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Reimagining primary healthcare through the GP system

Despite progress in Bangladesh’s health sector, primary healthcare (PHC) remains inadequate, particularly in rural areas where access to qualified doctors is limited.
19 March 2025, 10:30 AM

Rethinking char development in Bangladesh

We must keep the focus on the plight of char people alive and draw attention of the current interim government to address the problem with new approaches, policies, and institutions.
19 March 2025, 02:00 AM

It’s time Bangladesh built its own global apparel brand

Why can’t Bangladesh have its own global apparel brand?
18 March 2025, 19:00 PM

A pioneer of modern journalism in South Asia

Ahmad's journalism is overshadowed. He modernised Bangla press via papers like Ittehad after WWI.
18 March 2025, 11:30 AM

One month into USAID funding freeze: How the NGO world is coping

The suspension has disproportionately affected women and children, who are already the most vulnerable in crisis situations.
18 March 2025, 10:00 AM

We must be economical in our energy use

We are facing rising power demand amid summer, Ramadan, and energy efficiency challenges.
18 March 2025, 07:00 AM

How parties can reach a consensus on reforms and elections

Prolonged uncertainty or a rigid "reform first, elections later" or “my way or the highway” stance will only deepen the crisis.
18 March 2025, 05:00 AM

Are we looking at a second republic or a fourth?

The fundamental goal must be to preserve historical integrity rather than rewrite history for political convenience.
18 March 2025, 03:00 AM

His lament was the unfulfilled promise of democracy

Following autocracy's fall, debates on the constitution, elections, & democracy intensify, echoing Abul Mansur Ahmad's insights.
18 March 2025, 02:31 AM

Our schools must do more to stop bullying

Despite being quite the nerd, I found no solace in education.
17 March 2025, 10:30 AM

Financial literacy: A key defence against fraud

The financial sector is increasingly targeted by various types of fraud, including phishing, identity theft, credit card fraud, and Ponzi schemes.
17 March 2025, 09:30 AM

The future of international crimes prosecution in Bangladesh

The prosecution of international crimes, whether at the international or domestic level, is a serious matter.
17 March 2025, 07:00 AM

Pain, bleeding and helplessness: Living with fibroids and cysts

Women's health research is inequitable despite physiological differences. This is a social injustice.
17 March 2025, 04:00 AM

Awami League's downfall and the politics of cognitive dissonance

Acknowledging mistakes is not a sign of weakness; it is a prerequisite for political rehabilitation.
17 March 2025, 03:00 AM

What’s blocking the reforms in Bangladesh?

Implementing the desired reforms in Bangladesh is particularly challenging due to the complexities of political and social realities.
17 March 2025, 02:00 AM

DU’s faculty hiring policy is a relic from the past

DU’s recruitment process seems frozen in time, bogged down by outdated practices that stifle progress.
16 March 2025, 10:30 AM

What would the healthcare sector of the future look like?

Healthcare around the world is going through unique and dynamic changes.
16 March 2025, 09:00 AM

Professor Yunus’s government: Are we blaming the victim?

Professor Yunus inherits a nation in turmoil, balancing hope and challenges in Bangladesh
16 March 2025, 07:00 AM

How Bangladesh can recover its stolen assets

Bangladesh intensifies efforts to recover stolen assets and combat money laundering.
16 March 2025, 06:00 AM

Global aid cuts must not hinder women’s empowerment

The funding cuts by USAID and other donors signal a worrying trend that could impact gender equality efforts worldwide.
16 March 2025, 03:00 AM