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EC’s accountability is key to Bangladesh’s electoral reform

Success of wider electoral reforms depends heavily on the EC’s willingness to adopt reforms.
11 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Our startup ecosystem needs nurturing

The start-up ecosystem in Bangladesh is experiencing a period of exciting growth, driven largely by a youthful, entrepreneurial population eager to make their mark.
11 April 2025, 02:00 AM

A closer look at the Modi-Yunus meeting

Forty minutes on the sidelines: Did it set the right tone?
10 April 2025, 07:20 AM

The colonial legacy in our digital infrastructure

How Bangladesh and the Global South remain trapped in digital dependence
10 April 2025, 07:00 AM

A ‘new constitution’ and my discontents

Constitution-making is invariably an “elitist” chore, as scholars rightly call it “equitable elite bargaining.”
10 April 2025, 05:00 AM

Are we truly against discrimination?

“Students Against Discrimination” (SAD) sounded like a dream when we first heard about it.
10 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Popular mandate and the road to consensus and change

The current situation requires cooperation, institutional restructuring and free and fair elections.
10 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Bangladesh should intervene fast in the Gaza genocide case

Bangladesh made written and/or oral submissions in the four advisory opinions related to Palestine.
9 April 2025, 09:00 AM

Can democracy and populism coexist?

Democracy, though globally dominant since the fall of communism, is far from a one-size-fits-all system.
9 April 2025, 07:00 AM

Getting the most out of our economic zones

Bangladesh's economic zones show progress but face challenges in attracting FDI.
9 April 2025, 03:00 AM

Why Myanmar’s Rohingya repatriation plan rings hollow

Myanmar’s recent announcement to repatriate 180,000 Rohingya refugees from Bangladesh has drawn international attention.
8 April 2025, 09:40 AM

The draft Renewable Energy Policy 2025 needs revision

The long-awaited draft of the new Renewable Energy Policy (REP) 2025 was published in February, inviting suggestions and advice for refinement.
8 April 2025, 07:00 AM

The golden rule in recovering stolen assets

The million-dollar question is: how can Bangladesh recover the laundered money that has crossed its borders?
8 April 2025, 03:17 AM

How to avoid a summer of political discontent

It would be a gross dereliction of duty by our political leaders if they fail to reach a consensus on a reform package.
8 April 2025, 02:00 AM

Bangladeshi youth's solidarity with Palestine will be remembered

On April 7, 2025, Bangladeshis marched in response to a global strike, “The World Stops For Gaza."
7 April 2025, 11:30 AM

Taking China-Bangladesh relations to a new height

The relationship between China and Bangladesh is not directed towards third parties.
7 April 2025, 09:30 AM

Reassessing our southern defense strategy

The evolving security landscape now demands a shift in strategic focus.
7 April 2025, 05:00 AM

A diplomatic reset wrapped in contradiction

The Yunus-Modi meeting is less about conviction and more about pragmatism.
7 April 2025, 03:00 AM

World Physical Activity Day: Be active for health and well-being

The World Health Organization (WHO) designated this day in 2002 to promote physical activity and its role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
6 April 2025, 09:00 AM

Dhaka's traffic through a visitor's eyes

Slowness aside, what baffled her most was the complete unpredictability of Dhaka's vehicular movement.
6 April 2025, 07:00 AM