Views
A plea for common humanity
Attitudes that insist on finding differences rather than commonalities are troubling.
14 November 2023, 02:00 AM
The underprivileged worker is not a machine
Even with low productivity, a Bangladeshi worker working an average of 14-15 hours a day produces $1,400 or more a month.
14 November 2023, 01:00 AM
Biden’s backing of Israel will come home to roost
The infrastructure of Gaza lies in ruins, leaving civilians to scramble for safety among the debris of their previous lives.
13 November 2023, 03:00 AM
a2i Act: Gateway to kleptocracy and highway to oligarchy
The Agency to Innovate (a2i) bill was hurriedly passed on July 5
13 November 2023, 01:00 AM
Garment sector sets worst example among industries
The R&D allocation is too meagre for an economy like Bangladesh
12 November 2023, 14:00 PM
The origins of the Palestinian keffiyeh and how it came to symbolise resistance
Palestinian freedom fighters and activists for Palestinian freedom the world over can often be seen adorning a distinct black and white headscarf. The keffiyeh, as it's called in Arabic, has been around for centuries.
12 November 2023, 09:32 AM
Why should RMG workers toil to live below the poverty line?
How acceptable is this minimum wage of Tk 12,500?
12 November 2023, 03:00 AM
Election Commission's burden of a looming non-inclusive election
Has the EC played its due role? Or have its actions—or rather inactions—contributed to the current political crisis?
12 November 2023, 02:00 AM
Ethics, happiness, and mental health for education
When a student is in a place of despair, on the brink of taking their own life, what does one do as a teacher?
12 November 2023, 00:07 AM
Unmasking the cinematic charade of ‘Jawan’
Jawan weaves a modern-day Robin Hood tale, generously padded with clichés that would give any avid moviegoer déjà vu moments aplenty.
11 November 2023, 04:00 AM
What does the mass arrest of BNP leaders, activists signify?
Civil society members share their views regarding the political turmoil ahead of the 12th parliamentary election.
11 November 2023, 02:00 AM
Who will save the planet? Certainly not its killers.
Issues centring ecological protection are inherently political, but in this dying earth, these are repeatedly depoliticised.
11 November 2023, 00:00 AM
Skipping the Coke Studio Bangla concert amidst Gaza Crisis
Coca-Cola’s involvement has sparked a conversation about today’s Coke Studio Bangla concert. An ethical question has emerged in this discourse: should one attend the concert?
10 November 2023, 12:00 PM
Where our national cricket teams stand
Bangladesh has had what can be said to be their worst World Cup campaign as of yet.
10 November 2023, 03:00 AM
Dialogue or mere formality?
How practical or efficient was it to attempt dialogue with 20 political parties at once?
10 November 2023, 02:00 AM
Ode to a climate action maestro
Saleemul Huq was not only a visionary, he was an exceptional man who could show respect, care, and kindness to every individual he met.
9 November 2023, 12:33 PM
How is Dhaka’s metro rail doing so far?
For future metro projects, a performance evaluation of the MRT-6 should be conducted.
9 November 2023, 07:20 AM
Can the EU visit tip the scales for workers' dignity?
The timing of the visit, amidst labour unrest and pre-election volatility, is particularly significant.
9 November 2023, 02:00 AM
Is this the model for the 2024 national election?
The by-elections in Laxmipur-3 and Brahmanbaria-2 have once again laid bare the grim political reality of Bangladesh, all while the country is just about two months away from its national election.
8 November 2023, 03:00 AM
Our Election Commission's critical failings
Can anyone be blamed for concluding that the EC is partisan and incapable of performing impartially and independently?
7 November 2023, 12:00 PM