A single digital ID can simplify life, but who will protect the data?
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We need reliable buyers to build more solar power
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For women, ‘diversifying income’ can become another form of depletion
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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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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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Why Bangladesh needs a national maritime roadmap
Our strategic location alone will not deliver the maritime future we are capable of building.
29 July 2025
The ICJ ruling on climate action can boost Global South's voice
The ICJ concluded that states have explicit legal duties to safeguard the climate system against anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions.
29 July 2025
It’s time to modernise our air force
Urban density in Dhaka has surpassed the thresholds for safe air operations. Military and civil aviation now operate in a dangerously overlapping airspace.
29 July 2025
How precision agriculture can transform Bangladesh
This method uses advanced technologies to enhance crop production while minimising waste and environmental impact.
28 July 2025
Addressing the crisis of child malnutrition in Bangladesh
Child nutrition begins in the womb and remains critical through the first two years of life.
28 July 2025
Why ESG standards matter now more than ever for Bangladesh
Strong ESG performance can reduce operational risks, cut costs, and build better relationships with workers and consumers.
28 July 2025
Reasons why the US lifted sanctions on Myanmar
This move has very little to do with Myanmar’s domestic politics.
28 July 2025
The arrest of Khairul Haque: A travesty of justice or a convenient scapegoat?
Khairul Haque's arrest has reignited a fierce debate surrounding his legacy.
28 July 2025
The toll of citizen journalism in Bangladesh
The equation is brutally simple: the more shocking the image, the more traction it garners.
27 July 2025
‘Protesters are not given medical care here’
How a July warrior was denied immediate medical care.
27 July 2025
Bangladesh in the age of global economic flux
Any casual observer of the recent global scenario can see a constant shift in global crosscurrents.
27 July 2025
Micromanaging should not be Bangladesh Bank’s job
BB must change its identity from an enforcer to an ecosystem architect.
27 July 2025
Why can't we prevent drowning fatalities?
Drowning deaths are disproportionately higher among the poorest and least educated populations in rural settings.
27 July 2025
The burning skies of Uttara and the questions we refuse to ask
It is moments like this that bring us face to face with the silent monstrosities we have normalised.
26 July 2025
What not to post during a national tragedy
In moments of national crisis, instead of silence or responsible support, we see people racing to post
26 July 2025
Making Lalon go mainstream
Lalon honoured the body and recognised its significance in shaping our worldview.
26 July 2025
No equality without menstrual dignity
While products need not always be free, economic reasons should never deprive anyone of dignity or the ability to participate in daily activities.
26 July 2025
It’s time we turned to inclusive, trauma-informed pedagogy
It is becoming increasingly evident that intergenerational chemistry is no longer present.
26 July 2025
July uprising: How do you measure the success of a year?
I do believe much progress has been made, though it may be tempting to see the downside.
26 July 2025
Can decentralisation improve primary school outcomes in Bangladesh?
Effective schools and learners through decentralised governance may make a difference in primary school education.
26 July 2025