Education is the missing catalyst in climate action
Bangladesh’s portrayal as a victim of climate change overlooks its potential to lead in education for sustainable development.
International Day of the Girl Child / Are we doing enough to make education safe for girls?
The systemic barriers that hinder girls’ pursuit of education have continued to remain deeply ingrained in our society.
World Sight Day / Let us prevent preventable vision loss
Today marks World Sight Day—a crucial opportunity to reflect on the importance of vision and its profound impact on our lives.
Can Bangladesh be the next ‘breakout nation’?
For global investors, Bangladesh is an easier country to navigate compared to others in the region.
Can rewriting the constitution bring real freedom?
There is no perfect constitutional solution to safeguard democracy.
Civil service budget: A crisis of overspending and inertia
The civil service has become a bloated, inefficient, and patronage-driven sector that rewards political loyalty rather than merit.
Trapped in Dhaka’s traffic: How to overcome this crisis?
Traffic congestion is more than an inconvenience—it is a crisis that demands urgent action.
A democracy not just promised, but earned
In this new era, we have a chance to redefine what it means to be Bangladeshi.
We need a local government reform commission
Public funds allocation to local bodies is discriminatory.
Tofazzal’s murder at DU: Were unseen political forces at play?
We must be on guard, and try to find out the true motive behind the murder to uncover the real source of the evil.
Stop the exploitation of tea workers in Bangladesh and fix the industry
Equal opportunities are no longer enough to bring the tea workers in Bangladesh out of their current conditions.
We must rethink our foreign reserve strategy
If Bangladesh is to safeguard its economic stability and ensure sustained growth, the time for reform is now.
Jaishankar’s Islamabad visit and the future of India-Pakistan ties
Ten years is a long time in India-Pakistan relations, which are often prone to fits and starts.