Explore ways to better tackle increasing debt obligations

When a government is strapped for cash, it typically turns inward, borrowing heavily from domestic banks. The collateral damage of this strategy is the private sector, which gets “crowded out” as less money is left for businesses to borrow and expand.
24 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Rein in mugging gangs

Mohammadpur, Adabor residents deserve to live in peace
23 February 2026, 17:12 PM

Clean air must be prioritised

We are alarmed by reports that Savar’s Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 537 on Sunday, surpassing the “hazardous” threshold of 500 and ranking it among the most polluted places in the world.
23 February 2026, 00:21 AM

Road safety must come first

The government must maintain a strong stance to ensure safe roads.
22 February 2026, 18:45 PM

Prioritise mosquito control

The short winter this time has brought in the menace of Culex mosquitoes for Dhaka citizens earlier than usual, and as always, our city corporations have largely failed to predict and manage the situation.
22 February 2026, 01:27 AM

US Supreme Court ruling on global tariffs

How will the US SC verdict affect the US-Bangladesh trade deal?
21 February 2026, 19:00 PM

Complete haor embankments on time

Investigate allegations of delays and irregularities, take action
21 February 2026, 02:00 AM

Ekushey’s spirit must guide us all

Preserve and promote linguistic diversity, build a nation free of discrimination
21 February 2026, 01:56 AM

Strong words must be matched by firm action

It must resist the temptation of populism
20 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Strong words must be matched by firm action

Govt must curb mob tendencies, check disturbances by party activists
19 February 2026, 17:03 PM

Can students afford to lose more school days?

Schools, colleges must make up for disruptions in academic activities
19 February 2026, 00:47 AM

How logical is LDC graduation deferment?

Dialogue at home and abroad will determine that
19 February 2026, 00:42 AM

Contain price hike during Ramadan

Authorities must act swiftly to stabilise supply before prices spiral further
18 February 2026, 00:04 AM

Curb post-poll misinformation

False narratives must be shunned
17 February 2026, 00:00 AM

A parliament of firsts and youthful lawmakers

Integrity and restraint will determine success
16 February 2026, 19:57 PM

Publishers’ concerns must be heeded

Bangla Academy should balance tradition and practicality in book fair decision
16 February 2026, 00:00 AM

A chance to break the cycle of retribution

Rahman is inheriting a fragile economy and institutions weakened by partisanship.
15 February 2026, 19:37 PM

Politics remains rigged against women

Low female candidacy is a concern for democracy
15 February 2026, 00:24 AM

The new Bangladesh must shun political violence

Political parties must commit to mutual respect and tolerance.
14 February 2026, 19:06 PM

BNP’s landslide victory marks a turning point in politics

Bangladesh renews its democratic journey following its 13th parliamentary election.
13 February 2026, 20:15 PM