Piloting hybrid classes a good move
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ICT ruling in Abu Sayed case marks a vital step to justice for July killings
10 April 2026, 18:40 PM
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The ICU crisis at RMCH is unacceptable
10 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Bangladesh economy caught in the crossfire
9 April 2026, 19:29 PM
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Keep BCB away from political influence
9 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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US-Iran ceasefire brings a much-needed relief
8 April 2026, 18:36 PM
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End cronyism in the banking sector
7 April 2026, 18:28 PM
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An investigation long overdue
8 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Early closure will hurt business
6 April 2026, 18:59 PM
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Ensure justice for wildlife cruelty
7 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Taliban victory is writ large in Afghanistan
All events indicate that a Taliban victory in Afghanistan is now a certainty. The former prime minister Ashraf Ghani has reportedly left the country, saying that he
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Should in-person learning be left to chance again?
The news that the government is planning to initiate a phased return to in-person classes starting in September is indeed an encouraging one. According to
16 August 2021, 18:00 PM
The economic spasms of debt rescheduling
The warning from Bangladesh Bank (BB)—that unrealised rescheduled loans might create a challenging situation for the profitability and solvency of banks
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Fraudulent practices in e-commerce cannot be tolerated
We agree with the opinion of experts—at a virtual discussion on “Building a Sustainable Ecosystem for E-commerce”, organised by the Dhaka Chamber of
15 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Taliban rule in Afghanistan now seems inevitable
The latest and most significant achievement of the Taliban has been their takeover of Kandahar—Afghanistan’s second-largest city after Kabul—on Friday.
14 August 2021, 18:00 PM
National Mourning Day
Today is the 46th anniversary of the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Within less than four years of the birth of Bangladesh, the
14 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Digital access comes before digital learning
We appreciate the government’s initiative to buy new digital contents containing interactive and communicative lessons to help secondary students tap the potential of distance learning.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Restrictions are being lifted, but at what cost?
Since the beginning of the pandemic, Bangladesh—like most other countries in the world—has been faced with the “lives vs livelihoods” dilemma, as pandemic-induced lockdowns hit the economy hard even while working towards bringing widespread Covid-19 transmission slightly under control.
13 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Make factories pay for polluting the environment
Coming hard on the heels of a new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report that made dire predictions about the occurrence of more frequent rainfalls,
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Address migrant workers’ wage theft claims
We express our strong support for the demand put forward by experts at a recent webinar, who urged the government to address migrant workers’ wage theft claims at regional forums during bilateral meetings with host countries, and via international and UN agencies working on migration.
12 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Towards a democratic society, or a surveillance one?
On an issue that concerns every citizen of our country and their constitutional rights, 10 supreme court lawyers have filed a writ petition with the High Court,
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM
When will the machine-readable passport server be upgraded?
It is astonishing that the Department of Immigration and Passports (DIP) has not issued any new passports in the last four weeks. The server had run out of
11 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Justice must be served for Narayanganj fire victims
One of the probe bodies formed after the devastating Hashem Food and Beverage factory fire in Narayanganj last month has finally finished their job and submitted their findings,
10 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Disaster lies at humanity’s doorstep
A new Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report titled “Climate Change 2021: The Physical Science Basis” released on August 9, shows dire consequences for the planet unless we act now.
10 August 2021, 18:00 PM
ASEAN should intervene to help the Rohingya
While addressing the 54th ASEAN Day event organised virtually, Bangladesh’s foreign minister urged ASEAN member states to intervene and help in the
9 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Do we have a pandemic plan anymore?
In a move as baffling as most Covid-19 pandemic-related decisions taken by the government, a circular on Sunday announced the removal of most curbs
9 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Ensure inclusive development for indigenous populations
Today, on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, even as we celebrate the culture, heritage and diversity of the indigenous peoples of
8 August 2021, 18:00 PM
An exercise in mega-mismanagement
To any casual observer, Saturday’s daylong mass vaccination trial run—meant to set the stage for a planned special vaccination campaign starting on
8 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Vegetables retail for high prices, farmers get nearly nil
A recent report by this daily revealed how, despite a 10.7 percent higher yield than last year, vegetable farmers are having to bear the brunt of selling their produce for tragically low prices while urban kitchen markets collect hefty profits for the same.
7 August 2021, 18:00 PM
Series win against Australia
A series win against Australia in cricket sounds almost unbelievable, no matter in what format of the game. Australia took us for granted and suffered from overconfidence which is known to have played havoc with leading teams especially when they are playing with opponents known for their vulnerabilities.
7 August 2021, 18:00 PM