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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Will the banking sector ever get out of trouble?
It is concerning that default loan recovery has failed to keep pace with rising delinquent assets in Bangladesh, affecting the banks’ cash flow and income.
5 December 2021, 12:37 PM
The looming threat of Omicron
With the threat of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron looming in the distance, Bangladesh will have to go all out to contain the rogue virus,
4 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Development of DU must preserve its history and traditions
The Dhaka University authorities have undertaken a new master plan to expand its campus vertically to accommodate a growing number of students, teachers and staff.
4 December 2021, 13:56 PM
Overpopulation in Dhaka getting out of control
Nearly eight percent of the jobs in Bangladesh are concentrated in Dhaka city, and 40 percent are concentrated in the greater Dhaka region, which includes
3 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Why is underage driving so prevalent on our roads?
We are left to wonder how ineffectively the current road safety laws are implemented if a 19-year-old has been able to drive a passenger-laden motorised vehicle since he was 15 years old.
3 December 2021, 11:39 AM
Joyous centenary celebration of DU
The 1edifice called the University of Dhaka is one of the iconic symbols of the independence of Bangladesh. It remained at the forefront of the major sociopolitical and cultural movements of the Bengalis that ultimately spearheaded the final thrust for total independence in 1971.
2 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Rising inequality is holding back our progress
For a country that was founded on the basis of equality, it is hugely disappointing that as Bangladesh celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence, the country has experienced rapid increase in inequality, especially in recent times.
2 December 2021, 11:53 AM
Nexus of evil arrested, now follow due process
At last, the law enforcement agencies have been able to identify and arrest some of the people involved in sending workers abroad on forged
1 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Govt should accept students’ demands
On November 24, Notre Dame College student Nayeem Hasan died after being hit by a vehicle of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) in the city’s Gulistan area.
1 December 2021, 12:34 PM
Savar tanneries’ shutdown comes too late in the day
We are delighted to hear that the environment ministry has agreed to its watchdog’s recommendation to shut down the Savar Tannery
30 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Reckless driving takes another life
As the number of road accidents rises in the country, we want to ask the authorities: What is the point of formulating a law if it remains largely unenforced?
30 November 2021, 13:00 PM
Prevent Omicron from entering the country at all costs
As Omicron, a new variant of the coronavirus, is spreading fast across the world and countries are imposing travel bans and stepping up
29 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Khaleda Zia’s health is deteriorating
The latest news about former prime minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia has reconfirmed that her health has severely deteriorated.
29 November 2021, 12:51 PM
Economy showing signs of recovery
It is a good sign that listed companies across all sectors have seen their profits rise by 8.6 percent on average in the first quarter of the
28 November 2021, 18:00 PM
A new variant that we should prepare for
Laxity in undertaking appropriate measures may cost us dearly.
28 November 2021, 11:58 AM
Half bus fare for students a welcome decision
We commend the government for taking the decision to halve the bus fare for students travelling by state-owned BRTC buses.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Antibiotics’ ineffectiveness must be dealt with urgently
What is most concerning is that farmers use these antibiotics on animals on the recommendations of both veterinarian doctors and feed dealers, the latter of whom are not in any way qualified to prescribe such medicines.
27 November 2021, 13:58 PM
Make online spaces safer for women
It is disappointing, but not surprising, that the real-life abuse of women in our country has also spilled over to our digital spaces. According to the findings of
26 November 2021, 18:00 PM
Graduation from LDC status is a momentous achievement
The graduation to developing country status will affect all our industries in one way or another; therefore, the government has to try and create a more business-friendly environment in the country and provide greater support to our businesses.
26 November 2021, 12:04 PM
Modernise state-run fertiliser factories
Four state-run fertiliser factories are consuming a huge amount of natural gas to produce urea fertiliser at a much lower efficiency than their
25 November 2021, 18:00 PM