Column by Mahfuz Anam / The draft cyber law will restrict the media
25 September 2026
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THE THIRD VIEW
We tell women to speak up, but who defends them when they do?
9 HOUR(s)
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A Closer Look
Oprotim's killing and the growing fear for our children’s safety
7 HOUR(s)
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A single digital ID can simplify life, but who will protect the data?
24 September 2026
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We need reliable buyers to build more solar power
24 September 2026
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Why burden citizens with higher fuel costs instead of cutting less urgent expenses?
24 September 2026
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For women, ‘diversifying income’ can become another form of depletion
24 September 2026
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Where old ideas meet a new generation: A morning at the UN with Prof Yunus
23 September 2026
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Amid narrowing choices, we need a credible economic strategy
23 September 2026
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Time to put warning labels on unhealthy packaged foods
23 September 2026
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Yunus’s China visit can open many doors
Although China is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner, Bangladeshi exports to China remain low.
26 March 2025
From convoy to controversy: can NCP live up to its reformist image?
To his credit, Sarjis Alam attempted to explain his 100-car motorcade on Facebook, albeit by way of answering Tasnim Jara's query about the source of his funds
26 March 2025
Could Starlink solve the connectivity challenges in Bangladesh?
A business model is required to reduce the cost of initial setup and monthly subscription fee of Starlink services.
26 March 2025
Would I be the kind of person to forget history?
Forgetting history and dismissing sacrifices seemed ingrained in Bangalee's nature.
26 March 2025
Why we need competitive salaries in academia
India's PhD support dwarfs Bangladesh's. IIIT-Delhi pays INR 60K.
26 March 2025
The road to liberation: March 1971 and the years that led to it
The 1971 Liberation War was the culmination of a long struggle for a democratic, secular, and egalitarian society.
26 March 2025
How VR is transforming education through immersive learning
VR creates an immersive three-dimensional environment.
25 March 2025
A vision for Dhaka’s Aminbazar Waste-to-Energy project
Dhaka faces a waste crisis. WtE can help by converting waste into energy, reducing landfill reliance & pollution.
25 March 2025
Henry Kissinger’s role in 1971
Lauded by some as a master of diplomacy and realpolitik, he remains, in the eyes of others, a war criminal who should have been held accountable for his actions.
25 March 2025
March 25 through the eyes of ordinary people
Here are three personal accounts about the victims of the dark night of March 25, 1971.
25 March 2025
Awami League’s crimes: What should be its punishment?
Can such a deeply rooted political entity be banned out of existence?
25 March 2025
Potato farmers' plight needs long-term solutions
Potato farmers face crisis despite being crucial for food security in Bangladesh.
24 March 2025
Let women thrive both online and offline
The surge in digital violence against women in Bangladesh must be addressed.
24 March 2025
Netanyahu’s war and the human cost
The Netanyahu government spent approximately $31 billion on the war in Gaza (and Lebanon) in 2024.
24 March 2025
The more BNP talks about reforms, the less convincing it sounds
BNP’s adversarial politics hurts more because it was expected to lead a new culture of politics.
24 March 2025
A community-driven approach to restoring law and order
The popular uprising that led to the downfall of the former regime has left law and order in a state of decline.
23 March 2025
The future of work: Challenges and opportunities for youth employment
There is no denying the fact that the greatest wealth of a nation is neither its geographical size nor its natural resources, but its skilled human resources.
23 March 2025
What will we do for the people of Gaza?
Genocide in Gaza under Netanyahu's regime demands global attention.
23 March 2025
Will the construction of roads paved with gold continue?
High construction costs in our mega infrastructure projects raise concerns.
23 March 2025
Char dakhal in art and politics
The proverbial practice of char dakhal has now extended to politics in the form of chandabaji (money extortion) as a metaphor for criminal greed.
22 March 2025