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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