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2023 was the year of inflation

In Bangladesh, 2023 was the year of inflation.
29 December 2023, 02:00 AM

What Bangladesh can do before COP29

Bangladesh can bank on the decision of renewable and energy efficiency.
29 December 2023, 01:00 AM

Strong local government for developing democracy

A stable union parishad is crucial for the long-term development of rural communities and the strengthening of democracy.
29 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Our child labour issue needs urgent attention

Immediate policy action is required in order to reverse this increase in child labour.
28 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Energy-poor Bangladesh and its transition obligations

There will be no short-term solution to Bangladesh's energy woes unless the economy and dollar inflow improve.
27 December 2023, 14:00 PM

Anti-Semitism, anti-Zionism, and a cancelled exhibition

Anti-Semitism is defined as hostility or prejudice against Jewish people, while anti-Zionism opposes the movement to create a Jewish state and the occupation of Palestinian land.
27 December 2023, 02:00 AM

Forced voting to fool the world?

It is clear why Awami League is so desperate to make January 7, 2024 look like a genuine competition, without any real competitors.
27 December 2023, 01:00 AM

Why has combating dengue become a Herculean task?

Preventing dengue does not depend solely upon the activities of city authorities.
27 December 2023, 00:00 AM

Marrakesh Treaty: Progress still elusive for the visually impaired

The treaty can play a pivotal role in fostering a knowledge-based economy by empowering visually impaired individuals with access to a wealth of information.
26 December 2023, 04:00 AM

Has Awami League delivered on its promise of quality education for all?

In 2008, the party promised to achieve ambitious goals. So, what have we achieved after over a decade?
25 December 2023, 14:00 PM

Can we build a more powerful space telescope?

Exploring the cosmos: from ground-based telescopes to revolutionary space observatories
25 December 2023, 04:00 AM

Message to the West on Christmas: Remember humanity

Had Jesus Christ been in Palestine today and seen the remnants of humanity lying under the rubble in Gaza, he would have mourned and wept.
25 December 2023, 02:00 AM

Unveiling the silent crisis of men's mental health issues

A matter often swept under the rug due to societal norms and stigmatisation, men's mental health remains a topic unspoken.
24 December 2023, 10:54 AM

Why do other parties need AL’s concessions to win election?

Why can't candidates of Jatiya Party, JSD and Workers Party win the election if the Awami League does not give up the competition for them?
24 December 2023, 10:41 AM

Reducing methane emissions in our agriculture

It has been known for decades that submerged paddy-growing fields are a major source of methane gas.
24 December 2023, 03:00 AM

A Potemkin election in Bangladesh?

An election without any competition will not be acceptable at home or abroad.
24 December 2023, 02:16 AM

Talk about period poverty to eliminate it

Period poverty is the lack of access to sanitary products due to financial as well as knowledge constraints.
24 December 2023, 01:00 AM

How did rickshaws become our heritage?

When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?
22 December 2023, 02:10 AM

Are we stealing youth from the young?

Are we hiding society’s structural failures by using the young as a shield?
22 December 2023, 00:30 AM

COP28 outcome: The road (not taken) towards a fossil-free future

Although a major COP28 outcome, the agreement to transition away from fossil fuels bears weak language and does not invoke much confidence.
21 December 2023, 02:00 AM