The jonaki poka: We may be the last generation to see it

“September 21, 1945, that was the night I died.”

Off-screen to face bullets / How artistes flamed cultural defiance in July

From stage to street, artistes and activists led a cultural revolt against brutality and censorship

#Perspective / How a country fought back with slogans

In July 2024, Bangladesh’s youth-led quota protests ignited a powerful cultural uprising, using chants as political weapons to challenge authoritarianism, reclaim identity, and reshape national memory through a new language of resistance and unity.

Private sector borrowing less from abroad

The private sector’s external debt declined by about $2 billion in the first three months of the year, in a sign of the shrinking appetite for foreign loans in the face of unfavourable terms.

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Souls at 50: The many incarnations of a band

Souls is not the first band in Bangladesh to reach the milestone of 50 years.

2y ago

Capacity payments have brought nothing but misery

Bangladesh government must rethink its energy policy

2y ago

Are we ready to listen?

In a world progressively leaning towards digital content, podcasts have been capturing the imaginations of millions worldwide with their diverse and immersive experiences.

2y ago

When will those 48 hours end?

Our legal system has failed Sagar-Runi’s families

2y ago

Tight monetary policy, but is it enough?

On the surface, the monetary policy appears to be tuned to the need of the hour: bring down inflation and conserve reserves. But it comes caving down on careful reading.

2y ago

The EC must evaluate its own performance

Shrugging off its moral obligation with unpalatable comments will not add to the cause of gaining public trust.

2y ago

Sylhet City Polls: Newly-added areas to be a key factor

In 2021, after 19 years of upgrading Sylhet municipality to a city corporation, the city area was expanded from 26.50 to 79.50 square kilometres.

2y ago

Bangladesh's bumpy digital finance voyage

In the ever-evolving realm of global finance, the transition towards cashless societies has emerged as a transformative force, unlocking a myriad of benefits for nations embracing digital currencies.

2y ago

Jamaat regroups by stealth

Contrary to the widespread perception that Jamaat-e-Islami has been on the wane for over the past 15 years, the Islamist party that actively opposed the birth of the nation is actually growing, according to intelligence and party documents.

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