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Bangladesh’s digital transformation: How social media is shaping politics and society

Social media has become a crucial part of this transformation, influencing everything from politics to social movements.
25 January 2025, 11:00 AM

A vision for a child-friendly book fair

Are we truly creating an environment that fosters love for books among children?
25 January 2025, 07:00 AM

What should we expect from a national constitutional council?

In Bangladesh, establishing the NCC can potentially strengthen democratic institutions and address systemic governance challenges.
25 January 2025, 02:00 AM

The purloined escape

This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.
24 January 2025, 14:10 PM

How advanced analytics and automation can help prevent tax evasion

NBR's existing software cannot perform advanced tasks of identifying undeclared incomes or tax frauds.
24 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Singapore's role in recovering stolen assets is crucial

Singapore has a responsibility to help Bangladesh retrieve the ill-gotten money that has found its way into the Singaporean shore.
24 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Climate change and fire risks: Lessons from Southern California for Bangladesh 

The 2025 wildfires in Southern California underscored the importance of having well-trained firefighting teams and readily available resources for rapid response.
23 January 2025, 09:00 AM

How carbon markets can drive Bangladesh’s green transition

Bangladesh’s readiness will dictate how it will fare in the new carbon market regime.
23 January 2025, 07:00 AM

When will the revolution reach Bangladesh’s hills?

The policies in the region under the interim government have remained nearly identical to those under Sheikh Hasina.
23 January 2025, 06:00 AM

A discursive analysis of the constitutional reform recommendations

Some of these recommendations are unprecedented, whereas some of them need further clarifications.
23 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Is deferment of LDC graduation a viable option for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.
23 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Lusting Orientals revisited: The British grooming gang debate

The victims are used as tools to spread fear about a specific community.
22 January 2025, 10:15 AM
22 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Impact of rising debt on our socio-economic future

Every child born in Bangladesh today is born with a debt.
22 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Who is responsible for outsourced employees' profit participation fund?

The Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, is a progressive mechanism designed to ensure that employees share in their company's profits.
21 January 2025, 07:00 AM

Perils of Panthakunja Park

The ongoing elevated expressway project took a toll on the Panthakunja park.
21 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Trump’s America First doctrine and its ripple effects on Bangladesh

While Trump’s presidency presents significant challenges, it also offers opportunities for Bangladesh to strengthen its partnership with the US.
21 January 2025, 02:10 AM

Dhaka-Jashore rail route: Dreams and disappointment

The 169-km Dhaka-Jashore railway line was constructed at a cost of Tk 39,247 crore, the most expensive railway project in Bangladesh.
20 January 2025, 09:56 AM

The self-sabotaging president: Joe Biden’s broken legacy

Biden’s predicament must be considered in the context of the brutal political landscape in the Western world.
20 January 2025, 09:00 AM

Malaysia migration crisis shows where reforms are needed

From 2009-2024, Bangladeshi migrant workers’ access to the Malaysian labour market was restricted multiple times and, on every occasion, a syndicate was blamed for the debacle.
20 January 2025, 06:00 AM