Column by Mahfuz Anam / Yunus, Charter, and Our Future
23 October 2025, 18:30 PM
Can Trump’s Gaza ceasefire redefine peace in Middle East?
23 October 2025, 14:00 PM
The dilemma triangle of our tertiary education
23 October 2025, 07:00 AM
MIND THE GAP / A bitter brew: Climate change and the decline of Sylhet’s tea gardens
23 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Ports for private profit or national progress?
23 October 2025, 03:00 AM
New data regulations warrant urgent rethinking
22 October 2025, 06:29 AM
Opinion / 'Apnar Orna Koi?': How identity politics targets women
22 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Opinion / Uniforms do not outrank the constitution
22 October 2025, 04:00 AM
National Road Safety Day / ‘Road deaths cannot be reduced without BRTA reform’
22 October 2025, 03:00 AM
The unfinished revolution for women's political rights
23 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Tea garden workers warrant the same support as other industry labourers
Their struggles are a clarion call for a nation striving to achieve middle-income status while ensuring that nobody is left behind.
10 February 2025, 06:00 AM
Is there an economic roadmap of the interim government?
The efficacy of various policy measures undertaken by the government has been questioned.
10 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Chaos is a ladder
Chaos in Bangladesh mirrors Littlefinger's view: disorder is a ladder to power.
10 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Not at the cost of Muktijuddho, no way
Neither Jamaat, nor its student wing has ever come clean regarding its role in 1971.
10 February 2025, 02:00 AM
The case for expanding bank deposit insurance in Bangladesh
As Bangladesh continues to develop, it is imperative to update existing financial safeguards to align with the economy’s growth trajectory.
9 February 2025, 09:30 AM
The poultry industry became the scapegoat of inflation
Ministers and members of parliament of the previous government relentlessly blamed “syndicates” for increasing the prices of chicken, eggs and other foods.
9 February 2025, 09:28 AM
Why consolidation is crucial for Bangladesh’s banking future
The non-performing loan (NPL) ratio in India stands at around 3 percent, while in Bangladesh, it has skyrocketed to a staggering 13 percent.
9 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Caviar dreams, rice-and-lentil reality
One can laugh at the high cost of living in Dhaka, a polluted metropolis.
9 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Impact of USAID programme freeze on Bangladesh
The abrupt decision by the Trump administration to freeze almost all USAID operations globally has surprised millions of vulnerable people around the world.
9 February 2025, 02:00 AM
How we should build Brand Bangladesh
Another key aspect of Brand Bangladesh lies in its ability to hold a moderate Muslim identity without excluding other groups.
8 February 2025, 08:11 AM
Building resilience: Asia’s sustainable development imperative
Asia poverty: 1.5B lifted, but millions remain vulnerable. Sustainable solutions are key.
8 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Six months of interim govt: Bangladesh stands at a critical crossroads
The coming months will be crucial for the interim government.
8 February 2025, 02:00 AM
In the Trump 2.0 era, what’s in store for Bangladesh-US relations?
Trump's re-election reshapes global politics, impacting Bangladesh-US ties.
7 February 2025, 10:50 AM
Teachers are responsible for students' mental health, too
Allegations of unprofessional conduct by faculty members, including deliberate failing of students, highlight a darker side.
7 February 2025, 06:00 AM
The misdirected outrage over the women’s football team strike
Bangladesh women footballers strike over coach's behavior, face public backlash.
7 February 2025, 02:10 AM
Police reform must break free from colonial legacy
Police reform must enable the force to function freely, fairly, justly, and independently.
7 February 2025, 02:00 AM
Media, law enforcement have failed yet another child
Both the law enforcement officials and journalists failed miserably to protect the child’s best interest.
6 February 2025, 11:23 AM
We need public health reform for steady economic growth
Investing in public health ensures stability, resilience, and long-term growth.
6 February 2025, 09:00 AM
Breathing in the apocalypse
A smog-choked city feigns denial as it claims the title of worst air quality.
6 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Renewed US-China trade war is about tech supremacy too
China's determination to become a major player in this field is evident.
6 February 2025, 04:53 AM