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Bridging borders, building futures

To repair the fragile ties between our nations, the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh can consider the following recommendations.
17 December 2024, 03:00 AM

Of Gulliver’s travels in America: A satire on the paradox of democracy

Gulliver observes government shutdowns—crises born of political posturing rather than necessity.
16 December 2024, 09:30 AM

A turning point or a missed opportunity?

A reflection on Bangladesh's post-Awami League crisis and the need for unity and reform.
16 December 2024, 05:00 AM

December 16: Proudly celebrated, not seriously studied

The cruelties of the genocide, and the heroism of the resistance were all parts of the people’s lived experience.
16 December 2024, 03:00 AM

Our Victory Day and the questions of equality, justice, and human dignity

Bangladesh's hard-won independence, achieved through the Liberation War in 1971, remains the most defining political event in our history.
16 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Could the Indian foreign secretary’s visit create positive optics?

Vikram Misri's visit to Dhaka signals efforts to stabilise Bangladesh-India ties.
15 December 2024, 07:00 AM

International courts impel advisory climate action

A deep dive into the ICJ hearings on climate change and state responsibilities.
15 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Right to information is meaningless without information commissioners

Delay in reconstituting the Information Commission is hindering transparency and accountability.
15 December 2024, 03:00 AM

Time for many to apologise

It is time for discerning citizens to ponder over the factors and circumstances that have brought us to this precarious condition.
15 December 2024, 02:00 AM

The Republic TV’s gospel of gibberish

Exploring the sensationalist world of Republic TV and its controversial hosts.
14 December 2024, 07:00 AM

Rebuilding Syria after Assad

Syrians will not miss Assad, a brutal ruler who failed his people.
14 December 2024, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh-India relations must be based on justice and equal dignity

Exploring the complexities of Bangladesh-India relations, cooperation, and challenges.
14 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Reading Rokeya through the lens of 1857-58 and July 2024

People of the Indian subcontinent, especially those in Bengal, never accepted European colonial rule.
13 December 2024, 07:00 AM

Why are our roads still death traps?

Bangladesh faces a road safety crisis, with high fatalities and systemic neglect.
13 December 2024, 06:00 AM

SWAp’s effectiveness for Bangladesh’s health sector

Exploring alternatives to SWAp in Bangladesh’s health sector is a pressing discussion.
12 December 2024, 06:00 AM

Bangladesh's governance crisis is beyond superficial solutions

It requires a complete overhaul of the systems that allowed corruption, inefficiency, and anti-democratic practices to flourish.
12 December 2024, 04:00 AM

The media's role in Bangladesh 2.0

Beyond the immediate challenges of political interference and legal harassment, Bangladesh’s media faces deeper structural problems.
12 December 2024, 02:00 AM

Third terminal: A breeding ground of mega corruption

Corruption was the trademark of the ousted government.
11 December 2024, 12:00 PM

Cigarette city: Breathing in Dhaka’s signature cocktail

Our city’s air quality has reached such hazardous levels that stepping outside is now equivalent to puffing on 22 cigarettes a day.
11 December 2024, 10:00 AM

Beyond tokenism

People with disabilities in Bangladesh face deep social and political exclusion.
11 December 2024, 08:00 AM