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What Bangladesh can do to get back laundered wealth
Following the fall of the Awami League government, efforts are underway to explore ways to bring back the stolen wealth.
1 October 2024, 12:00 PM
Proposals for a balanced government
The debates about Bangladesh's forthcoming constitution have been lively, involving many participants.
1 October 2024, 11:00 AM
Political literacy needed now more than ever
The uprising demonstrated the strength of the people's unity, but it also brought attention to the political knowledge gaps and the necessity for political education to get more attention.
1 October 2024, 06:00 AM
Three key triumphs that define August 5
The country’s future hinges on whether it can overcome autocratic governance, corruption, and crony capitalism.
1 October 2024, 05:00 AM
Rethinking Disaster Response: We ignore indigenous knowledge at our peril
Natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, heatwaves, or droughts create vulnerabilities in ecosystems and human life.
1 October 2024, 02:00 AM
We must utilise artificial intelligence to transform healthcare
AI has shown remarkable capabilities in diagnosis and personalised treatment.
30 September 2024, 12:00 PM
Can you ‘mastermind’ an uprising?
The July uprising is too seismic to be credited to any individual
30 September 2024, 09:00 AM
We must help girls realise their dreams
It is our responsibility to make society safe for girls by strengthening child protection system at the community and national levels.
30 September 2024, 04:00 AM
India's hydropower projects, power corridor, and our concerns
Bangladesh will face intensified water shortage in its rivers if India goes ahead with constructing so many hydropower projects by building dams upstream of the Brahmaputra.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
The job market is crying for reforms
Creating new jobs requires increased investments and the establishment of new businesses.
30 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Why we need democratic policing
Why are the deficits in democratic policing so glaring?
29 September 2024, 12:30 PM
Why is the BJP playing the 'Bangladeshi infiltrator' card?
BJP is making infiltration an election campaign plank in Santhal Parganas and Kolhan.
29 September 2024, 10:45 AM
Beneath the headlines: Readings from a citizens’ perceptions survey
In this write-up, I want to go beneath the headline, offer a snapshot of the average mood of the nation.
29 September 2024, 10:30 AM
The overload problem: A question of quality over quantity
There are far too many games and tournaments and too much is being asked from the players
29 September 2024, 08:16 AM
Battling against the current: The river governance puzzle we must solve
Multiple ministries, overlapping mandates, and the exclusion of key stakeholders make streamlining water governance a challenge.
29 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Access to information: A right essential for transparency and accountability
The RTI Act is a crucial tool for promoting transparency and accountability in Bangladesh.
28 September 2024, 10:00 AM
We need an environmental research and training institute
Paradoxically, Bangladesh is also regarded by many as a test case of sustainable development.
28 September 2024, 05:55 AM
Bank failures and reforms: The case for an independent deposit insurance system
An independent deposit insurance mechanism is crucial for ensuring a stable financial system through close monitoring of the banks' liquidity positions.
28 September 2024, 02:00 AM
Rethinking nationalism in the wake of Bangladesh’s uprising
If the country is to rebuild itself, it must establish a national identity that unites its citizens and secures the future of the state.
27 September 2024, 08:00 AM
Empowering women beyond protests
To ensure that contributions from individuals like Nusrat, Prapti, and Dipty are not isolated, we must take concrete steps to empower the next generation of women
27 September 2024, 05:00 AM