Protect youth from being trafficked
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Don't let red tape drown our children
16 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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Youth skills must match industry needs
15 July 2026, 18:07 PM
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Transparency must guide appointments at the Information Commission
15 July 2026, 13:00 PM
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Dhaka can no longer do without a dynamic drainage system
14 July 2026, 18:13 PM
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Do not overload young learners
13 July 2026, 18:52 PM
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Reassess the future of Khulna's jute mills
14 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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We must prepare for a harsher climate
12 July 2026, 19:00 PM
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Do not let maternal care gains slip away
13 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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Emergency services need urgent bolstering
12 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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Take stronger actions to make roads safe
Although a number of bodies and organisations exist for the sole purpose of curbing road accidents in Bangladesh, the reality is that we are still losing precious lives on our roads on a daily basis.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Fresh concerns as Covid-19 cases rise
Vaccination is key to protecting people against the new variant
3 January 2022, 13:19 PM
Will we ever take road crashes seriously?
It’s no surprise that one constant feature of the tumultuous year that 2021 has been was the upward trend in road crashes and casualties,
2 January 2022, 18:00 PM
BB’s policy worsening banking ecosystem
In the long run, the sector will become more vulnerable
2 January 2022, 13:08 PM
Police officer’s reckless disregard for life
We are left baffled and wondering how strong a sense of impunity a police officer must have had in order to be able to take control of a heavy
1 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Covid vaccination programme on the right track
Its success will depend on smooth supply, inclusive coverage
1 January 2022, 13:28 PM
Now is not the time for complacency
We are pleased to know that the healthcare sector of Bangladesh is now much better equipped to deal with surges in Covid-19 cases than it was last year. In
31 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
May this year be full of hope and happiness
31 December 2021, 09:11 AM
Ensure independence of Bangladesh Bank
Against the backdrop of increasing incidence of default loans and inability to implement banking sector regulations, Bangladesh Bank (BB) is
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Law minister’s realisation of DSA’s misuse a positive development
Actions must follow his words
30 December 2021, 12:20 PM
World must heed WHO’s warning about Omicron
As many countries around the world have been experiencing fresh surges in Covid-19 cases–propelled by the highly transmissible Omicron
29 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Rackets abound in Teknaf Land Port
It has become a concern for our national security
29 December 2021, 11:54 AM
Bangladesh on course to reach another milestone
It is encouraging to see our economy recovering well from the pandemic, to the point where the government’s finance division is projecting
28 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Why are we stifling critical expressions?
DSA is incompatible with our fundamental rights
28 December 2021, 13:52 PM
Women workers return with crushed dreams
When homecoming should be a joyous occasion, it is mostly the opposite in case of the female migrant workers of Bangladesh.
27 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Accidents caused by negligence is a criminal offence
So is inaction that allows those to pass
27 December 2021, 12:34 PM
Protect our migrant workers in Malaysia
It is certainly good news that Malaysia is again set to hire Bangladeshi migrant workers, after a three-year hiatus since 2018 imposed by the then Malaysian prime minister.
26 December 2021, 18:00 PM
UP polls campaigning abound with irregularities
It’s shocking to see the Election Commission show such disdain towards election law
26 December 2021, 12:33 PM
Bring children back to school
The fact that at least 2.5 million children of school-going age are not receiving formal education is deeply concerning. As this daily has recently reported—
25 December 2021, 18:00 PM
A tragedy of our own making!
Blatant disregard for passengers’ safety led to so many deaths and injuries
25 December 2021, 11:18 AM