Thoughts

Thoughts

On the eve of victory, the brightest minds of the nation were brutally killed in a calculated massacre, with the intent of depriving the Bengali nation of its intellectuals. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

Martyred intellectuals of 1971: A nation’s guiding lights that will never dim

Observing the martyred intellectuals day will only be meaningful if we uphold their liberal humanistic values, secular mindset, and democratic ideals

Photo: BSS

When the Chief Justice must act as a judicial statesman

How can cities in Bangladesh become engines of inclusive growth?

How can cities in Bangladesh become engines of inclusive growth?

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Why Dhaka University could be Bangladesh’s first digital campus city

Illustration: TBS

2026 will test your cyber defences. Are you ready?

Italian film The Girl from Tomorrow is centred on the theme of reparatory marriage. Photo: Collected

European Film Festival: The Girl From Tomorrow strikes a chord in Bangladesh

TBS Illustration

How can Bangladesh increase domestic revenues for development?

Illustration: TBS

Interoperability in Bangladesh: The Stakes, the setbacks, and the way ahead

Learning to walk against the wind

Learning to walk against the wind

LPG continues to gain popularity due to its clean-burning qualities, lower environmental impact, safety profile and ease of use. Photo: TBS

The case for removing VAT on LPG

Digital safety for all: Ending violence against women and girls

Digital safety for all: Ending violence against women and girls

Collage: TBS

Begum Rokeya, who weaponised humour to trigger the great masculine meltdown

Graphics: TBS

PISP: The next big leap in Bangladesh’s digital payment