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Pope Leo XIV: History made in the Vatican
For the first time in the history of the Vatican, an American Cardinal has been elected to lead as the head of the global Catholic Church.
10 May 2025, 12:10 PM
Will you still cheer when it is your sister?
In today's Bangladesh, a man who assaults a woman in public doesn't just walk away unpunished. He's often hailed as a "real hero"
10 May 2025, 09:20 AM
War propaganda and the India-Pakistan conflict
India’s recent strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir triggered another different kind of conflict: an information war.
10 May 2025, 08:00 AM
Upholding natural justice: A true dawn or an illusion?
In Bangladesh, natural justice is not explicitly stated in the constitution.
10 May 2025, 06:00 AM
How education spending reveals a government’s true priorities
What if we suddenly double the education budget?
10 May 2025, 05:00 AM
A cautionary tale of political transformation in Bangladesh
Beyond the constitutionally recognised political parties, there exists an invisible yet influential force in society: the “Comfort Party.”
9 May 2025, 09:30 AM
Why our industrial future depends on women
The July uprising of 2024 paved the way for reimagining Bangladesh’s economic future.
9 May 2025, 08:53 AM
The need for smart election observation
The return of multi-party democracy would be the first step necessary to reset Bangladesh’s embittered political culture.
9 May 2025, 07:00 AM
Takeaways from Bangladesh’s latest human development indicators
HDI discussion in Bangladesh should focus on some fundamental issues with policy implications.
9 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Chainsaws at dawn: The assassination of a Banyan tree
For two centuries, the banyan tree had stood sentinel over Madaripur’s crossroads, its aerial roots cascading like the beard of a Sufi saint.
8 May 2025, 10:40 AM
You have made me endless...
Thank you, Gurudev, for making the finite journey of my life an infinite experience!
8 May 2025, 09:05 AM
Voter education: The missing link in government’s democratic reform
It is a social contract between the citizen and the state.
8 May 2025, 06:00 AM
The silent emergency: Politicisation of our healthcare sector
The erosion of trust in doctors is creating crisis for the healthcare sector.
8 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Rabindranath, protest, and contested legacies
Anyone familiar with Bangladesh and its culture knows how important his poems and songs are in celebrating our heritage.
8 May 2025, 03:00 AM
India-Pakistan tensions and the risks of war
It is too early, and rather preliminary, to conclude that India-Pakistan tensions have escalated to a “war.”
7 May 2025, 14:30 PM
Bangladesh’s GMO buffet: Eat first, ask questions never
Welcome to the country, where food regulation is treated like an optional seasoning.
7 May 2025, 11:30 AM
The urgent case for a truth and healing commission for Bangladesh
Bangladesh has a history of unaddressed violence.
7 May 2025, 09:16 AM
Why does Hefazat fear women’s rights more than usury?
Why do religious pressure groups single out women’s rights for moral outrage?
7 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Dhaka University: Faculty hiring in its early years
The faculty hiring process at Dhaka University has received intense scrutiny and has been criticised for its lack of focus on merit.
6 May 2025, 10:00 AM
What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP
Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.
6 May 2025, 06:43 AM