Where old ideas meet a new generation: A morning at the UN with Prof Yunus
23 September 2026
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Views
Amid narrowing choices, we need a credible economic strategy
23 September 2026
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Views
Time to put warning labels on unhealthy packaged foods
23 September 2026
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Views
When did violence become so normal in Bangladesh?
23 September 2026
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Views
We must do more to protect boys from sexual abuse
23 September 2026
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Views
Opinion / Managing Bangladesh’s latest fuel price shock
22 September 2026
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Views
World Car Free Day / Time to speak up against fossil fuel use
22 September 2026
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Views
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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Views
Does Payra Port have any business model?
21 September 2026
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Views
Why opinion polls still matter
Opinion polls are, in a sense, a necessary evil. They can often incur the wrath of those in power, or of individuals whose views are not corroborated by, or match, the information provided by a survey.
10 August 2025
How law was manoeuvred for human rights violations during July uprising
The complicit role of law in human rights violations was armoured by institutional inability and weakness.
10 August 2025
Land rights can ensure the overall rights of indigenous peoples
The framework of special governance for the CHT region lies in the proper implementation of the CHT Accord.
9 August 2025
Occupation and slaughter: Netanyahu and taking over Gaza
The Israeli prime minister received a majority approval from his cabinet colleagues to take over Gaza City on August 8, 2025.
9 August 2025
The cracks in Bangladesh’s education system
Our education system has stunted the cognitive development of our youth.
9 August 2025
A renewed commitment to Bangladesh's future
We will continue to work closely with Bangladesh to expand ties into new areas to take our countries to greater heights.
9 August 2025
Protecting indigenous knowledge in the age of AI
AI can play a crucial role in the development of indigenous knowledge.
9 August 2025
Symbolism isn’t enough: What Bangladesh can and must do now
One of the biggest failures, several observers agreed, was the IG’s inability to deliver a clear, timely, and actionable agenda.
8 August 2025
Democratising the economy for all
What the economy needs more than emergency repair is democratisation.
8 August 2025
Who pays when the roads are blocked?
The irony is that even when there is no political unrest, the culture of blocking roads for rallies and commemorations has the same suffocating effect on commuters, small business owners, and informal workers.
8 August 2025
July Declaration: Where is the roadmap for our future journey?
Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable
7 August 2025
Realism isn’t dead in global politics, it just isn’t tweetable
In 2025, countries compete more than they cooperate.
7 August 2025
Digital progress becomes a threat without cybersecurity
Cybersecurity is not merely a technical issue—it is a question of social responsibility and political commitment.
7 August 2025
How aggressive drug marketing can be curbed
The National Drug Policy of 1982 enabled Bangladesh to achieve self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.
7 August 2025
Starvation in Gaza: Israeli lies and the tail that wags the dogs
Israel turns the aid distribution points into killing zones of Palestinians.
7 August 2025
The logical anatomy of July Declaration
Without a legal and constitutional recognition of the uprising, the goals that inspired it, such as justice, inclusivity, and accountability, cannot be institutionalised.
6 August 2025
The urgent need for legal reform for Rohingya refugees
More than a million Rohingya people who took shelter here are yet to be accorded formal refugee status, although Bangladesh has been widely commended for being their host since 2017.
6 August 2025
Shibir reveals it has not renounced its dark past
It was yet another attempt by Jamaat's student cadres to test the waters
6 August 2025
Bangladesh must stop driving its talents away
With reforms, Bangladesh could nurture its own talents and reverse the tide.
6 August 2025
Climate change demands better forecasts for farmers
Despite the rising importance of both weather and climate data, many Bangladeshi farmers lack access to timely and accurate information.
6 August 2025