Don't repeat old mistakes in labour migration to Malaysia
24 August 2026
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Support families of missing fishermen
24 August 2026
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Editorial
Let police do their job without fear
23 August 2026
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Editorial
Let there be no impunity for sexual harassment
23 August 2026
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Editorial
Plastic producers must clean up their own mess
22 August 2026
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Editorial
Deadly crimes a nationwide issue
21 August 2026
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Editorial
A fitting honour for Mirza Fakhrul
21 August 2026
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Editorial
An upazila fire station is not a big ask
21 August 2026
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Law and order still a major concern
20 August 2026
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Overcrowded prisons need urgent attention
19 August 2026
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Editorial
Bid to reclaim defunct SIBL rings alarm bells
Such a risky move must be firmly rejected.
28 April 2026
Remove ageing buses from roads
The new government must address transport sector anomalies
28 April 2026
Don’t let investigation delays derail justice for July uprising
July uprising cases in limbo as probes progress at a snail’s pace
27 April 2026
Measles response is clearly not enough
Despite the ongoing nationwide vaccination campaign, the rise in measles cases appears undeterred.
27 April 2026
How long will the National Public Library stay closed to the public?
It is unacceptable that the Sufia Kamal National Public Library in Dhaka’s Shahbagh has been inaccessible to the public for nearly four years.
27 April 2026
Rid Geneva Camp of drug trade
Arrest ringleaders, make the area safe for its residents.
26 April 2026
For how long will traffickers go free?
Take action to discourage people from seeking irregular migration
25 April 2026
Make hiring process for BMU super-specialised hospital transparent
We commend the recently appointed Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Vice-Chancellor Dr FM Siddiqui for committing to fully operationalise the university’s super-specialised facility within six months.
25 April 2026
Ensure justice for Rana Plaza victims
Rehabilitate, compensate the survivors properly.
24 April 2026
First light of justice, at last
After a decade’s wait and countless calls for justice, we are heartened to see the case for Sohagi Jahan Tonu’s murder finally picking up pace.
24 April 2026
Fuel scarcity, unequal cuts deepen power crisis
Govt must ensure fair electricity distribution
23 April 2026
A puzzling policy turnaround
We are puzzled by the BNP government’s decision to reverse the ban on e-cigarettes and similar products.
23 April 2026
Why must MPs get offices in upazila parishads?
It may further erode the power of local administration.
22 April 2026
Can we ever seek justice for sexual violence?
Yet another recent incident highlights the lack of security that haunts women and children in Bangladesh.
22 April 2026
The rising cost of a distant war
Iran-US war is worsening our cost-of-living situation
21 April 2026
Delayed testing is hampering measles treatment
The ongoing measles situation has been a wake-up call for us all, but it should be especially so for the country’s health sector.
21 April 2026
Protect youth from irregular migration
Implement targeted programmes to prevent human trafficking from Bangladesh.
20 April 2026
Stop abusing cyber security ordinance
We are outraged by the attack on freedom of expression through the misapplication of Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025.
20 April 2026
The price of subsidised delay
Govt must manage impact of fuel price adjustments on economy.
19 April 2026
Streamlining hawker markets is a must
Despite a massive drive by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to clear Dhaka’s footpaths of hawkers not long ago, a recent report by The Daily Star has found many areas reoccupied already.
19 April 2026