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Non-toxic toys are essential for protecting our children

Toys play a crucial role in enriching children’s activity and fostering developmental growth.
20 January 2025, 05:00 AM

From 1969 to 2024: Echoes of resistance through the ages

The mass uprisings of 1969 and 2024 have several similarities but differences also exist.
20 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Why Bangladesh needs a child affairs reform commission

According to a Child Rights Advocacy Coalition of Bangladesh report, at least 121 children were killed by law enforcement and other agencies during the uprising.
19 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Kessler Syndrome: Space debris may create a future with no internet, TV, or mobile phone

The scenario in which space debris collides and creates more debris is called Kessler Syndrome, named after the NASA scientist Donald Kessler.
19 January 2025, 04:00 AM

The art of imperialistic absurdity

Beyond the glaciers and polar bears, it’s about “unlimited” untapped resources—something Trump likely equates to a hidden treasure chest in a pirate movie.
19 January 2025, 02:10 AM

How to maximise tax revenue without imposing regressive taxes

While indirect taxes are relatively convenient and efficient in terms of collection, they mostly disregard the principles of fairness and certainty.
18 January 2025, 04:00 AM

Where is inclusivity for the Indigenous people?

If such an appalling treatment persists, will the Indigenous people ever feel safe in this country?
18 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Snapshots of Bangladesh’s major export challenges

Bangladesh’s economy is significantly dependent on its export earnings. The export sector has faced several challenges under the interim government.
17 January 2025, 18:00 PM

Jimmy Carter: The US president who called a spade a spade

In 2006, Carter famously sparked an outcry when his book "Palestine: Peace Not Apartheid" was published.
17 January 2025, 09:00 AM

Understanding the rising concern of HMPV

Hospitals in China, where the ongoing spread has originated, have been alerted as an increasing number of people have become infected with this virus.
17 January 2025, 06:26 AM

Can life start again in Gaza?

Gaza faces a fragile ceasefire, yet Palestinian resilience and hopes for liberation persist.
17 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Los Angeles wildfires: A tragic lesson from climate change

As of January 13, close to 100,000 people are under evacuation orders. The population is in nothing less than panic.
16 January 2025, 10:27 AM

Rural women must be recognised for their contribution

Gender discrimination in rural areas across Bangladesh continues to be a formidable barrier to both social and economic development.
16 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Viewing the defaulted loan saga through a micro lens

There’s a connection between non-payment of debt at micro and macro level.
16 January 2025, 05:00 AM

How education enhances human development

In measuring human development, the role of education is clear and concrete.
16 January 2025, 02:00 AM

View from the US: Donald Trump’s election

In anticipation of the election, a growing portion of Bangladeshis reported dissatisfaction with the Democratic Party.
15 January 2025, 10:48 AM

Why Bangladesh needs an injury law

Introducing a comprehensive injury law regime in Bangladesh could harness the principles established in Canadian legislation.
15 January 2025, 09:44 AM

It’s time our youth used their right to information

NGOs and activists still promoting the RTI law, however, tell us there have been recent indications of interest among youths in exercising the law.
15 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Jagannath University students’ demands are reasonable

As a teacher, I felt deeply ashamed that a student had to jeopardise their health and life simply to demand safe and accessible housing.
14 January 2025, 11:55 AM

Boosting Bangladesh’s ‘creator economy’

Bangladesh’s creator economy is booming, offering youth new opportunities for success.
14 January 2025, 10:00 AM