Election by the year-end is most logical

Political parties must reach a consensus on election timing, reforms
15 February 2025

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

Reforms must in the education sector

But decisions taken under pressure will be harmful in the long run
13 February 2025

Bangladesh is still stuck in the vicious cycle of corruption

The latest global corruption index again paints a troubling picture
12 February 2025

End the legacy of custodial torture and extrajudicial killings

We cannot build a new Bangladesh using brutal old tactics
12 February 2025

Attack on freedom of publishing alarming

The assault on a book stall at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela is alarming.
11 February 2025

Remove bottlenecks in the supply chain

Government must plan ahead to tackle sudden shocks
11 February 2025

We need a pro-citizen public administration

Public servants should aim to serve, not rule, citizens
10 February 2025

A show of force is not enough to curb crime and tensions

Operation Devil Hunt must be part of a broader strategy to restore order
10 February 2025

Ensure rights of women prisoners

Address overcrowding in country’s lone specialised women’s prison
9 February 2025

Govt should now focus on reforms

Its first six months were fraught with challenges
9 February 2025

CA’s response should have come earlier

Everyone must respect the rule of law
8 February 2025

Act now to normalise cooking oil supplies

Soybean oil crisis fuelling prices, raising concern ahead of Ramadan
8 February 2025

Gaza belongs to its people

US "taking over" Gaza is an outrageous idea
7 February 2025

US fund cuts will worsen the Rohingya crisis

The world must not ignore their plight
7 February 2025

Bring more businesses under the VAT net

Why are 80 percent of jewellers operating outside the net?
6 February 2025

Reform dialogue must deliver consensus

Talks with political parties scheduled in mid-February
6 February 2025

Simplify the process of July victim compensation

Why are the injured, martyrs' families being made to suffer?
5 February 2025

Save elephants, protect biodiversity

The recent deaths of several elephants raise questions about our commitment to wildlife conservation.
5 February 2025

Why are migrants taking dangerous journeys across the Mediterranean?

Prevent exploitation by traffickers, create economic opportunities at home
4 February 2025