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Will Singapore or Hong Kong finance the South’s next transition?

The global financial system is in a real bind.
26 September 2023, 12:03 PM

What’s Real, really?

In spite of the Real remaining intensely vulnerable to propaganda and the power of the state, a Lie will never replace the Truth.
26 September 2023, 04:51 AM

Legal amendments will help universities thrive

Faculty members from within the university should be included in the trustee board to ensure a fairer share of governance.
26 September 2023, 04:00 AM

Who is winning the Beijing-Washington tech war?

One crucial aim of the Washington-led tech war is preventing Beijing from making advanced chips by blocking technology from the West
26 September 2023, 02:00 AM

Why Bangladesh failed to contain inflation while others succeeded

While many other countries have managed to reduce inflationary pressure by adopting monetary policy tools, Bangladeshi policymakers have shied away from doing the same.
25 September 2023, 14:00 PM

Our banking sector, where no rules apply for vested quarters

In the banking sector of Bangladesh, exemptions from rules and regulations for powerful loan defaulters seem to be the default rules.
25 September 2023, 03:00 AM

Why aren’t we doing enough to fix electric wires?

The tragedy in Mirpur is a heartbreaking reminder of the pressing need to address this issue urgently.
24 September 2023, 17:15 PM

Lacking moral capital to overcome climate paralysis

Amidst what the UN chief dubs “an era of global boiling,” we stand at the abyss of a paradigm cataclysm, yet remain paralysed in our actions. 
24 September 2023, 09:30 AM

A youth forced to censor their thoughts

It is a well-known fact that politicians seek to retain power once they attain it.
24 September 2023, 03:00 AM

A riverine country with dying rivers

Have we led ourselves to inevitable doom?
24 September 2023, 02:00 AM

The role of Bangladeshi universities in the era of AI

How many jobs will disappear in a country depends on the industry, type of work, and pace of AI development.
24 September 2023, 00:00 AM

Why is the EU pulling out of observing our election?

The government’s pledge for a free and fair election is no longer satisfying our international partners.
23 September 2023, 14:00 PM

Lead pollution: A silent epidemic threatens Bangladesh

The consequences of lead pollution may not always be visible, but they are undeniable.
23 September 2023, 06:00 AM

The many tactics of climate change deniers

So what can be done to counter the cock and bull stories of this breed of climate change deniers?
23 September 2023, 03:00 AM

How empowered are women in Bangladesh?

Do men and women in Bangladesh want to maintain the status quo of gender roles in society?
23 September 2023, 01:00 AM

A country for the rich, and another for the poor

In recent years, Bangladesh has been grappling with a deepening chasm of inequality.
22 September 2023, 13:00 PM

What makes freelancers thrive?

Can Bangladesh seize the opportunities presented by the freelancing surge?
22 September 2023, 04:00 AM

World Car-free Day: Decarbonise transport for climate justice

What happens to be a great solution for decarbonising transport is enabling and promoting walking, cycling, and pedal-powered rickshaws.
22 September 2023, 00:00 AM

Are factory owners above the law?

How can a factory owner not be involved in the irregularities of design and installation of fire safety systems?
21 September 2023, 14:00 PM

When you have Opinion Fatigue Syndrome

It is as if I must have the information and facts to pass a comment or give an opinion on every issue under the sky;
21 September 2023, 06:15 AM