Views
Can we bridge the generational gap and reform our democracy?
Now, the youngsters have embarked on a campaign to reach out to the people in preparation for forming a new political party.
16 February 2025, 06:00 AM
National unity alone can ensure stability and desired reforms
The previous government left the country’s economy and governance system in a fragile state.
16 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Are we prepared to seize the new global opportunities?
We must build domestic institutions and strengthen negotiation capacity to leverage opportunities after LDC graduation.
16 February 2025, 04:00 AM
Appoint missing commissioners to keep RTI Act alive
There appears to be a shift in the attitude of many public authorities towards the RTI Act.
16 February 2025, 02:00 AM
A colonial relic in corporate drag
The absurdity of wearing ties, a colonial relic, persists in tropical climates.
15 February 2025, 15:25 PM
Love ensnared by technology
Technology, as Binoy Mukhopadhyay said, gives speed, and steals emotions. Love suffers its impact.
14 February 2025, 10:00 AM
Reflections on Aynaghar and the politics of manipulation in the education sector
The seeds of chaos were deliberately planted in the education sector.
14 February 2025, 04:00 AM
How the tech war could turn brutal
DeepSeek's reliance on NVIDIA chips while highlighting a current dependency also underscores China's determination to overcome it.
13 February 2025, 09:08 AM
Economic diplomacy in the time of geopolitical turbulence
Bangladesh needs effective economic diplomacy to navigate global challenges post-LDC graduation.
13 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Ekushey Boi Mela: At the crossroads of freedom and censorship
A series of unsettling incidents over recent years has cast a long shadow over the fair’s foundational principles.
13 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Akhteruzzaman Elias’ thought on novel writing in Bengali literature
Akhteruzzaman Elias would often deconstruct novels as a literary form, emphasising the role of social realism in mastering its craft.
12 February 2025, 09:45 AM
Can we rise back up from the abyss of corruption?
The recommendations of the Anti-Corruption Reform Commission must be implemented with a specific focus on the ACC’s true independence and accountability.
12 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Why nuclear energy makes sense for Bangladesh
Coal is responsible for approximately 24.6 deaths per TWh (terawatt hour) due to air pollution and occupational hazards.
11 February 2025, 19:00 PM
Is calling on the dead the only way to solve the case?
I can still recall the fateful morning of February 11. One of my fellow journalists called and asked me to switch the TV on.
11 February 2025, 12:16 PM
Circular agricultural platform can benefit farmers and consumers
A circular agricultural innovation platform would connect farmers and consumers without having too many value chain actors competing with each other.
11 February 2025, 08:00 AM
Women in STEM can revolutionise the industry
Female representation in STEM is important for innovation and equality.
11 February 2025, 06:00 AM
In defence of secularism in Bangladesh
Reform proposes "pluralism" over "secularism," but without a framework, it's unworkable.
11 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh must seize AI opportunities amidst global rivalry
The rivalry between America and China regarding artificial intelligence (AI) is growing
10 February 2025, 10:00 AM
Reflections on the Israel-Hamas war in the wake of fragile ceasefire
The Israel-Hamas war exposes the complex intersection of power, ideology, and human suffering, with the ceasefire offering only a fleeting respite.
10 February 2025, 08:00 AM
Tea garden workers warrant the same support as other industry labourers
Their struggles are a clarion call for a nation striving to achieve middle-income status while ensuring that nobody is left behind.
10 February 2025, 06:00 AM