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Desire’s ripple effects and economic fallout

Our desires can also indirectly cause inflation by impacting the cost of production.
8 January 2025, 10:37 AM

Justin Trudeau’s fall from grace

As is often the case in politics, the sheen of idealism can wear thin under the relentless pressures of governance and harsh realities of public scrutiny.
7 January 2025, 09:44 AM

A long-term vision for our local government

Local government reform must continue, keeping future demand for services in view.
7 January 2025, 06:00 AM

The hope is not there

It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell
7 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Why are young professionals leaving Bangladesh?

If you ask any multinational, regional, or large local corporate CEOs what keeps them awake at night, the most common reply is likely to be—employee retention. Be it Standard Chartered, Citibank, or PwC, many potential CEO candidates have been lost to first-world countries, and this exodus continues. They were mostly from reputed business schools or engineering universities. Their exit interviews revealed almost a common thread of answers.
7 January 2025, 02:00 AM

How food prices can be stabilised

Bangladesh’s reliance on India for onion imports is a structural vulnerability that demands a long-term strategy.
7 January 2025, 02:00 AM

The timeless art of translation

Protecting translation is a commitment to fostering empathy, understanding, and creativity in a globalised yet divided world.
6 January 2025, 07:00 AM

A call for moral tourism in CHT

If we want to be “morally correct,” our actions should align with what we stand for.
6 January 2025, 05:00 AM

Transforming police-citizen relations in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's police force has had a history marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of trust.
6 January 2025, 03:00 AM

Systemic failures, rising inequality, and the path to recovery

Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.
6 January 2025, 02:00 AM

The global digital divide

The “digital divide” is a way to describe the inequality in the online community.
5 January 2025, 10:25 AM

The strategic significance of José Ramos-Horta’s Bangladesh visit

The visit of President Ramos-Horta marks the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh’s diplomatic evolution.
5 January 2025, 04:00 AM

A school curriculum to nurture thoughtful learners

The education authorities under the interim government have decided to revert to the curriculum introduced in 2012.
5 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Signs of hope emerge for human rights and fairness

Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?
4 January 2025, 19:00 PM

The eye in the sky that changed our view of the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unravelled many secrets by pushing the boundaries of astronomy and cosmology closer to the beginning of time.
4 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Pharmacies can become urban primary healthcare hubs

One of the major problems in the current healthcare system is the lack of an effective referral system and inadequate gatekeeping at tertiary care facilities. Barring emergency care and referrals from lower-tier health facilities, patients should not visit hospitals as they are meant to provide tertiary-level care
3 January 2025, 07:00 AM

Can Bangladesh and India transcend South Asia's colonial legacies?

The broader question is whether South Asia can transcend the legacies of colonialism and embrace a model of cooperation that prioritises collective well-being over individual dominance.
3 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Should Bangladesh opt for a national government?

Elections can be held after the national government tackles the critical problems that confront the country.
3 January 2025, 02:10 AM

The anatomy of free speech

Beyond laws, society must cultivate both physical and digital spaces for inclusive, civil discourse among its citizens.
3 January 2025, 02:00 AM

What we can learn from Robin Khuda

Robin Khuda, founder, and CEO of AirTrunk, a data centre company based in Australia, has recently made global headlines for an extraordinary act of largesse. AirTrunk, a company just nine years old, is on the brink of completing a $24 billion acquisition deal with a major American private equity firm.
2 January 2025, 09:40 AM