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Dhaka’s earthquake gamble: Built on sand, bribery, and blind faith
Dhaka is a city of miracles, a place where logic takes a backseat, and hope is the currency of survival.
30 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Sanjida Khatun: ‘Dekho jawar pother pashe, Chhute hawa pagol para’
She has left behind a life filled with relentless dedication and remarkable achievements.
29 March 2025, 10:03 AM
Will Trump 2.0 end the liberal international order?
Trump's second presidency is challenging the future of the liberal international order.
29 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Our coastal communities need a climate justice plan
Bangladesh faces climate crisis: rising seas threaten 20M by 2050. Least responsible, most affected.
29 March 2025, 06:00 AM
BIMSTEC must adapt to global shifts and future challenges
One major challenge is the escalation of uncertainty, a notable trend in the global trade regime.
29 March 2025, 04:00 AM
How China’s green energy strategy can inspire Bangladesh
Shifting towards green energy would significantly improve our air quality.
28 March 2025, 06:00 AM
A barber’s lament: The harsh reality of Bangladesh’s common people
The needs of ordinary people have been ignored throughout all regimes.
28 March 2025, 05:00 AM
Who will the citizens vote for in the next election?
Survey says BNP leads with 41.7%, but data is from a fraction of total sample.
28 March 2025, 02:50 AM
Remembering Prof Kazi Shahidullah
Friendship with Shahid bloomed over shared interests, studies, & sports at Dhaka University.
27 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Can the govt restore Madhupur Sal Forest?
The underlying factors of deforestation must come under objective scrutiny.
27 March 2025, 04:00 AM
Why must workers always take to the streets for unpaid wages?
Many changes and reforms are being discussed nowadays, but the reality of the workers has not changed at all.
27 March 2025, 02:10 AM
Yunus’s China visit can open many doors
Although China is Bangladesh’s largest trading partner, Bangladeshi exports to China remain low.
26 March 2025, 11:28 AM
Could Starlink solve the connectivity challenges in Bangladesh?
A business model is required to reduce the cost of initial setup and monthly subscription fee of Starlink services.
26 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Would I be the kind of person to forget history?
Forgetting history and dismissing sacrifices seemed ingrained in Bangalee's nature.
26 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Why we need competitive salaries in academia
India's PhD support dwarfs Bangladesh's. IIIT-Delhi pays INR 60K.
26 March 2025, 03:51 AM
The road to liberation: March 1971 and the years that led to it
The 1971 Liberation War was the culmination of a long struggle for a democratic, secular, and egalitarian society.
26 March 2025, 02:00 AM
How VR is transforming education through immersive learning
VR creates an immersive three-dimensional environment.
25 March 2025, 09:00 AM
A vision for Dhaka’s Aminbazar Waste-to-Energy project
Dhaka faces a waste crisis. WtE can help by converting waste into energy, reducing landfill reliance & pollution.
25 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Henry Kissinger’s role in 1971
Lauded by some as a master of diplomacy and realpolitik, he remains, in the eyes of others, a war criminal who should have been held accountable for his actions.
25 March 2025, 06:00 AM
March 25 through the eyes of ordinary people
Here are three personal accounts about the victims of the dark night of March 25, 1971.
25 March 2025, 03:00 AM