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How ‘tagging’ silences critical voices in Bangladesh
A democratic society’s resilience relies on its ability to engage with diverse perspectives without reducing them to simple tags.
24 November 2024, 10:45 AM
Thank you, Rafa
Fifteen or 20, or even 35, Nadal gave every cent of his being when he stepped on the court.
24 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Some proposals for constitutional reform
The Constitution Reform Commission should recommend reforms based on the opinions of various sections of the population.
24 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Policies that could help break the inflation cycle
The central bank should strengthen its communication strategy to clarify policy decisions and their expected effects on inflation.
24 November 2024, 02:00 AM
COP29 negotiations: The deadlock over cardinal issues
Developing countries require about $6-8 trillion a year for climate action but some analysts view this as sleight of hand accounting.
23 November 2024, 14:00 PM
Energy transition can address global energy inequality
2024 is the warmest year on record, surpassing the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C threshold.
23 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Hasan Mahmud's comical U-turn
Once a fierce critic of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), former Foreign Minister Dr Hasan Mahmud now finds himself in an unexpected role, praising his former rivals.
23 November 2024, 03:00 AM
How Bangladesh is reviving its macroeconomy
Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.
23 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Pathways to world rankings for private universities in Bangladesh
A review of the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings indicates that the number of Bangladeshi universities in the rankings are increasing.
22 November 2024, 05:00 AM
COP29 is a tipping point for addressing climate change
In Bangladesh, people are facing alarming situations in climate hotspots, particularly in the coastal regions and north-central river basins.
22 November 2024, 04:00 AM
Shadow of US prosecutor’s bribery charge on Adani?
It remains to be seen how the political impact of the US prosecutors’ charges against the Adani group plays out.
21 November 2024, 11:30 AM
Bangladesh’s constitution needs a philosophical renewal
By grounding our laws in a renewed philosophical vision, our constitution can be reshaped.
21 November 2024, 09:00 AM
Chandabaji, mamla banijya can’t be our only future
These two crimes wreaked havoc in the lives of innocent people of our country during the Hasina regime.
21 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Philosophy’s role in bridging societal divides
Philosophy’s literary turn encourages relentless self-reflection, enabling it to navigate shifting social landscapes with agility and purpose.
21 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh’s credit system needs to change
The central bank must recognise that the existing CIB laws are outdated and ineffective.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh's progress in human rights inspires cautious optimism
The new government’s decision to ratify the convention indicates a willingness to address this pressing human rights concern.
21 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Reforms that we need for the MSMEs in Bangladesh
To increase value per MSMEs, we also need to build capacity of the MSME associations.
20 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Helping street children requires a holistic, evidence-based approach
The focus of local governments should be ensuring that child protection protection services are prioritised.
20 November 2024, 04:01 AM
Hundred days of hope
It’s time we started walking away from exclusionary politics and towards inclusivity.
20 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Clean toilets: A ‘luxury’ Dhaka’s vulnerable cannot afford
Dhaka's claims to metropolitan status will remain incomplete while women bear the brunt of insufficient hygienic public toilets.
19 November 2024, 09:00 AM