MIND THE GAP / A bitter brew: Climate change and the decline of Sylhet’s tea gardens
Projections by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) indicate that tea cultivation areas could shrink by 2050.
23 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Nobel Peace Prize: The politics of peace, sponsored by the powerful
Putin, not usually known for his love of peaceful resolutions, praised Trump for “doing a lot to resolve complex crises”
12 October 2025, 11:00 AM
The great British blame game of flags and fury
Protesters scream “Britain is full” while riding in Uber cars driven by immigrants.
27 September 2025, 08:00 AM
The cost of leaving home
This is the unspoken cost of leaving—the everyday moments that don’t fit into migration agency brochures or glossy remittance statistics.
15 September 2025, 08:00 AM
MIND THE GAP / The generational mismatch of wealth
The truth is simpler: one generation inherited scarcity and turned it into prosperity. The next inherited prosperity and turned it into anxiety.
31 August 2025, 07:00 AM
When climate change becomes your doctor’s problem too
Let’s talk healthcare, that miraculous thing we keep expecting to work despite treating it like the last kid picked in a game of cricket.
21 August 2025, 07:00 AM
The law just made it harder to get justice for domestic abuse
Dowry-related abuse is not a polite marital disagreement; it is a criminal act under Bangladeshi law.
14 August 2025, 03:00 AM
Why is critical thinking not included in our curriculum?
The curriculum continues to reward regurgitation over reflection.
5 August 2025, 07:00 AM
‘We must challenge not just regimes, but also oppressive legal machinery'
Human rights lawyer Taqbir Huda talks about the current state of human rights in Bangladesh and the potential way forward.
10 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice
Examining Bangladesh's challenges in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
25 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Women should not have to struggle with a toilet crisis
On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.
19 November 2024, 04:00 AM
COP29 must set a new goal for climate finance and adaptation
As COP29 progresses, Bangladesh will be watching closely to see whether the international community can meet the urgency of its climate needs.
11 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Iram's Café
The café culture in Dhaka over the past decade has seen incredible evolution. There are cafés serving everything from filling savoury dishes to sweets and snacks.
31 August 2015, 18:00 PM
Cosmetics
This heat is no friend to the staying power of makeup, nor is it really doing much good for our skin.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Shoes this Eid
Life is too short for a boring outfit; and the easiest way to complete an outfit and make it stand out are with accessories, specifically shoes.
6 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Liberation of the Spirit
The “Shwapno Life 2015 Eid Fashion Fiesta”, a night of dramatic enchantment put together by Ban Thai Spa, showcased a collection of tradition wear for both men and women designed by Shahinur Rahman, Tamanna Sharmin and Tanaz Bunni.
15 June 2015, 18:00 PM