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Potato farmers' plight needs long-term solutions

Potato farmers face crisis despite being crucial for food security in Bangladesh.
24 March 2025, 07:00 AM

Let women thrive both online and offline

The surge in digital violence against women in Bangladesh must be addressed.
24 March 2025, 06:00 AM

Netanyahu’s war and the human cost

The Netanyahu government spent approximately $31 billion on the war in Gaza (and Lebanon) in 2024.
24 March 2025, 04:00 AM

A community-driven approach to restoring law and order

The popular uprising that led to the downfall of the former regime has left law and order in a state of decline.
23 March 2025, 07:00 AM

The future of work: Challenges and opportunities for youth employment

There is no denying the fact that the greatest wealth of a nation is neither its geographical size nor its natural resources, but its skilled human resources.
23 March 2025, 05:00 AM

What will we do for the people of Gaza?

Genocide in Gaza under Netanyahu's regime demands global attention.
23 March 2025, 03:00 AM

Will the construction of roads paved with gold continue?

High construction costs in our mega infrastructure projects raise concerns.
23 March 2025, 02:00 AM

Char dakhal in art and politics

The proverbial practice of char dakhal has now extended to politics in the form of chandabaji (money extortion) as a metaphor for criminal greed.
22 March 2025, 10:00 AM

Taming inflation in Bangladesh

Rising prices hurt the poor, forcing cuts to necessities and increasing poverty in Bangladesh.
22 March 2025, 07:00 AM

Why non-discrimination demands secularism

Secularism is entirely consistent with the spirit of non-discrimination that inspired the July mass uprising.
22 March 2025, 03:00 AM

New leadership, old rivers, and the long road to clean water

New efforts to clean Bangladesh's rivers offer hope, but community involvement and innovation are key.
22 March 2025, 01:51 AM

What can the world do as US aid cut pushes millions to the brink?

A skinny, malnourished and tattered mother staggers towards a nearly empty medical clinic in a remote village in South Sudan.
21 March 2025, 10:34 AM

Are school buses the answer to our traffic woes?

There are plenty of great examples of improving the traffic situation around schools and making the children's lives better.
21 March 2025, 06:00 AM

A life dedicated to nation-building

Syed Manzur Elahi's life as a visionary business leader and national hero.
21 March 2025, 03:00 AM

Let’s begin a discourse of resistance against forest fires

Bangladesh’s forests and genetic resources are continuously subjected to distress and threats.
21 March 2025, 02:00 AM

Why Tulsi Gabbard’s statements on Bangladesh matter

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s recent remarks on Bangladesh are not only irresponsible but also unfair and baseless.
20 March 2025, 09:15 AM

What should be discussed at the international Rohingya conference

Bangladesh should seek global support to solve Rohingya crisis at the upcoming conference.
20 March 2025, 07:00 AM

Reconstructing society: Lessons from a cybercrime case

Girl targeted with AI deepfake porn & extortion. Community unites for justice.
20 March 2025, 04:00 AM

Happiness? In this economy?

International Day of Happiness in Bangladesh: A cruel joke? Few find joy amidst daily struggles.
20 March 2025, 02:44 AM

We must create an equitable tax system

In Bangladesh, nearly 70 percent of total tax revenue comes from indirect taxes.
20 March 2025, 02:00 AM