When the state fails its young job seekers
For millions of graduates in Bangladesh, a government job promises financial security, social recognition and a...
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Our cities are expanding, but quality of life is shrinking
Economic growth is often presented as evidence of national progress. New roads, elevated expressways, commercial towers...
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19 Oct 2026
The crisis of curiosity
A child enters the world as a natural questioner. Why is the sky blue? Why do...
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30 Sep 2026
Why are so many exam results changing?
The scale of corrections following this year’s SSC and equivalent examination results deserves much more attention...
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24 Sep 2026
When factory falls silent, economy keeps paying
Bangladesh’s gas crisis should no longer be understood simply as an energy shortage. It is increasingly...
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24 Aug 2026
Ghost bills and the price of distrust
There are two kinds of ghosts in Bangladesh. One belongs to folklore, haunting banyan trees and...
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13 Aug 2026
Capacity charges: The hidden cost of electricity we don’t use
Bangladesh’s capacity charge regime represents perhaps one of the most expensive examples of this phenomenon. Recent...
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08 Jul 2026
Six empty cradles in search of the truth
Some tragedies arrive with noise. Buildings collapse. Vehicles collide. Sirens scream. Crowds gather. Cameras rush to...
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13 Jun 2026
El Niño, heatwaves, and Bangladesh’s preparedness question
When climate scientists warn about the possible arrival of a Super El Niño, the world usually...
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23 May 2026
Why literature matters more in the age of STEM
At almost every family gathering in Bangladesh, there is a familiar conversation. One student studies engineering,...
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18 May 2026