Partisan selection of VCs is concerning
18 March 2026, 20:00 PM Editorial
May this Eid be peaceful and joyous
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM Editorial
Why reintroduce school admission exams?
18 March 2026, 00:00 AM Editorial
Time to build an accountable Biman
17 March 2026, 17:45 PM Editorial
False cases must not undermine justice
17 March 2026, 00:32 AM Editorial
Continued neglect of potato farmers
16 March 2026, 00:04 AM Editorial
Strictly monitor edible oil prices and supply
15 March 2026, 18:08 PM Editorial
Stop landfill fires, open waste burning
15 March 2026, 00:28 AM Opinion

Publishers’ concerns must be heeded

Bangla Academy should balance tradition and practicality in book fair decision
16 February 2026, 00:00 AM

A chance to break the cycle of retribution

Rahman is inheriting a fragile economy and institutions weakened by partisanship.
15 February 2026, 19:37 PM

Politics remains rigged against women

Low female candidacy is a concern for democracy
15 February 2026, 00:24 AM

The new Bangladesh must shun political violence

Political parties must commit to mutual respect and tolerance.
14 February 2026, 19:06 PM

BNP’s landslide victory marks a turning point in politics

Bangladesh renews its democratic journey following its 13th parliamentary election.
13 February 2026, 20:15 PM

The people have given their verdict

All candidates must honour the election result with grace and dignity.
12 February 2026, 21:15 PM

Ensure free, fair, and peaceful voting

Today, the nation is voting in one of the most anticipated and consequential elections of Bangladesh’s history.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Partial transparency not enough

Advisers’ asset disclosure must be comprehensive and consistent
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM

Act decisively against disinformation

EC, political parties must play their role in curbing false content
11 February 2026, 00:37 AM

Why is full central bank autonomy still elusive?

Interim government’s decision to stall BB's autonomy is disheartening.
10 February 2026, 19:30 PM

Stop the inflow of illegal arms

The government must take urgent measures to maintain poll-time law and order
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM

EC is failing to do its due diligence

Parties’ delay in submitting social media details is unacceptable
9 February 2026, 19:32 PM

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, 00:00 AM

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, 19:20 PM

A rights record that weakens confidence

Govt must acknowledge, address violations outlined in HRW report
8 February 2026, 01:30 AM

Crisis at Chattogram port must end

Let the elected government decide on new deal.
7 February 2026, 20:05 PM

Ensure enactment of tobacco control law

The government has no reason not to stamp down on tobacco use
7 February 2026, 00:58 AM

Next government must prioritise health reform

Do what is needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage
6 February 2026, 20:29 PM

Policy consistency is crucial in primary education

There is no alternative to continuous assessment
6 February 2026, 00:26 AM

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, 20:00 PM