23 April 2026, 21:30 PM