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DUCSU election will usher in student unity

The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
5 February 2025, 07:00 AM

World Cancer Day: Importance of holistic approach for patient care

World Cancer Day: "United in Unique." See the person, not just the patient--a call for unity.
4 February 2025, 09:10 AM

Can pluralism replace secularism in Bangladesh?

Replacing secularism with pluralism poses significant risks if not accompanied by clear and enforceable measures.
4 February 2025, 06:30 AM

To solve the Rohingya crisis, we must address the root causes

The Rohingya crisis continues to mystify everyone with its uncertainties.
4 February 2025, 06:09 AM

We need a national cancer registry

Establishing a national cancer registry is crucial for advancing cancer control in Bangladesh.
4 February 2025, 03:00 AM

A repeal that retains impunity

Why is the interim government taking this seemingly anti-public stance?
3 February 2025, 07:00 AM

Civil service 2.0: A prototype for reform

Although a lot can be said about the civil service obsession of the people in general, it is one of the guaranteed pathways towards upward mobility in Bangladesh.
3 February 2025, 05:00 AM

Trump’s re-withdrawal from Paris Agreement

On the very first day of assuming office on January 21, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to immediately withdraw the US from the Paris Agreement.
3 February 2025, 03:00 AM

Our development model is poisoning Dhaka

True reform should involve policies that protect Dhaka’s residents and their right to a liveable city.
3 February 2025, 02:00 AM

The dangerous consequences of USAID fund freeze

This sudden shift raises critical questions about what would happen if the US were to halt funding entirely.
2 February 2025, 11:14 AM

Will AI push us towards isolation and lost creativity?

By the way, this writing is solely mine. I didn’t seek any assistance from AI. Do you write in your own words?
2 February 2025, 09:30 AM

Can ‘engineering diplomacy’ solve Bangladesh-India water issue?

The 2024 floods underscore the shared stakes for both nations.
2 February 2025, 08:00 AM

Why Bangladesh struggles to attract FDI

Reversing the unsatisfactory FDI trend requires bold, forward-thinking policies and decisive action.
2 February 2025, 02:10 AM

Urban farmers' contribution must be recognised to restore Dhaka's wetlands

Greening practices by slum dwellers receive no formal recognition from urban authorities.
2 February 2025, 02:00 AM

Effective law and planning can control noise pollution

While addressing vehicular noise has been a focus, it is equally vital to regulate loudspeaker usage in communal and religious settings.
1 February 2025, 08:00 AM

The scale of the universe and our place in it

This realisation is not meant to diminish our significance, but rather to inspire awe and perspective.
1 February 2025, 06:00 AM

Let the girls of Bangladesh play

What happened in Joypurhat is dangerous, not just for sports but for our future.
31 January 2025, 15:00 PM

The inherent discrimination in our medical admission tests

Even after all this, when the quota system in admission tests remains, it begs the question of why we still need to favour a select group while sidelining other deserving candidates.
31 January 2025, 10:00 AM

Public health must prioritise disease prevention

There is a common confusion around the subject of health.
31 January 2025, 06:05 AM

Beyond martyrdom and momentum: The matrix of the 1969 mass movement

In the history of Bangladesh’s formation and its war against the military-bureaucratic regime of Pakistan, the 1969 mass uprising is a significant milestone.
31 January 2025, 02:10 AM