A single digital ID can simplify life, but who will protect the data?
3 HOUR(s)
•
Views
We need reliable buyers to build more solar power
2 HOUR(s)
•
Views
For women, ‘diversifying income’ can become another form of depletion
4 HOUR(s)
•
Views
Where old ideas meet a new generation: A morning at the UN with Prof Yunus
23 September 2026
•
Views
Amid narrowing choices, we need a credible economic strategy
23 September 2026
•
Views
Time to put warning labels on unhealthy packaged foods
23 September 2026
•
Views
When did violence become so normal in Bangladesh?
23 September 2026
•
Views
We must do more to protect boys from sexual abuse
23 September 2026
•
Views
Opinion / Managing Bangladesh’s latest fuel price shock
22 September 2026
•
Views
Time for political parties to prioritise disability rights
Inclusion of disability rights in manifestos is both a democratic necessity and a litmus test of a party’s commitment to equality.
2 August 2025
The struggle continues
Revolutionary literature all over the world has shown the frequent bitterness of post-independence betrayal.
2 August 2025
After July: A fragile transition, a nation in waiting
Hope for change, rebirth, and the restoration of the republic remains weakened after a year.
2 August 2025
England's unforgettable Euro 2025 victory
Bangladesh Football Federation, hope you are taking notes.
1 August 2025
Why the DUCSU constitution needs reform
The irregularity of DUCSU elections is in contrast to DU’s legacy.
1 August 2025
Kudos for consensus in some vital areas
If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.
31 July 2025
Bangladesh-India relations should be based on equity
There have been positive developments in connectivity between the two nations, including the revival of rail and road links, the utilisation of ports, and growing energy cooperation.
31 July 2025
A few questions over the Dhaka jet crash
The recent fighter jet crash at a school campus in Dhaka has led many to question the wisdom of running an airbase in Kurmitola and conducting training flights from there.
31 July 2025
Uncle Sam wants you and your social media accounts
Naturally, the US Embassy in Dhaka has chimed in, reminding Bangladeshi applicants to make their accounts public “to facilitate vetting.”
31 July 2025
Bonn climate conference falls short on key promises
Gender justice and Loss and Damage are both at a tipping point.
31 July 2025
The interplay of doxa and episteme in Bangladesh's politics
We need a political ethic that resists collapsing into either technocratic detachment or populist fury.
31 July 2025
What recent scandals reveal about student activism and our politics
Idealism, no matter how noble, is not immune to co-option.
31 July 2025
Is the uprising unravelling?
Extortion allegations taint SAD, shaking the student-led uprising that inspired a nation
30 July 2025
A letter to our burnt, beaten, and fallen children
Dear children, can you ever forgive us?
30 July 2025
What does the law say about the Bakerganj dog killers?
Let's not let this dog's death be just another forgotten statistic, let it be a beginning.
30 July 2025
Let’s not stall the implementation of CHT Accord any longer
A clear, time-bound roadmap can address CHT accord's unfulfilled provisions.
30 July 2025
‘The July uprising was about truth and justice’
In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.
30 July 2025
An ex-chief justice on the dock: How Hasina broke the judiciary
Restoring public faith in the judiciary is now more urgent than ever.
30 July 2025
How energy politics fuels global militarisation
Energy is no longer merely a commodity; it is power, influence, and a principal driver of militarisation.
29 July 2025
How the Liangzhu model is challenging Silicon Valley’s AI dominance
The Liangzhu model benefits from coordinated support from both large corporations and the government.
29 July 2025