A tragedy rooted in systemic failure
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Editorial
The day we became independent
26 March 2026, 08:00 AM
Editorial
Rein in errant clinics and diagnostic centres
25 March 2026, 19:00 PM
Editorial
Independence and its discontents: For whom was 1971?
26 March 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
Gazipur road collapse probe must set a good precedent
25 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Editorial
Another Eid, another train tragedy
24 March 2026, 17:44 PM
Editorial
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
Climate refugees must be protected
A recent survey found that climate refugees are falling victim to modern slavery, both at home and abroad.
22 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Collaboration a must among academia, policymakers and implementers
Policymakers and implementers must listen and adhere to experts' policy advice.
21 February 2025, 14:00 PM
Upholding the legacy of Ekushey
We must do better in preserving our linguistic heritage
21 February 2025, 04:00 AM
Government must restore trust in electoral system
Those who abetted election rigging should be held accountable.
20 February 2025, 14:00 PM
Ensuring economic stability is paramount
Govt must rein in inflation, adopt more business-friendly policies
20 February 2025, 05:00 AM
We must prevent the resurgence of toxic student politics
KUET violence a preview of what awaits us in the future
19 February 2025, 14:14 PM
Stop allowing black money in real estate
NBR permission is setting a bad example, destabilising the housing market
19 February 2025, 07:55 AM
Make highways safe for passengers
Robberies and muggings on the Dhaka-Chattogram Highway spiked over the last 6-months or so.
18 February 2025, 14:00 PM
Crack down on illegal brick kilns
Authorities have persistently failed to address the issue of illegal brick kilns.
18 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Resolve the CNG auto-rickshaw fare crisis
BRTA’s retreat from a poorly planned and enforced decision raises questions
17 February 2025, 16:00 PM
Replace broken medical equipment
Authorities' failure to replace non-functioning medical equipment reflects corruption in the health sector.
17 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Time to set aside partisan interests
Building consensus on key reform proposals is the main challenge
16 February 2025, 14:00 PM
Take measures to boost investment
Economic growth and job creation will continue to suffer otherwise
16 February 2025, 03:00 AM
Election by the year-end is most logical
Political parties must reach a consensus on election timing, reforms
15 February 2025, 14:00 PM
Horrific details of July massacre strengthen the cause of justice
UN report provides proof of Hasina’s own role in killing protesters
13 February 2025, 14:06 PM
Reforms must in the education sector
But decisions taken under pressure will be harmful in the long run
13 February 2025, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh is still stuck in the vicious cycle of corruption
The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture
12 February 2025, 14:00 PM
End the legacy of custodial torture and extrajudicial killings
We cannot build a new Bangladesh using brutal old tactics
12 February 2025, 08:56 AM
Attack on freedom of publishing alarming
The assault on a book stall at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela is alarming.
11 February 2025, 14:00 PM
Remove bottlenecks in the supply chain
Government must plan ahead to tackle sudden shocks
11 February 2025, 04:00 AM