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How can Bangladesh improve its waste management?
Bangladesh has been facing severe problems in waste management for decades.
27 December 2024, 03:00 AM
For a climate-resilient urban future, we need empowered women
Climate change disproportionately affects women and many migrate to cities.
27 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Why the energy and power master plan must be reviewed
The current energy and power goals do not reflect the targets of Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), nor the SDG 7 on clean energy access.
27 December 2024, 02:05 AM
The 'kidult' conundrum
Explore the growing kidult trend: adults embracing nostalgia through toys and collectibles.
26 December 2024, 11:00 AM
Act now to secure a future for Rohingyas
Rohingya children in camps face a lost future without education or opportunities.
26 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Charting a path ahead for the RMG sector
Bangladesh has emerged as an economic success story, primarily through its booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector.
26 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Corporate climate action must not be ignored
The world’s largest corporations are responsible for a disproportionate share of global carbon emissions.
26 December 2024, 03:00 AM
What Bangladesh can learn from Argentina’s struggle with enforced disappearance
The Mayer Daak movement in Bangladesh has emerged as a powerful symbol of resistance.
26 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Digital Bangladesh needs more digital progression
Explore how digital transformation and affordable internet can drive growth in Bangladesh.
25 December 2024, 10:30 AM
The daily dread of protests and gridlock
If Dhaka had a national sport, it wouldn’t be cricket—it would be protests.
25 December 2024, 07:13 AM
Bangladesh and ASEAN: A bridge too far?
Bangladesh seeks stronger ties with ASEAN but faces challenges in governance.
25 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Bangladesh’s feasibility study fallacy
Why so many ‘feasible’ projects become utterly infeasible and environmentally disastrous
25 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Debunking myths about air pollution in Bangladesh
Discover the myths surrounding air pollution in Bangladesh and its real health impacts.
24 December 2024, 09:00 AM
Ignoring biodiversity conservation will cost us
Climate change is severely affecting natural resources, including forests, wetlands, floodplains, hill ecosystems, and biodiversity.
24 December 2024, 07:00 AM
How are the July-August survivors doing now?
The Daily Star speaks with a few of the injured of the uprising to understand the challenges they are currently facing.
24 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Politics, patience and people’s mandate
The interim government must prioritise reforms to elections.
24 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Smartphones in classroom: Enhancing learning or undermining education
Impact of mobile phones on student learning and academic integrity in Bangladesh.
23 December 2024, 11:00 AM
A guide to smuggling dreams and national nightmares
Few heists match the sheer audacity of the Awami League’s 15-year saga of economic escapades.
23 December 2024, 03:00 AM
The current gas crisis needs governmental focus
How does the government plan to tackle the looming gas shortfall in the upcoming summer?
23 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Dhaka’s desperate need for fresh air
Dhaka’s toxic air crisis requires urgent action to save lives and secure a healthier future.
22 December 2024, 09:00 AM