Editorial

reasons behind Dhaka's waterlogging
Dhaka can no longer do without a dynamic drainage system
10 hour(s) ago Editorial
new primary school curriculum in Bangladesh
Do not overload young learners
13 July 2026, 18:52 PM Editorial
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Reassess the future of Khulna's jute mills
14 July 2026, 12:00 PM Editorial
heavy rainfall flooding in Bangladesh
We must prepare for a harsher climate
12 July 2026, 19:00 PM Editorial
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Do not let maternal care gains slip away
13 July 2026, 12:00 PM Editorial
Bangladesh earthquake preparedness
Emergency services need urgent bolstering
12 July 2026, 12:00 PM Editorial
rising fertility rate in Bangladesh
High fertility isn’t good news
11 July 2026, 18:12 PM Editorial
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Don’t let old ghosts haunt Malaysia reopening
10 July 2026, 18:31 PM Editorial
Bangladesh novo theatre project delays
A familiar tale of costly delays
11 July 2026, 12:00 PM Editorial
safe water crisis in Dhaka
Land of rivers and water crises?
10 July 2026, 10:00 AM Editorial
BRAC study report on spaces under Dhaka flyovers

An urban asset going to waste

Spaces under Dhaka flyovers can be utilised so much better
26 June 2023, 10:52 AM
Lack of learning facilities at district-level primary schools in Bangladesh

Rural primary schools are falling behind

Authorities must take better care of rural students
26 June 2023, 07:30 AM
Capacity payment eating up maximum power subsidy

Capacity payments have brought nothing but misery

Bangladesh government must rethink its energy policy
25 June 2023, 12:09 PM
Precautionary measures to address the threat of a dengue outbreak after eid

A danger lurking in the shadows

Authorities, residents should take measures to prevent a dengue wave post-Eid
25 June 2023, 02:00 AM
30 journalists killed in 15 years in Bangladesh

End impunity for killing journalists

Bangladesh authorities must protect journalists, expedite trial of all murder cases
24 June 2023, 12:33 PM
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Alarming lack of greenery in a Chattogram park shows we’ve learned nothing
24 June 2023, 04:00 AM
government officials not paying tolls

For whom there is no toll

Why are government officials exempt from paying tolls?
23 June 2023, 13:37 PM
Controversial provision snuck into the Bank Company (Amendment) Bill 2023

Another disastrous decision for the banking sector

So much for restoring good governance and holding bank ‘looters’ accountable
22 June 2023, 21:04 PM
Probe into murder of journalist couple Sagar-Runi

When will those 48 hours end?

Our legal system has failed Sagar-Runi’s families
22 June 2023, 12:36 PM
Dwindling aid for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh

Donor fatigue will deepen the Rohingya crisis

The international community must come up with adequate funding for Rohingya refugees
22 June 2023, 05:45 AM
Central bank relaxing loan repayment for borrowers

Don’t fall for quick fixes in bank sector

Relaxing loan repayment is unlikely to work if habitual defaulters continue to be tolerated
21 June 2023, 12:10 PM
Journalist Golam Rabbani Nadim's pleas for security went unanswered

Could Nadim’s life have been saved?

Stop normalising threats faced by journalists in Bangladesh
21 June 2023, 05:00 AM
Seven low-priority projects to be proposed at Ecnec

Government should rethink its spending priorities

Increased expenditure on low-priority projects will further fuel inflation
20 June 2023, 11:30 AM
death of the victim of botched c-section

A clarion call for healthcare reform

Deaths of newborn, mother expose ingrained rot in hospitals
20 June 2023, 06:45 AM
anomalies unearthed in a biman deal

Is Biman beyond accountability?

Audit exposes Biman's violation of procurement rules, other anomalies in a new deal
19 June 2023, 21:36 PM
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Why such disinterest in research?

The national rhetoric of prioritising high-quality education seems to be going nowhere.
19 June 2023, 02:00 AM
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Investigate Alal’s custodial death

Those responsible must pay for their crime
18 June 2023, 12:00 PM
prolonged shishu park closure

Shishu Park closure is depriving children

Authorities must expediate the process to reopen the park
18 June 2023, 05:55 AM
ex-mp grabbing land stealing fertiliser

An ex-MP’s abuse of power

How did he get away with it for so long?
18 June 2023, 02:00 AM
Rise in the infant mortality rate in Bangladesh

Why are we failing to save our children?

Urgent action needed to curb rising child mortality rate
17 June 2023, 05:00 AM