The misdirected outrage over the women’s football team strike
Bangladesh women footballers strike over coach's behavior, face public backlash.
7 February 2025, 02:10 AM
BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change
For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.
9 January 2025, 11:00 AM
Disinformation targets right-wing audiences, Indians
Reveals TGI analysis of content on Bangladesh on X
15 December 2024, 14:27 PM
A world of voting systems: What is the right choice for Bangladesh?
The number of different electoral systems around the world is testament to the complex nature of democracy
8 November 2024, 11:38 AM
What is the ‘Electoral College’?
The most important details for outsiders to understand is that the United States of America is a federal state, made up of 50 states.
5 November 2024, 11:42 AM
The need for transparency in political financing
Anyone familiar with the previous “elections” held between 2014 and 2024 will know that it is virtually impossible these spending caps were adhered to, despite parties’ claims of compliance on paper.
15 September 2024, 07:30 AM
What politics for the new generation should look like
Politicians need to start understanding that the loud, unnecessary, intrusive politics that we know today needs to become the politics of the past.
8 September 2024, 12:00 PM
Bangladesh’s Rawalpindi Test win provides some much-needed room for reflection
We can have a national cricket team who can do it all. The win in Rawalpindi is an indication of it.
29 August 2024, 04:00 AM
Somali piracy: Years of terror and ransoms
Since 2005, the pirates of Somalia have terrorised the waters along its coastline and beyond taking advantage of a political void in the country. Here is a recap.
16 March 2024, 05:16 AM
Life takes place in Dhaka’s cafes
How humans discovered coffee and how, after centuries of innovation, it became the elixir it is now is a fascinating tale itself.
15 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?
It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.
15 March 2024, 02:00 AM
Can we rethink the city we want?
This rapid expansion of the restaurant sector has led to the cutting of many vital corners when it comes to safety.
10 March 2024, 07:00 AM
Consumers brace for price shocks
Consumers are bracing for multiple price shocks ahead of Ramadan that usually marks a period of high household spending.
28 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Dhaka air a winter hazard
Almost every morning this past winter, media outlets reported on Dhaka’s poor air quality.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Jaiswal and the fruits of single-minded obsession
What puts Yashasvi Jaiswal in the same category is less of a cricketing story, and more so a story of human struggle that led to miraculous success.
20 February 2024, 03:30 AM
The rapid growth of Bangladesh’s economy, and what comes after
Growth has been the constant in the journey of the Bangladesh economy over the last two decades. Starting from 2004, excluding the outlier year of 2020 when the world economy was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh has maintained a growth rate of over five percent or more.
14 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Why Pahela Falgun is celebrated on February 14 instead of 13
February 13 has been the date on which Pahela Falgun has been celebrated by most of us growing up. But for the last four years, Pahela Falgun has shifted to February 14 on the Gregorian calendar
13 February 2024, 13:57 PM
Canadian student visa restriction puts Bangladeshi aspirants in a bind
The Canadian government has announced a 35 percent reduction of visas issued to international students at the undergraduate level for 2024 and 2025
13 February 2024, 07:29 AM
What ails the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal is one of the world’s most important maritime shortcuts.
5 February 2024, 18:00 PM
After metro rail, Dhaka’s buses should be the next megaproject
Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.
31 January 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s disappointing position in TI corruption index
Since Bangladesh's admission in the index in 2001, it has consistently scored low in terms of transparency and ranked high among the most corrupt countries in the world
30 January 2024, 14:22 PM
From a village only reachable by boat to conquering Brisbane: Shamar Joseph's story
It’s the sort of rags to riches story that might have gotten laughed out of a movie studio for being too ridiculous.
28 January 2024, 17:58 PM
‘Sharifa’s Story’ Debate: What does the chapter actually deal with?
“Similarities and Difference between People” -- a chapter in this year’s class seven social science textbook focuses on different communities within society and what ties them together, along with the differences and similarities between them.
25 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Why many countries are trying a four-day work week
The Dominican Republic announced this week that they would be launching a six-month voluntary trial for a four-day work week
21 January 2024, 12:52 PM
Teachers can make the new curriculum work. But are they paid enough?
With all the talk surrounding the new school curriculum, a crucial element has been absent from the conversation.
21 January 2024, 02:00 AM
‘Tired of playing hide and seek with myself’
A BCS cadre with the lucrative position of a diplomat, it may look as though Oalid Islam’s life has few problems.
18 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Understanding the key points of the monetary policy
The Bangladesh Bank unveiled its monetary policy for the second half of the current fiscal year, with the goal to tame runaway inflation, which has been a concern for the past two years. Here are the major points of this monetary policy, and how they might -- at least in theory -- ensure a smooth economic journey for Bangladesh over the next six months.
17 January 2024, 13:46 PM
New Year’s Eve without fire hazards? It’s more doable than you think.
When welcoming 2024, spare a thought for those with whom you share this space under the sky.
31 December 2023, 08:00 AM