Views

We must pursue multi-track diplomacy with Myanmar

In the present scenario, we have unfortunately failed in our diplomacy
17 February 2024, 01:30 AM

Has our policy towards Myanmar failed?

There should have been a multilayered approach to the Rohingya issue from the beginning
17 February 2024, 01:00 AM

Our understanding about Myanmar is limited

Neither the Rohingya issue nor the recent developments happened overnight; they have a history.
17 February 2024, 00:30 AM

Myanmar civil war deserves an intelligent response

Being concerned about the Myanmar conflict is understandable, but we cannot be fearful
17 February 2024, 00:00 AM

Will a second Trump presidency really change much?

Former President Donald Trump is widely anticipated to be the Republican nominee for the 2024 US presidential election.
16 February 2024, 03:00 AM

Prohibition of foetus sex detection: A timely and ethical step

This pivotal development addresses the intricate matter of disclosing the sex of foetuses
16 February 2024, 02:00 AM

The contradiction between economic policy and practices

How much can declared policy intentions be taken at face value when simultaneous administrative and political steps signal different intentions?
16 February 2024, 02:00 AM

Reassuring stories of progress

The RTI law has been kept alive over the years largely through the efforts of a few dedicated NGOs and die-hard RTI activists.
15 February 2024, 03:00 AM

The importance of crying, and how films and TV shows help

Shows and movies that stimulate crying can help us process complex events we may have gone through but have not yet to come to terms with.
15 February 2024, 02:00 AM

AI in Bangladesh’s public policy

AI has the potential to revolutionise governance and address societal issues by analysing large amounts of data and finding connections and patterns that a human eye misses.
15 February 2024, 01:39 AM

Pakistan bats for Imran Khan

Khan's clout originates from a general belief that he can do no wrong while representing Pakistan.
15 February 2024, 00:00 AM
14 February 2024, 06:43 AM

Have we outgrown emotional intimacy?

An almost unavoidable part of discussing relationships in today’s world would be Gen Z's relationship terminology
14 February 2024, 03:00 AM

The magic of Tangail taant

Here's to losing oneself in the sensuous sorcery of the pure, deshi taant saree and claiming what is truly ours.
12 February 2024, 14:00 PM

How should our engineering education evolve?

Over the years, engineering programmes in Bangladeshi universities have stagnated, still clinging to a 20th-century structure.
12 February 2024, 04:00 AM

Will merger help solve the weaker banks’ problems?

Merger takes place when two or more companies combine together to strengthen capital base and asset size.
12 February 2024, 02:00 AM

A quiet violence in Bangladesh’s chars

There are plentiful cases of land-grabbing and violence for control over new char or khas land in the country.
12 February 2024, 01:00 AM

Pakistan Elections: Almost a century, with no bat

It has been clear since the arrest and jailing of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan that the “reset to 2016” has been initiated.
11 February 2024, 14:00 PM

Bangladesh's SDG performance: A changed approach can help us get ahead

Despite moderate performance in several SDGs, Bangladesh faces major challenges in actually achieving them.
11 February 2024, 02:00 AM

Pakistan election outcome: A bridge to nowhere

What will happen to this nuclear state of nearly 250 million people remains unknown.
10 February 2024, 12:00 PM