Indian elections explained
India, by far the world’s largest democracy in terms of electorate, is set to embark on a nearly six-week long journey to elect members to its parliament
1d ago
An empty Dhaka on Eid and the questions we should ask
Before we daydream of a Dhaka with Eid levels of population density across the year, let us stop to consider why so many people live in Dhaka.
1w ago
For the love of computers
Buying a computer, for most people, is a fairly mundane activity. It involves going to a vendor with a budget, a list of requirements, and the hope that the salespeople are trustworthy and knowledgeable enough about the products to find the best possible deal.
2w ago
Buet and student politics: A storied past
Students at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) have boycotted classes and exams in protest of alleged resumption of political activities on campus
2w ago
Showcasing Bangladesh's development at home and abroad
Visual proof of Bangladesh's rapidly changing infrastructural outlook is being presented to audiences at home and abroad through the internet, and especially via YouTube
2w ago
Bangladesh 15th least happy country
The World Happiness Report 2024 ranked Bangladesh 129th out of 143 countries.
Somali piracy: Years of terror and ransoms
In April 2005, MV Feisty Gas–a Hong Kong LPG tanker–was sailing the Indian ocean, close to the coast of one of the world’s most politically unstable nations.
Somali piracy: Years of terror and ransoms
Since 2005, the pirates of Somalia have terrorised the waters along its coastline and beyond taking advantage of a political void in the country. Here is a recap.
March 10, 2024
Can we rethink the city we want?
This rapid expansion of the restaurant sector has led to the cutting of many vital corners when it comes to safety.
February 29, 2024
Consumers brace for price shocks
Consumers are bracing for multiple price shocks ahead of Ramadan that usually marks a period of high household spending.
February 24, 2024
Dhaka air a winter hazard
Almost every morning this past winter, media outlets reported on Dhaka’s poor air quality.
February 20, 2024
Jaiswal and the fruits of single-minded obsession
What puts Yashasvi Jaiswal in the same category is less of a cricketing story, and more so a story of human struggle that led to miraculous success.
February 15, 2024
The rapid growth of Bangladesh’s economy, and what comes after
Growth has been the constant in the journey of the Bangladesh economy over the last two decades. Starting from 2004, excluding the outlier year of 2020 when the world economy was severely affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, Bangladesh has maintained a growth rate of over five percent or more.
February 13, 2024
Why Pahela Falgun is celebrated on February 14 instead of 13
February 13 has been the date on which Pahela Falgun has been celebrated by most of us growing up. But for the last four years, Pahela Falgun has shifted to February 14 on the Gregorian calendar
February 13, 2024
Canadian student visa restriction puts Bangladeshi aspirants in a bind
The Canadian government has announced a 35 percent reduction of visas issued to international students at the undergraduate level for 2024 and 2025
February 6, 2024
What ails the Panama Canal?
The Panama Canal is one of the world’s most important maritime shortcuts.
January 31, 2024
After metro rail, Dhaka’s buses should be the next megaproject
Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.
January 30, 2024
Bangladesh’s disappointing position in TI corruption index
Since Bangladesh's admission in the index in 2001, it has consistently scored low in terms of transparency and ranked high among the most corrupt countries in the world
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