Is a minimum wage offer of Tk 12,500 even logical?
It is shocking that the wage board sees it fit to approve such a meagre amount for minimum wage for RMG workers, which is a quarter of what they need just to stay above the poverty line.
1w ago
A fair election is the cornerstone of democracy
It is disheartening that none of the country's ruling party leaders have so far demonstrated the courage to face the people with a credible electoral process.
2w ago
Is democracy on its deathbed again?
The relationship between citizens and the nation-state is being irreparably damaged.
4w ago
A country for the rich, and another for the poor
In recent years, Bangladesh has been grappling with a deepening chasm of inequality.
A gas export deal won't ensure energy security for us
Paradoxically, as the government of Bangladesh celebrates this day now, it appears to be pursuing policies that counter the original purpose.
Amid inflation, pre-elections, and dengue, Bangladesh is in a fix
All this means that the people will not see an end to their financial woes anytime soon.
Spare our rivers from certain death
The condition our rivers are in right now is a threat to our existence.
Our reality versus government's narrative
Why is there so much difference between the reality of common people and that which the government wants to see or project?
March 22, 2023
Destructive ‘development’ efforts by Water Development Board
Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.
February 21, 2023
Whatever happened to Bangla being our state language?
There is no usage of Bangla by the state, and it is being pushed to the periphery.
February 15, 2023
What 50 years of World Bank partnership meant for us
How much good did the World Bank do in our country?
January 3, 2023
2022: The year the rich won, and the public lost
The rise in the prices of goods has led to many people suffering from a silent famine.
December 11, 2022
What World Cup frenzy tells us about our youth's aspirations
What are the factors behind the endless enthusiasm of Bangladeshi people over the FIFA World Cup 2022?
November 28, 2022
When will our public universities get better VCs?
When the president is making his objections, he should consider the whole process that has led to this situation today.
November 25, 2022
Are university VCs doing their job right?
What kind of reforms are necessary to use the universities for the national interest and to increase our national capabilities?
November 21, 2022
Is there a way out of Bangladesh's energy crisis? Experts tell all.
"It is time for us to ask how much we have been able to recover from the energy crisis."
November 20, 2022
Can Bangladesh find a way out of the energy crisis?
The energy sector was made LNG-dependent despite repeated warnings about it by experts.
November 5, 2022
Will the IMF loan resolve Bangladesh's economic crisis?
Bangladesh is currently going through a grave economic crisis.
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