Deadlock at Chattogram Port: Solution possible through dialogue
It is worrying that the ongoing impasse at Chattogram Port due to an operational deadlock by workers and employees entered its third consecutive day on...
Editorial
Illuminated Night of Shab-e-Barat: A Blend of Prayer, Tradition and Spirituality
Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain : When the silver moon of Shaban rises in the sky, a unique atmosphere is created in the towns of...
Extreme Heat and the Future We Are Failing to Plan For
H. M. Nazmul Alam : For decades, climate change has been discussed in Bangladesh as a threatening future catastrophe, something waiting patiently at the...
Violence ahead of elections not desirable
The campaign for the National election will continue until 7:30 am on February 10. There are only 9 days left. Usually, a festive atmosphere is...
Bangladesh’s youth dividend dilemma
Dr. Nasim Ahmed : Bangladesh is at a crucial demographic turning point. Nearly one-third of its population is aged 15 to 29, a situation...
Niko must pay compensation in Sunamganj gas accident
A terrible explosion in 21 years ago in the Tengratila gas field in Sunamganj caused immense damage to Bangladesh’s gas resources, as well as nature,...
Bangladesh’s Upcoming Referendum and the Moral Test of Democracy
Prof. Golam Rasul, PhD : Bangladesh stands at a historic crossroads. The referendum of 12 February 2026 is more than a constitutional amendment—it is...
Stop aggressive campaigning: Tolerance is the main pillar of democracy
The countdown to the national election has begun. Only 11 days are left. Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus is saying that this election will be...
Protecting impartiality in referendum is essential
The referendum is going to be held alongside the parliamentary elections on 12 February. The fundamentals of any election or referendum in a democratic...
A deeper malady of the world now!
Asifuzzaman : To overcome the isolation of the hunter-gatherer life, the revelation of human to human was essential: It involved mutual understanding, depth of empathy,...
Businesses less prepared as LDC graduation clock ticks
The clock is ticking toward November 2026, when Bangladesh will formally step out of the Least Developed Country after eight years of assessments and...
Democracy by Democratic Means
Prof. Dr. Zahurul Alam : Democracy is often invoked as a destination, something to be achieved, restored, or defended. Yet history repeatedly shows that democracy...