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
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When did violence become so normal in Bangladesh?
23 September 2026
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We must do more to protect boys from sexual abuse
23 September 2026
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Opinion / Managing Bangladesh’s latest fuel price shock
22 September 2026
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World Car Free Day / Time to speak up against fossil fuel use
22 September 2026
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Yaba is devouring our children, and we are still looking away
22 September 2026
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Opinion
Biman: An airline that flies on political fumes
22 September 2026
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Does Payra Port have any business model?
21 September 2026
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Dhaka is not for old people, but it is their city too
We have built a society where many elderly people are entirely dependent on others to go out.
1 October 2025
How to overcome the impasse on July Charter
A pervasive sense of mistrust, fuelled more by political calculation than by reality, has paralysed the charter’s progress.
1 October 2025
Wording the word and worlding the world: Poetics and politics of translation
The translator is not a neutral bridge but a creative curator.
30 September 2025
Climate change is not gender-blind, our response must not be either
Unicef notes that prolonged school closures increase the likelihood that girls will drop out permanently or be married off as families search for ways to cope.
30 September 2025
Don't let Khagrachhari unrest pass silently
The crisis in Khagrachhari is rooted in deeper fractures.
30 September 2025
UN Rohingya conference: Bangladesh must prioritise its security and stability
Bangladesh is carrying the weight of a genocide it did not commit, while the perpetrators in Myanmar remain untouched.
30 September 2025
The promises and perils of a bank merger
Optimism regarding the merger of five struggling banks must be weighed against significant challenges.
30 September 2025
Who will answer for the blood and ashes in Guimara?
Amid killings and burning homes, indigenous voices still wait for justice
29 September 2025
Why we should think twice before adopting PR system
Every vote tells a story of hopes, frustrations, and dreams that shape a nation’s future.
29 September 2025
From Dhaka to Denmark: A united front against food waste
Through cooperation, both countries can not only reduce food waste.
29 September 2025
Spot the scam: How fraudsters prey on fear, trust, and greed
We must learn to protect ourselves from scams.
29 September 2025
The interim government’s troubling continuity
The interim government seems more focused on areas where it should not be undertaking any initiatives.
29 September 2025
Sustainable tourism is Bangladesh’s untapped engine for growth
A comprehensive plan is essential for the development of this sector.
28 September 2025
Remembering Salahuddin Ahmed, a mentor and friend
Salahuddin Ahmed had a career that only a few can imagine.
28 September 2025
China’s dollar-alternative ambition and what it means for Bangladesh
China’s strategy is not born of mere economic convenience but of a calculated response to geopolitical risks.
28 September 2025
Lessons from the Baral River movement
Many rivers in Bangladesh are in their death throes.
28 September 2025
A year of silence from the Information Commission
Restoring the Information Commission is not optional; it is a constitutional duty.
28 September 2025
The great British blame game of flags and fury
Protesters scream “Britain is full” while riding in Uber cars driven by immigrants.
27 September 2025
What are the current realities of Bangladesh’s economy?
Over the past few years, the economy has been facing tough challenges.
27 September 2025
Can we transform tourism into a national strength?
Our current approach often prioritises numbers over quality.
27 September 2025