Why are we failing to curb inflation?
With Ramadan coming up, people’s woes will increase.
15 March 2023, 03:00 AM
Biman: A cesspool of corruption
It’s high time Biman was overhauled and corporate governance and a stringent code of conduct was introduced.
9 March 2023, 03:00 AM
Samrat-Khaled-Mominul should be behind bars
Criminals like Samrat, Khaled and Mominul should be miles away from the political scene.
1 March 2023, 03:00 AM
The Rohingya feel pangs of hunger too
The international community cannot turn their backs on the Rohingya refugees.
22 February 2023, 03:00 AM
Caught in the politics of aid, Syria is suffering
Death toll in Syria currently stands over 5,800 (as of 3:30 pm Bangladesh time, February 15). With every passing hour, chances of finding survivors are becoming slimmer.
15 February 2023, 13:00 PM
Lack of banking sector reforms will further choke the economy
Like every year, our banking sector had been in the news in 2022, and mostly for the wrong reasons.
10 February 2023, 18:00 PM
The world mustn't fail Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
Aid agencies, both the Turkish and Syrian governments, and the rebel groups must all work together.
7 February 2023, 06:30 AM
Israel’s military capability should be neutralised
Israel spares neither children nor the elderly in its thirst for aggression and bloodshed.
6 February 2023, 16:00 PM
The Cambodian nightmare
The recent surge in human trafficking to Cambodia from Bangladesh raises questions about the intentions and capability of the relevant authorities in addressing the situation.
2 February 2023, 02:00 AM
Conflict with Israel: Iran should tread with caution
Iran's response to Israel's provocations should be non-violent and measured.
29 January 2023, 16:00 PM
When health(care) comes at a high price
It is high time authorities looked into the situation and made healthcare affordable for all. While increased budgetary allocation would be an essential component, its effective and exhaustive utilisation is also key.
25 January 2023, 19:45 PM
Economic pitfalls: Can South Asia turn itself around in 2023?
We need to open up to possibilities available outside the ones offered by the West
27 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Fardin Noor death: An investigation drowning in contradictory findings
How wise is it to come to a conclusion about a possible murder case based on loosely connected pieces of evidence, that do not even fully align with previous statements made by law enforcers earlier on in the investigation?
16 December 2022, 10:00 AM
The treacherous banking journey of women entrepreneurs
Women's access to finance remains difficult and often riddled with pitfalls.
13 December 2022, 16:21 PM
Bad debts going worse
Misgovernance, corruption, nepotism and subsequent bad debts keep plaguing our banking landscape.
5 December 2022, 13:00 PM
Incompetence, complacence and freed militants
The escape of these militants poses serious risks for national security.
29 November 2022, 15:00 PM
Ayat and beyond: Where are our children’s rights?
This tragic incident with Ayat sparked off certain questions about the rights of our children and our ability to address them.
26 November 2022, 08:00 AM
Bangladesh caught in a narco triangle
While Bangladesh is not a significant narcotics producer, geography puts it at the heart of three major Asian drug trade routes
22 November 2022, 15:00 PM
Who will flinch first: Putin, Zelensky or the West?
While the loss of Kharkiv in the northeast and Lyman in the Donetsk region, and now the pull-out from Kherson, are portraying Russia as a frail aggressor, security analysts suggest the war is far from over in Ukraine.
16 November 2022, 17:00 PM
Could ARSA be behind the recent violence in Rohingya camps?
We cannot just allow criminal elements to violate our territorial integrity and flout our law and order system.
4 November 2022, 16:00 PM