Break the cycle of project delays
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Editorial
Fatal landslides in Chattogram are man-made
7 July 2026, 18:08 PM
Editorial
How long till municipal services become normal?
7 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
Enforce noise pollution rules strictly
6 July 2026, 18:19 PM
Editorial
Fill the empty teachers' posts urgently
5 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
Projects must never be approved on a whim
5 July 2026, 18:56 PM
Editorial
Government must not shrug off custodial deaths
4 July 2026, 19:14 PM
Editorial
How many warnings does Dhaka need?
5 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Editorial
Khulna’s annual ordeal must end
4 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Editorial
Why is there a wide gap in measles vaccination?
3 July 2026, 18:46 PM
Editorial
The people have given their verdict
All candidates must honour the election result with grace and dignity.
12 February 2026, 21:15 PM
Ensure free, fair, and peaceful voting
Today, the nation is voting in one of the most anticipated and consequential elections of Bangladesh’s history.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Partial transparency not enough
Advisers’ asset disclosure must be comprehensive and consistent
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Act decisively against disinformation
EC, political parties must play their role in curbing false content
11 February 2026, 00:37 AM
Why is full central bank autonomy still elusive?
Interim government’s decision to stall BB's autonomy is disheartening.
10 February 2026, 19:30 PM
Stop the inflow of illegal arms
The government must take urgent measures to maintain poll-time law and order
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
EC is failing to do its due diligence
Parties’ delay in submitting social media details is unacceptable
9 February 2026, 19:32 PM
Save Baikka Beel before it is too late
Nearly a third of the wetland has already been lost to siltation, while persistent poaching and habitat degradation have caused a sharp decline in bird populations.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Reform key to curbing custodial deaths
The prisons have been overcrowded for quite some time now. The Operation Devil Hunt, launched on February 8, 2025, alone led to at least 86,000 arrests, as per a recent Human Rights Watch report.
8 February 2026, 19:20 PM
A rights record that weakens confidence
Govt must acknowledge, address violations outlined in HRW report
8 February 2026, 01:30 AM
Crisis at Chattogram port must end
Let the elected government decide on new deal.
7 February 2026, 20:05 PM
Ensure enactment of tobacco control law
The government has no reason not to stamp down on tobacco use
7 February 2026, 00:58 AM
Next government must prioritise health reform
Do what is needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage
6 February 2026, 20:29 PM
Policy consistency is crucial in primary education
There is no alternative to continuous assessment
6 February 2026, 00:26 AM
Voters need assurance of safety, not denial of facts
Denying the presence of electoral violence will do little to assure voter of election day safety.
5 February 2026, 20:00 PM
Protect food items from hazardous chemicals
Over 33 percent of samples failing safety tests should set off alarm bells
5 February 2026, 00:10 AM
Education must be steered back on track
The quality of education has been the biggest casualty of institutional apathy and misgovernance in Bangladesh.
4 February 2026, 20:07 PM
Green funds must prioritise SMEs
Climate-linked funds are failing to deliver their intended benefits and defaults are weakening the banking sector. While public funds meant to support sustainable growth are misallocated, the cost of failure is ultimately borne by depositors and the economy.
3 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Peace on campaign trail non-negotiable
Government and political contenders must ensure order in ‘high-risk’ areas.
2 February 2026, 19:30 PM
A test for the government before the polls
Surge in mob killings and violence raises alarm
2 February 2026, 00:00 AM