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The rise of the Ambani brand

With great wealth, should there not be great scrutiny and accountability?
16 March 2024, 03:00 AM

We need smart policymaking, not smart blame games in the energy sector

The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.
16 March 2024, 02:02 AM

'The US still cares deeply about democracy'

US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh
15 March 2024, 04:00 AM

Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?

It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.
15 March 2024, 02:00 AM

There is so much more to the RTI Act

Clearly, most citizens are unaware of the tremendous bounties the RTI Act has to offer
15 March 2024, 01:00 AM

Ship hijacking reveals Bangladesh’s maritime vulnerabilities

The hijacking incident brings to light a crucial aspect of Bangladesh's dependence on the sea: the absolute need to prioritise global maritime security.
14 March 2024, 13:00 PM

A speech to stir 75 million souls

Bangabandhu took the stage, and instantly everyone in every corner sat (or stood) transfixed, hanging on every word.
14 March 2024, 06:00 AM

Climate crisis and Bangladesh's toxic tangle with arsenic

The origins of this crisis trace back to the 1970s when deep tube wells were drilled to combat infant mortality from waterborne diseases.
14 March 2024, 04:00 AM

Navigating the gig labyrinth

Bangladesh boasts an estimated 650,000 active online freelancers, the second-highest number in South Asia.
14 March 2024, 02:00 AM

You don’t have to be a Muslim to feel for the Palestinians

It is heartening to note that many large demonstrations held in Western capitals and major cities were participated in by people of all religions.
13 March 2024, 16:00 PM

Hamilton to Ferrari: The last dance to cement a lasting legacy

Formula 1 will see significant ripples due to the move.
13 March 2024, 14:00 PM

Progress null if we fail rural women

“I work on my own family land without pay.”
13 March 2024, 04:00 AM

This Ramadan, let's reduce food waste

What we see at the end of iftar parties are big piles of food waste and plastic pollution—not good for the environment or for the spiritual well-being of those who are involved in such practices.
13 March 2024, 01:00 AM

Why is the irrigation water crisis not getting due attention?

With all three pumps of the Ganges-Kobadak (GK) Irrigation Project out of order, hundreds of thousands of farmers are in a deep crisis.
12 March 2024, 18:00 PM

Decline of the Oscars and the American Dream

This excitement has diluted to simply a morning discussion of whatever highlight persists through the night.
12 March 2024, 13:30 PM

Oscars 2024: War won big, but the problem wasn’t the winners

The grandest night in Hollywood was filled with stars steering a bit too clear from pressing political issues, unlike previous years.
12 March 2024, 09:00 AM

Overcoming sexist textbooks to bridge the gender gap in education

Given the theme of inspiring inclusion, it's imperative to ask: does academic research sufficiently inspire inclusion?
12 March 2024, 00:00 AM

A wake-up call for sustainable supply chains

How many times have we heard that customers will pay extra for more sustainable—recycled, in this case—products?
11 March 2024, 03:00 AM

Time for Bangladesh to withdraw CEDAW reservations

Are reservations to CEDAW a barrier to gender equality?
11 March 2024, 01:00 AM

Toilets on temple land and our treatment of minorities

Did the municipal authorities, out of courtesy, even ask whether building toilets on the temple land would be okay?
10 March 2024, 13:00 PM