The Real Crisis Is Not Electricity, But Energy
Bangladesh’s electricity crisis is often presented as a simple mismatch between demand and supply. When the lights go out, the immediate explanation is usually a...
Editorial
Who will control the illicit wildlife trade?
DUE to strict controls at local markets, the unrestricted trade of wild animals is taking place on social media. Although legally prohibited, these regulations are...
Bangladesh First and Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s Visit to India
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s possible visit to India is fast becoming a defining test of Bangladesh’s foreign policy. Days after taking office in February, he...
The Right to Know Must Also Mean the Right to Accurate Information
Every day, millions of Bangladeshis are exposed to an overwhelming flood of information, much of which is false, misleading, manipulated or deliberately fabricated. Fake news...
Congratulations Mirza Fakhrul
THE election of Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the 23rd President of Bangladesh marks an important moment in the country’s political journey. We extend our...
Bangladesh’s energy crisis: The time to act is now
Bangladesh’s energy sector has faced severe crises in the past, much like the one we are experiencing today. Yet, because we failed to take adequate...
Beyond the vaccine: Why is measles still spreading?
Bangladesh is still struggling to bring the ongoing measles outbreak under satisfactory control. Since the outbreak began on March 15, nearly 140,000 infections and around...
The Evolution of Nationalism and the “Bangladesh First” Doctrine: Tarique Rahman’s Politics
Nationalism is not a doctrine preserved unchanged in historical amber. It is a living form of political consciousness through which a sovereign community continually reinterprets...
When Rehabilitation Centres Become Torture Chambers
DRUG addiction is not a crime, it is a disease. Drug rehabilitation centres are supposed to be the last resort for bringing individuals suffering from...
Ensuring the Pink Bus Doesn’t Get Lost in the Dark
The newly launched women-only Pink Bus service by the Bangladesh Road Transport Corporation (BRTC) is a vital step toward safe mobility. However, to prevent it...
Why export diversification remains an unfulfilled promise
For decades, export diversification has been among Bangladesh’s most frequently stated economic ambitions. Successive governments have identified leather, footwear, pharmaceuticals, agro-processing, jute products, light engineering,...
Bangladesh Diaspora For National Development: The Way Forward
Bangladesh has long celebrated its citizens abroad for the money they send home. These transfers sustain families, finance education and healthcare, support consumption and strengthen...