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Dynasties bloom on foreign soil causing Tulip troubles

The arrest warrant for Tulip, though legally impotent due to the lack of a UK-Bangladesh extradition treaty, is politically potent.
15 April 2025, 09:45 AM

How literature can dismantle patriarchy in Bangladesh and beyond

Gender-based violence is a symptom of entrenched patriarchy reinforced by sociopolitical and economic structures.
15 April 2025, 04:07 AM

We want an inclusive society this new year

Pahela Baishakh is the biggest non-communal and soulful festival of Bangalees.
14 April 2025, 12:00 PM

How will LDC graduation impact Bangladesh’s RMG sector?

With LDC graduation coming up, Bangladesh is entering a new chapter in its development journey.
14 April 2025, 08:00 AM

The law is blind, but so are the people

The monster of lawlessness, once unleashed, is not easily contained.
14 April 2025, 06:00 AM

What does the Bangla New Year mean to me?

On the first day of the Bangla New Year, every nook and corner of Bangladesh is brightened.
14 April 2025, 03:40 AM

A confluence of nature and culture

It is essential to understand how rural communities establish their cultural relationships with the ecosystems across different seasons.
14 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Let’s sustain the momentum of the summit

Can we finally deliver on the promises made?
13 April 2025, 12:15 PM

China’s bold move to bypass Western tech dominance

Washington’s continued restrictions on exporting chip technology to Beijing may soon prove futile.
13 April 2025, 06:00 AM

How women are revolutionising our agriculture

Women are an indispensable part of our agricultural workforce.
13 April 2025, 05:00 AM

Bangladesh deserves better leaders. How do we find them?

There is a silent, growing consensus about the kind of leadership this country needs.
13 April 2025, 03:00 AM

What more can the state do for our diaspora?

Despite the obstacles, Bangladeshis living abroad sent $27 billion in 2024.
13 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Reform without chaos: A pragmatic approach to national change

Dismantling the power structure of the country may look brave but could be dangerously chaotic.
12 April 2025, 10:00 AM

Homecoming with a purpose

The challenge for us is to retain quality in a system with resistance.
12 April 2025, 07:00 AM

The price of the vote must be reform

The days of promising reform only to abandon it after securing power must come to an end.
12 April 2025, 06:28 AM

By proxy or post?

Among the priorities for the upcoming 13th parliamentary elections is the long-overdue enfranchisement of approximately 10 million Bangladeshi expatriates.
12 April 2025, 06:25 AM

How AI can help build a fairer Bangladesh

To ensure a sustainable future, it is imperative to reform state policies and eliminate corruption.
12 April 2025, 06:00 AM

Gen Z is writing the next chapter of entrepreneurship with AI 

Gen Z has never known a world without digital connectivity, and artificial intelligence (AI) is not a distant concept to them.
11 April 2025, 08:00 AM

Mob violence: Causes, consequences, and pathways to justice

The August 2024 uprising led to dismantling much of the law enforcement-related infrastructure.
11 April 2025, 05:39 AM

How our youth can leverage Bangladesh-China ties

For people-to-people friendship and mutual prosperity, communication barriers must be overcome.
11 April 2025, 05:00 AM