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The fate of Dhaka’s strays, a struggle against apathy

The reality for the cats and dogs, roaming Dhaka’s streets remains bleak as our society fails to show much empathy.
30 November 2024, 09:49 AM

Breaking chains with a pen: A child’s dream of education

According to a recent study, over 47 percent of child labourers in Bangladesh were not attending school.
30 November 2024, 08:21 AM

Challenges abound for the interim government, but sound policymaking can help

With thoughtful policymaking and a commitment to leaving a credible legacy, this administration can transform a period of uncertainty into a moment of renewal.
30 November 2024, 02:00 AM

How the Muslim world can do more for Palestine

The Muslim world has the resources, influence, and moral imperative to act, yet its disunity and complacency have left Palestine increasingly isolated.
29 November 2024, 09:00 AM

How election can be a tool of accountability

Bangladesh's electoral system must be reformed carefully.
29 November 2024, 05:30 AM

Takeaways from COP29

The climate clock is ticking faster than ever for countries like Bangladesh.
29 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Priorities for Bangladesh’s health sector

Crucial steps are needed in the health sector for lasting change.
28 November 2024, 07:00 AM

The unseen cost of Dhaka’s toxic air

Dhaka's air is a silent killer, endangering health and futures in a toxic haze.
28 November 2024, 02:10 AM

Has the media gotten out of the grip of (self-)censorship?

Failing to pursue these fundamental reforms at this critical moment would perpetuate the past practice of media suppression.
28 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Building a lasting defence against fascism

We may have seen the fall of one fascist regime, but have we truly eradicated fascism itself?
28 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Accessibility of healthcare in Bangladesh

What should be the government’s main role in health service delivery?
27 November 2024, 09:30 AM

Could Biden’s gambit lead to a larger catastrophe?

Biden’s decision may reshape the course of the war, the future of US-Russian relations, the stability of Europe, and the global balance of power.
27 November 2024, 06:00 AM

Dhaka, a Gotham caught in the crossfire of conspiracies

Citizens must confront the forces exploiting their grievances.
27 November 2024, 02:00 AM

The silent suffering of stray animals

We must act to protect stray animals after the poisoning tragedy in Mohammadpur.
26 November 2024, 09:00 AM

The unresolved question of 'non-economic’ loss and damage

Exploring the intersection of climate change and non-economic loss and damage.
26 November 2024, 06:00 AM

A roadmap for rickshaw management is essential

Immediate action is needed to establish and enforce operating guidelines for both pedal and battery-powered rickshaws.
26 November 2024, 03:00 AM

Monuments of resistance and the politics of memory

Now is the prime time to claim, and even reclaim, what is rightfully ours, and to discard what no longer represents Bangladesh Version 2.0.
26 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Breaking the cycle of juvenile crime

Why are so many of our children and teenagers drawn into the shadows of gang culture?
26 November 2024, 02:00 AM

Violence against women is a denial of human rights

November 25 highlights the global issue of violence against women and its impact.
25 November 2024, 10:00 AM

Rising above youthwashing at COP29

Tokenism at events like COP29 risks reducing youth engagement to mere visibility.
25 November 2024, 04:00 AM