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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

When the Planet Wobbles: What NASA’s Discovery Means for a Delta Nation

September 24, 2026September 24, 2026 editor No Comments

Somewhere beneath our feet, the planet is quietly shifting its balance. NASA scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory have refined a method for tracking Earth’s centre of mass, the point around which its gravitational pull is centered, finding it moves several millimetres yearly as water, ice, and air redistribute globally. Snow over North America nudges…

Science, Technology & Innovation

The Economics of OTT Platforms in Bangladesh: Sustaining the Gains, Expanding the Industry

August 6, 2026August 6, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s streaming industry has grown from a handful of experimental apps into a genuine segment of the digital economy in less than a decade. Local platforms such as Bioscope, Chorki, Bongo, and Toffee now compete alongside global entrants like Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, vying for a market that industry estimates place at roughly one…

Trade, Commerce & Industry

Beyond Dhaka’s Skyline: Can Bangladesh Build a Software Research Hub Outside Its Capital?

May 23, 2026June 12, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s technology sector carries genuinely impressive credentials. With over 4,500 software and ICT companies, a $5 billion IT and IT-enabled services industry, more than 650,000 skilled professionals, and software development rates 40 to 60 percent lower than India, the country has established a credible foundation for technology industry growth. The more consequential question, and the…

Science, Technology & Innovation

When the Market Fails the Kitchen: Vegetable Price Volatility, Policy Gaps, and the Path to Food Market Stability in Bangladesh

May 15, 2026May 15, 2026 editor No Comments

Across the markets of Dhaka, a quiet crisis is unfolding at the vegetable stall. Shoppers who once filled baskets now reach for half-measures, rationing purchases not from choice but from necessity. Vegetable prices across Dhaka’s retail markets are holding firm between Tk 80 and Tk 120 per kilogramme for most items, with green chillies surging…

Politics, Democracy & Citizen Rights