Editorial

Protect people from online loan scams

5 HOUR(s) • Editorial

Don’t let the artificial fertiliser crisis persist

25 August 2026 • Editorial

Clear the cataract surgery backlog

25 August 2026 • Editorial

Malaysia recruitment agencies for Bangladeshi workers

Don't repeat old mistakes in labour migration to Malaysia

24 August 2026 • Editorial

Support families of missing fishermen

24 August 2026 • Editorial

Bangladesh police reform after July uprising

Let police do their job without fear

23 August 2026 • Editorial

Let there be no impunity for sexual harassment

23 August 2026 • Editorial

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Plastic producers must clean up their own mess

22 August 2026 • Editorial

Deadly crimes a nationwide issue

21 August 2026 • Editorial

Mirza Fakhrul elected as Bangladesh president

A fitting honour for Mirza Fakhrul

21 August 2026 • Editorial

Bangladesh must act swiftly to protect its citizens in Iran

No end in sight to Iran-Israel conflict

18 June 2025

Microplastic contamination of hilsa was inevitable

Address growing plastic contamination in our aquatic ecosystems

18 June 2025

Ishraque Hossain assuming role of dscc mayor without taking oath

End this farcical mayoral standoff

Prolonged paralysis of DSCC is hurting residents

17 June 2025

one-fourth of all banking-sector loans defaulted

A staggering increase in default loans

Central bank must strive to improve banking sector’s health

17 June 2025

twin threats of coronavirus and dengue infections

Brace for a COVID-dengue double blow

Proper measures needed to prevent potential outbreaks

16 June 2025

Justice delayed is justice denied

Backlog of gender-based violence cases is alarming

16 June 2025

Israel-Iran escalation risks global calamity

A pattern of impunity has fuelled Israeli aggression

15 June 2025

The London meeting has given clarity and hope

It demonstrates political maturity and goodwill

15 June 2025

We condemn Israel’s strike on Iran

Both sides must exercise restraint before wider war erupts

14 June 2025

air india flight crash killing over 241 people

Air India tragedy a wake-up call for aviation authorities

It shows why aerospace safety can never be compromised

13 June 2025

continued delay in reconstituting the human rights commission

We need a truly independent, effective rights watchdog

Why hasn't the government reconstituted NHRC even after seven months?

13 June 2025

Tensions, paralysis at national eye hospital hurting patients

Fix the mess at NIOH immediately

Govt must step in to ensure uninterrupted care, resolve ongoing standoff

12 June 2025

road crashes during eid holiday journeys

Why can’t we ensure safe Eid trips?

Take steps to prevent further road crashes

12 June 2025

harassment and obstruction faced by tourists in sylhet

Make tourism safe and sustainable

Incidents of obstruction in Sylhet tourist spots concerning

11 June 2025

Only 19% of Rohingya funds coming in first 5 months of 2025

A humanitarian crisis worsened by fund crunch

The Rohingya need sustained global support to live properly

11 June 2025

covid travel caution amid an increase in infections

Rising COVID cases in Asia should serve as a warning for us

Bangladesh health authorities must prepare accordingly

10 June 2025

Start of extended 10-day eid holiday in Bangladesh

We must uphold the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha

Let safety, empathy, and civic duty mark this extended holiday

5 June 2025

Bangladesh interim government revising definition of freedom fighters

How is this a priority for the government?

Ordinance on freedom fighters creates confusion, controversy

4 June 2025

91 journalists harassed and assaulted in may 2025

Protect journalists from retaliatory abuse

Ongoing trends of legal harassment and intimidation must end