Editorial

Protect people from online loan scams

9 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

Include private sector in tariff talks

We share the concerns of experts and exporters in relation to US tariffs.

1 May 2025

polytechnic student protest in Bangladesh

Polytechnic crisis shows why an education reform commission is urgent

Govt has so far ignored the demand for broader education sector reforms

30 April 2025

Bangladeshi migrant workers caught in russia-ukraine war

Protect our migrants from forced participation in a foreign war

News of men trafficked to Russia to serve as soldiers raises alarm

30 April 2025

Continued filing of dubious cases against journalists and others

Stop legal harassment through dubious cases

Authorities must protect journalists and others from this legal assault

29 April 2025

Owners Ignoring govt Deadline for Removal of Old Vehicles

Remove expired vehicles from the streets

Govt must reduce air pollution, bring order in transport sector

29 April 2025

services being disrupted at many union parishads

Elected leadership can restore union parishad functioning

The absence of chairmen, despite replacements, is disrupting services

28 April 2025

Women’s Struggles for Water in the hills of Rangamati

Do not ignore the women suffering in silence for water

Persistent water crisis in Rangamati hills demands interventions

28 April 2025

Laws alone cannot save women from sexual violence

Mass awareness campaigns, proper law enforcement vital

27 April 2025

The alarming rise of teen gangs

Authorities must wake up to this crisis

27 April 2025

A call for restraint

India-Pakistan tensions must not be allowed to escalate further

26 April 2025

Neonatal deaths must be prevented

Focus on equipping existing health infrastructure properly

26 April 2025

failed excavation of mayur river in Khulna

River excavation must be done right

The plight of Mayur River shows where the problem lies

25 April 2025

World Bank warning a rise in Bangladesh poverty and inequality

Rising economic risks demand better interventions

Warnings from World Bank should be taken seriously

25 April 2025

problems flagged at 3rd terminal of dhaka airport

Take steps to ensure smooth take-off of the third terminal

Address the problems identified by customs inspectors

24 April 2025

malnutrition among children in Bangladesh

Ignoring child nutrition today will cost the nation tomorrow

Despite some progress, child malnutrition remains a serious threat

24 April 2025

clash between Dhaka College and City College students

A tragic waste of youthful energy

Clashes between students of Dhaka and City colleges raise concerns

23 April 2025

proposals by Bangladesh Labour Reform Commission

Let’s prioritise workers' interests for a change

Political will, proper implementation key to the success of labour reforms