A crisis born of delay and neglect
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Rein in political violence now
1 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Bangladesh in the crossfire of a distant war
31 March 2026, 18:13 PM
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An alarming record of trade misinvoicing
31 March 2026, 10:00 AM
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Measles vaccination being hobbled by neglect
30 March 2026, 20:00 PM
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Compensation for victims is a right, not a privilege
30 March 2026, 10:00 AM
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An inspiring case of women's empowerment
29 March 2026, 19:12 PM
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Youth joblessness is hindering progress
28 March 2026, 18:23 PM
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Early action is a must to curb mosquito spread
29 March 2026, 09:00 AM
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Recurrent road tragedies must stop
27 March 2026, 19:30 PM
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Padma rail service closer than ever
Trial run of first train marks a key step in connecting Dhaka with the country's southwest
5 April 2023, 19:04 PM
A farewell to EVMs
While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.
4 April 2023, 16:46 PM
Bangabazar fire: Another avoidable disaster
It is important to remember that as with most markets in Dhaka – and other major cities – the Bangabazar Shopping Complex barely had any proper fire safety measures in place.
4 April 2023, 11:23 AM
Remittance is once again our saving grace
There is still scope to increase remittance inflow through the official channel
3 April 2023, 22:31 PM
A river barely hanging on
Sutang's water has become so polluted that it can no longer be used
3 April 2023, 22:24 PM
Stop harassment of migrants during medicals
Why do the authorities keep failing to protect migrant workers at every step?
2 April 2023, 15:02 PM
We need a neuro-inclusive world for all
Authorities must create proper conditions for the people with autism to thrive
2 April 2023, 14:38 PM
Bloomberg’s praise of PM’s timely steps
Economic uncertainty will keep us on our toes
2 April 2023, 08:03 AM
Heed UN’s call for moratorium on DSA use
A law used only to punish critics has no place in democracy
1 April 2023, 19:48 PM
Dirty business of medical waste management
Govt action necessary to curb this epidemic.
1 April 2023, 07:38 AM
A sheer waste of public money
Why were the trauma centres built if they were to be left unused?
31 March 2023, 20:30 PM
Rape and death of child domestic worker must be probed
Money and influence cannot be allowed to win over justice
31 March 2023, 11:18 AM
This lawfare against the press must stop
Prothom Alo incident exposes a deeply upsetting approach to press freedom
30 March 2023, 14:50 PM
Can the banking sector be turned around?
Approval of draft Bank Company Act gives hope but enforcement is key
30 March 2023, 03:20 AM
Air pollution crippling our nation
Government must take action locally and with regional partners to improve air quality
30 March 2023, 03:06 AM
Govt ineptitude fuelling inflation
It is unacceptable that the government has failed to deliver to Bangladeshi consumers the benefits of a fall in the prices of food items on the international market
29 March 2023, 03:00 AM
Welcome promise of ever-elusive ‘justice’
Jasmine Sultana’s case must not meet the same fate as countless others
28 March 2023, 10:14 AM
What really happened to Sultana in Rab custody?
Rab’s modus operandi again comes into question as calls for independent investigation grow
28 March 2023, 02:31 AM
A riverine horror show
Saga of three rivers a reminder of how catastrophically mismanaged our rivers are
27 March 2023, 22:40 PM
An ancient craft struggling to survive
Government support can revive interest in the once-popular Shital pati
27 March 2023, 03:20 AM