It’s time to complete July's agenda

As we commemorate the second anniversary of the momentous July Mass Uprising against the dictatorial rule of Sheikh Hasina, who fled to Delhi in the face of the people’s march toward Gono Bhaban on August 5, 2024, we remember the ultimate sacrifices made by every martyr of the movement.
5 August 2026

Fix the basics of primary schools first

Government must prioritise giving children a strong foundation
4 August 2026

The microplastic invasion demands urgent action

Time to treat microplastic pollution as a public health emergency
4 August 2026

Address measles’ financial toll on the poor

Strengthen social protection alongside disease control
3 August 2026

Act fast before the dengue outbreak worsens

Govt must adopt a centralised dengue control strategy.
3 August 2026

Dishonest academic practices must stop

Retraction of Bangladeshi papers from international journals calls for increased scrutiny
2 August 2026

Bring the stranded Bangladeshis home

Govt must dismantle networks luring young men to Russia-Ukraine war
2 August 2026

End the criminality within our crime fighters

Revelation that Pranto was a victim of dirty policing calls for stern action
1 August 2026

Greed of a few, misery of thousands

Authorities must free Chattogram canals from illegal encroachers
1 August 2026

Extreme heat is turning into a threat to economy

The government must act now to protect workers, jobs and growth.
31 July 2026

Rid public healthcare of chronic shortages and systemic failures

We find it unacceptable that severe shortages of essential medicines and non-functional equipment in diagnostic laboratories continue to wreak havoc in public health facilities across the country.
31 July 2026

Break the grip of organised extortion

Business owners in Chattogram are living in constant fear because of the organised extortion network.
30 July 2026

Don’t normalise preventable deaths

From pedestrians being killed by falling building parts and other infrastructure failures to workers losing their lives in totally preventable accidents, the perils that ordinary people face are appalling.
30 July 2026

Threats against journalists are condemnable

Rucsu leaders must uphold, not undermine, press freedom
29 July 2026

Stop cyberbullying of women

We are deeply concerned by the growing instances of online harassment targeting women across the country.
29 July 2026

Salinity’s silent intrusion

Growing threat to coastal areas can no longer be ignored.
28 July 2026

Our youth need better vocational education

Address teacher shortage, ensure quality over numbers.
28 July 2026

Fixing our corporate tax system is overdue

The government must prioritise NBR reform agenda
27 July 2026

Will there be no end to this farce?

Protect Ramgarh-Sitakunda forest from illegal sand mining networks
27 July 2026

Revamping primary healthcare is crucial

Overcrowding at public hospitals cannot be reduced otherwise.
26 July 2026