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The AL cannot validate this farce of an election with intimidation

Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.
5 January 2024, 13:51 PM

A concerning rise in income inequality

Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
5 January 2024, 04:00 AM

What comes after January 7?

If AL’s victory in the 2014 election was a hollow one, the 2024 victory in the making is nothing short of a Pyrrhic one—a victory which inflicts so much damage that it cannot be considered worthwhile.
4 January 2024, 02:00 AM

What causes poverty to rise with ‘prosperity’?

A great majority of the world population today is not in control of their fate.
4 January 2024, 01:00 AM

How parents can help children navigate depression

Young adults often feel discouraged from getting the help we require due to fear of judgement or embarrassment in front of families and friends.
4 January 2024, 00:00 AM

Dr Yunus’ conviction sets a repugnant precedent

The frequent vilification of Dr Yunus by senior Awami League members, including the PM, have led many to believe this was an orchestrated persecution.
3 January 2024, 14:00 PM

Monitor groundwater to manage it better

Climate impact on groundwater and solutions
3 January 2024, 03:00 AM

Nothing is normal if we don’t have our rights

To put an end to rampant authoritarianism, we have to have our rights.
3 January 2024, 02:00 AM

COP28: The most promising disappointment yet

COP28 failed to bring about the desired outcomes, including a strong commitment to phase out fossil fuels.
3 January 2024, 00:00 AM

Bancassurance can change how we do insurance

The system of selling insurance services to bank customers will ultimately expand financial inclusion.
2 January 2024, 03:00 AM

Has DU admin turned into a PR agency for the ruling party?

One can argue that DU has lost its inherent structural identity and characteristics as a democratic and free institution for learning and research
2 January 2024, 02:00 AM

Could 2024 mark the end of crony economy and captive politics?

Politics has been captured by the nexus of an oligopoly of business interests and the willingly colluding political class.
1 January 2024, 13:53 PM

Poster overload turning skylines into election wallpapers

Nowadays, I can barely see the sky due to the multitude of black and white election posters arranged diagonally from one end of the road to the other.
31 December 2023, 14:00 PM

New Year’s Eve without fire hazards? It’s more doable than you think.

When welcoming 2024, spare a thought for those with whom you share this space under the sky.
31 December 2023, 08:00 AM

Scientific breakthroughs of 2023

The astounding discoveries made by scientists in the fields of cosmology, nuclear energy, medicine, cancer and artificial intelligence are poised to profoundly impact our lives
31 December 2023, 03:00 AM

A New Year’s Message to US President Joe Biden

This letter is a message on behalf of 15 million people who, despite being subjected to the worst kind of horrors taking place in recent history, still fight for freedom, peace and justice.
31 December 2023, 02:00 AM

Can a free, fair election liberate us from depraved politics?

Can we really believe that this election, regardless of which side wins, offers us any real choice or hope for things to get better?
30 December 2023, 13:00 PM

We must give our expatriates due recognition

Bangladesh has become one of the fastest-growing economies, heavily fuelled by remittance,
30 December 2023, 03:00 AM

The most 'memorable' comments of 2023

Throughout 2023, we have had the "privilege" of hearing a series of controversial comments from our public figures, mainly politicians.
30 December 2023, 02:00 AM

How well did we play in 2023?

In the world of sports, Bangladeshi women’s and men’s teams for cricket and football have had an eventful year.
29 December 2023, 02:58 AM