Column by Mahfuz Anam / Yunus, Charter, and Our Future
23 October 2025, 18:30 PM
Opinion
Can Trump’s Gaza ceasefire redefine peace in Middle East?
23 October 2025, 14:00 PM
Opinion
The dilemma triangle of our tertiary education
23 October 2025, 07:00 AM
Opinion
MIND THE GAP / A bitter brew: Climate change and the decline of Sylhet’s tea gardens
23 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Opinion
Ports for private profit or national progress?
23 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Opinion
New data regulations warrant urgent rethinking
22 October 2025, 06:29 AM
Opinion
Opinion / 'Apnar Orna Koi?': How identity politics targets women
22 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Opinion
Opinion / Uniforms do not outrank the constitution
22 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Opinion
National Road Safety Day / ‘Road deaths cannot be reduced without BRTA reform’
22 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Opinion
The unfinished revolution for women's political rights
23 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Opinion
The importance of learning in one’s mother tongue
Language is not only important for communication, it is also a tool for intellectual and mental development.
9 April 2023, 04:00 AM
Trump’s arrest adds fuel to fire in hyperpolarised US
Republicans are locked in a Faustian embrace with Trump, and the arrest is likely to make that embrace tighter.
8 April 2023, 14:00 PM
What is a great curriculum?
A great curriculum enables a society to pursue its needs and aspirations.
8 April 2023, 04:00 AM
OHCHR echoes our concerns about the DSA
A look at “OHCHR Technical Note to the Government of Bangladesh on review of the Digital Security Act,” will make one wonder how punishments for the same offence can vary so much depending on the law an accused is charged under.
7 April 2023, 11:37 AM
Let's fix primary healthcare first
Lack of career growth opportunities in upazila and rural areas, as well as concerns about personal safety and security, contribute to the reluctance of healthcare professionals to work there.
7 April 2023, 03:00 AM
Health for all: United by purpose, driven by action
Health for all demands not just commitment but action from every person, everywhere.
7 April 2023, 02:00 AM
ChatGPT and Writing: A Deadly Combination!
When it comes to writing, ChatGPT is a BIG nothing
6 April 2023, 14:00 PM
Step back from your desks and move a little
Analysis of the most recent health and economic data from 194 countries, reported that the global cost of inaction on physical inactivity would reach approximately $47.6 billion per year.
6 April 2023, 09:22 AM
A Life Well-Lived
Rokia Afzal Rahman was one of the most famous icons of women empowerment in Bangladesh.
6 April 2023, 04:00 AM
The myriad gaps in our fire safety measures
Now, who’s to be held responsible for the oversight in not preventing the Bangabazar fire? The designated city corporation? Or the market authorities?
5 April 2023, 17:00 PM
The role of bystanders during a crisis: An impediment or asset to rescue efforts?
Just one bystander can cause enough distraction to move the focus from the real situation on hand—which is to stabilise the emergency situation and save lives. So, who is responsible?
5 April 2023, 16:31 PM
My dearest Roki
As I think of Roki, her infectious smile, glowing energy, and caring nature flood my mind with beautiful memories.
5 April 2023, 16:00 PM
Can ballots ensure free and fair elections?
A genuinely inclusive election depends on a wide range of factors, many of which the Election Commission cannot even begin to address
5 April 2023, 12:53 PM
Pessimism, indecisiveness: A worrisome state of university students
Fear of failure and negative thoughts affect a student’s life, academics, and career prospects immensely.
5 April 2023, 05:00 AM
An attempt to impede free journalism
Even if the state has an objection against a citizen’s activity, can they legally pick up that person?
4 April 2023, 17:00 PM
'Shangbadik' termed 'shanghatik' for a reason
Ultimately, for the sake of being relevant and “spicy,” there are these so-called journalists who forget their moral duties and succumb to the pressure of going “viral.”
4 April 2023, 14:30 PM
Of mortality and unlearnt lessons: A follow-up
The fire gutted nearly every shop in the beloved shopping complex among Dhaka residents for the multitude of thrift clothing shops.
4 April 2023, 09:35 AM
A turning point in the struggle for climate justice
With the adoption of the resolution and ICJ involvement soon, the concept of climate justice will likely turn into a movement for equity.
4 April 2023, 07:21 AM
How to make sure women entrepreneurs continue to thrive
Despite the increased participation of women in different sectors, there remains a lack of dynamism in their employment.
4 April 2023, 04:00 AM
When hunger strikes
Addressing the inflationary pressure and the resulting food insecurity of the poorer households need to be the top priority now.
3 April 2023, 17:00 PM