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CSA v cybersecurity laws of other countries

Comparing this law with those in other countries can help us determine how well the proposed CSA aligns with international standards.
29 August 2023, 04:00 AM

When public servants get punished for doing their job

Punishing two officials for fulfilling their duty is deeply concerning. The report provided an accurate picture of the energy and electricity sector, which apparently goes against the views of the current regime.
28 August 2023, 13:01 PM

Let’s stake our claim to outer space

Though the Outer Space Treaty specifies space as a global common resource, it does not mean that the space is public property.
28 August 2023, 04:05 AM

Non-performing loans: Are we aware of the real picture?

It is necessary to get an appropriate estimate of NPLs so that the actual performance of the banking sector can be understood.
28 August 2023, 02:00 AM

US credit rating downgrade: Is all the commotion justified?

The significance of the US debt in the global economy is crucial, as it frequently serves as a benchmark for returns on stocks and other bonds.
28 August 2023, 00:00 AM

A glimmer of hope for gender justice

Throughout this booklet, which is primarily meant to be read by lawyers and judges, India's apex court has provided an exhaustive list of stereotype-promoting language that should be replaced by alternative language.
27 August 2023, 13:00 PM

Of river erosion and the people it displaces

Displacement due to river erosion is an entirely different story.
27 August 2023, 04:00 AM

Did the Wagner drama expose Putin’s weakness?

The fact that such a high-profile political challenger was thrown off the scene reflects the unbound nature of political options that Putin still has.
27 August 2023, 02:00 AM

Rising sea levels and the lessons to learn

A thorough and strategic approach is required to defend against the recurrent floods and climatic disasters Bangladesh faces.
27 August 2023, 01:30 AM

From DSA to CSA: The same two bottles of agony

The state must protect freedom, human dignity, and reputation without compromising individual rights.
26 August 2023, 14:30 PM

Why Western approaches can't prevent river erosion in Bangladesh

It is because the physical nature of rivers in Bangladesh are different from that of the rivers in Western countries.
26 August 2023, 02:00 AM

What does the new Covid spike mean for Bangladesh?

As of now, the country has lost 29,476 lives to the pandemic, and experienced more than two million infections. Of course, after the highest number of deaths in June and August of 2021, daily deaths and infections have steadily declined. Despite that, there have been reports of deaths due to Covid throughout 2022 and 2023.
25 August 2023, 14:00 PM

No more aid and no real solutions

Despite the international recognition, the global outpouring of support (at the time), and the crisis in Myanmar that has now escalated into civil war – the world seems to have moved on.
25 August 2023, 03:00 AM

My life in the Rohingya camp

Six years ago, there was no option for 12-year-old Moshowraf but to escape Myanmar to survive.
24 August 2023, 18:01 PM

Owners win, workers lose

It is a shame that the wage board completely failed in framing and presenting acceptable recommendations on the tea workers’ wage structure.
24 August 2023, 14:00 PM

The new CSA: A draconian law made more ‘efficient’

A casual look into the draft CSA will prove that the optimism expressed by the law minister is entirely unfounded
24 August 2023, 03:00 AM

When development gives little and takes all

Sustainable development cannot be achieved by destroying life and nature.
24 August 2023, 01:00 AM

FIFA Women’s World Cup: Where do we go from here?

The FIFA Women’s World Cup concludes by crowning a new world champion, Spain, and brings an end to what has been the most scintillating four weeks of football in Australia and New Zealand.
23 August 2023, 02:00 AM

Globalisation for a secure future

Globalisation has played a key role in Bangladesh's rapid economic progress. Yet, current data indicates the country remains among the least globalised.
22 August 2023, 04:00 AM

Activists, terrorists, or vandals?

Protests by climate activists are anything but terrorism.
22 August 2023, 02:10 AM