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
8 HOUR(s)
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For women, ‘diversifying income’ can become another form of depletion
10 HOUR(s)
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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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When there is harm hidden behind help
'Biggest threat to animal welfare in Bangladesh are overenthusiastic activists'
2 July 2025
Bangladesh and India's new strategic dilemma
When evaluating India's current position, it is essential to consider broader geopolitical developments.
2 July 2025
Bangladesh must change to protect its women
Progress limps while women bleed, and no one seems to care.
2 July 2025
Appointment by allegiance
30 of 47 newly appointed VC had ties to teachers' groups linked with BNP or Jamaat
1 July 2025
Banning trees to save nature? Rethinking Bangladesh’s exotic tree policy
The recent ban, however, goes further, prohibiting not just the plantation but also the transport and sale of both acacia and eucalyptus.
1 July 2025
The ethics of machine judgement and the post-human condition
In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, decision-making is stripped of human nuance.
1 July 2025
Greater synergy between media and civil society a must for energy transition
In Bangladesh, civil society has demonstrated a renewed commitment to promoting clean energy since early 2020.
1 July 2025
What should be the legal approach to cross-border digital crimes?
The decision to build a cyber-resilient judiciary must be taken urgently.
1 July 2025
A roadmap to restore banking sector stability
Some banks are simply non-viable and suffer from inherent governance problems.
1 July 2025
How long will victims of torture wait for justice?
the reality on the ground is that justice for victims of torture in custody remains elusive.
1 July 2025
The desert and the dream: Can the West remember how to hope?
Economic realities—stagnant wages, yawning inequality, housing crises, evaporating mobility—have fostered entrapment and diminished expectations.
30 June 2025
Confronting lad culture in our universities
Lad culture here often intersects with class privilege and institutional power.
30 June 2025
Are our preschools truly preparing our youngest?
The primary goal of preschool is to prepare children for formal schooling.
30 June 2025
Why the WHO Pandemic Agreement matters for Bangladesh
The agreement also endorses the “One Health” approach, which integrates human, animal, and environmental health.
30 June 2025
The weaponisation of religious sentiments
The most haunting aspect is the state’s lack of proper action
30 June 2025
NBR crisis is the result of institutional egos clashing
Why should ordinary citizens bear the burden of a bureaucratic breakdown?
30 June 2025
How vertical farming can ensure Bangladesh’s food security
Bangladesh is experiencing a steady decline in agricultural production.
29 June 2025
Israel–Iran conflict: The West’s enduring double standards
When Israel conducts airstrikes in countries like Syria, Western responses are typically muted or supportive.
29 June 2025
Rohingya repatriation at a crossroads
The international community must facilitate the repatriation of the Rohingya refugees to their homeland.
29 June 2025
How to quiet Dhaka's horn habit
Bangladesh has laws for controlling noise pollution, but enforcement remains feeble.
29 June 2025