Opinion

Bangladesh’s farmers at the frontline of global warming

—Dr Shahrina Akhtar— Climate change is no longer a distant threat; it has arrived in the fields, reshaping life for millions of farmers worldwide. From California’s parched valleys to Bangladesh’s

How to save our rivers from disappearing

—Motaher Hossain— The birth, history, economy, and culture of Bangladesh are rooted in its rivers. The Padma, Meghna, Jamuna, Brahmaputra, Teesta, Kapotaksha, and Dhaleshwari-each river carries a living history. Agriculture,

The helpless masses in distress

—Audite Karim— It has been fourteen months since the interim government assumed power, and the nation’s policymakers now appear to be focused on the upcoming election. Many observers believe the

Can Bangladesh Go Cashless When Its People Still Love Cash?

—Syed Ishtiaque Reza— Walk into any tea stall in Dhaka, any rickshaw garage in Rajshahi, or any vegetable market in Barisal – and you will see the same thing. Crumpled

The disastrous puppet-show politics!

—Golam Maula Rony— Those who habitually vilify Mir Jafar, Khondaker Mostaq, or Abu Jahl might be surprised to learn that, in their own times, these men were considered among the

Attempt to turn the Army into an adversary must be foiled

—Mostofa Kamal— As Bangladesh approaches its next national election, a familiar but dangerous pattern has emerged once again. Domestic and foreign propagandists are stepping up their efforts to spread rumors