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Beyond the Coast: Building a Truly National Blue Economy for Bangladesh

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 editor No Comments

Rethinking the Blue Economy The Blue Economy is often associated with oceans, ports, shipping, and offshore resources. In Bangladesh, however, such a view captures only part of the picture. As one of the world’s most riverine nations, Bangladesh draws its economic and ecological strength not only from the Bay of Bengal but also from its…

Agriculture

Personal Freedom and Society: When Happiness Is Entirely Private

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 editor No Comments

Almost everyone must face an unwritten rule of society: the tendency to measure one’s personal life by other people’s yardsticks. From birth to death, every step a person takes seems tied to society’s invisible threads. When the question concerns something as deeply personal as marriage or choosing a life partner, society and family do not…

Humanity, Social Welfare, Human Rights & Happiness

Clay, Light, and Dhak: Durga Puja as Bangladesh’s Living Canvas

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 editor No Comments

Each autumn, well before the first drum sounds, the celebration quietly begins in the dusty lanes of the potters. In Shankhari Bazar, in old Dhaka, I have watched artisans spread river clay across frames of bamboo and straw, running the flat of a thumb along a cheek until the face seems to draw breath. The…

Art, Literature, History & National Heritage

Connecting the Next Hundred Million: Bangladesh’s Telecom Infrastructure at a Crossroads

October 18, 2026October 18, 2026 editor No Comments

This article assesses the current state of telecommunication infrastructure in Bangladesh, identifies the main gaps in its physical and technological foundations, and recommends the essential steps the telecommunications ministry should take to close them. Bangladesh has one of South Asia’s largest mobile markets. At the end of June 2026 it had about 189.8 million active…

Science, Technology & Innovation

The Chessboard Between Dhaka and Delhi

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 editor No Comments

At the UN General Assembly’s 81st session this month, Bangladesh’s Prime Minister delivered his first address as head of government, a milestone overshadowed by an absence rather than a presence. A planned visit to India, long expected after his party’s landslide return to power, never materialised throughout the year. Talks have reportedly resumed for November,…

Economy & Policy Governance

Rights Versus Reach: Where the Cyber Law Debate Still Falls Short

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 editor No Comments

A recent opinion piece in The Daily Star argues that any reform of Bangladesh’s cyber law must uphold digital rights rather than undermine them. It warns that proposed amendments to the Cyber Protection Act, 2026 revive vague offences, harsh penalties and broad executive powers reminiscent of earlier laws. The argument is persuasive and grounded in…

Law & Local Governance

Dengue in Bangladesh: Why Are We Still Losing Lives to a Preventable Threat?

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh has lived with recurring dengue outbreaks for more than two decades. The disease is no longer confined to Dhaka or to a predictable monsoon season. In 2026, the country had already recorded 90,356 hospitalised cases and 281 deaths as of 6 October, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). On 6 October…

Health

Securing Bangladesh’s Place in the Indian Market

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh and India share one of South Asia’s most significant trading relationships, and it is now entering a critical phase. At the 16th meeting of the Bangladesh-India Joint Working Group on Trade, held in New Delhi, Dhaka made a clear request: that preferential market access to India continue after Bangladesh graduates from Low-income Country status. …

Trade, Commerce & Industry

Always On, Rarely Sure: Has Too Frequent News Distorted Bangladesh’s Information Space?

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 editor No Comments

Has the relentless stream of bulletins on Bangladesh’s news channels warped both the news and the way the public understands facts? To find out, the discussion sets today’s nonstop coverage against the fixed bulletins of the BTV era, assesses the damage caused by repetition and distortion, and examines how the Ministry of Information and the…

Media, Publishing & Digital Dissemination

Abhawa: Can a Weather App Reach Those Who Need It Most?

October 10, 2026October 10, 2026 editor No Comments

This review assesses the launch of Abhawa, the weather information mobile application developed by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department with support from RIMES and BBC Media Action. Its purpose is to evaluate how effective the app is likely to be for farmers, river transport authorities and weather-dependent businesses, and to examine whether infrastructure, internet speed, smartphone…

Sustainability & Urban Planning