Stop the inflow of illegal arms

The government must take urgent measures to maintain poll-time law and order
10 February 2026

EC is failing to do its due diligence

Parties’ delay in submitting social media details is unacceptable
9 February 2026

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

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

A rights record that weakens confidence

Govt must acknowledge, address violations outlined in HRW report
8 February 2026

Crisis at Chattogram port must end

Let the elected government decide on new deal.
7 February 2026

Ensure enactment of tobacco control law

The government has no reason not to stamp down on tobacco use
7 February 2026

Next government must prioritise health reform

Do what is needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage
6 February 2026

Policy consistency is crucial in primary education

There is no alternative to continuous assessment
6 February 2026

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

Protect food items from hazardous chemicals

Over 33 percent of samples failing safety tests should set off alarm bells
5 February 2026

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

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

Peace on campaign trail non-negotiable

Government and political contenders must ensure order in ‘high-risk’ areas.
2 February 2026

A test for the government before the polls

Surge in mob killings and violence raises alarm
2 February 2026

Why the hurry to sign deals?

Government’s haste to sign DP World deal ahead of election is perplexing
1 February 2026

The key is in proper execution of the law

New ordinances on women, children must not falter at implementation
1 February 2026

Why are there so few women candidates?

Political parties have failed women and the spirit of July uprising.
31 January 2026

Unnecessary C-sections must be stopped

Ensure better labour care, rein in profiteering private facilities
31 January 2026

Protect the referendum’s integrity

Civil servants must remain neutral
31 January 2026