State must be able to protect our girls

Gang rape and murder of an eighth grader deeply disturbing
4 February 2025

Frequent protests are becoming an ordeal for citizens

Demonstrators are blocking the streets of Dhaka almost every day.
3 February 2025

Saving rivers is our duty

River pollution in Dhaka continues with little effort to curb it.
3 February 2025

Reform social safety net to truly support the poor

Taskforce report highlights barriers to poverty alleviation
2 February 2025

Mega corruption in megaprojects

The system that allowed this must be fixed
2 February 2025

Why is custodial death continuing?

The govt must end this practice immediately
1 February 2025

A struggling economy needs greater attention

Government lacks urgency and focus in crisis response
1 February 2025

Shifting poverty map a wake-up call for policymakers

Greater efforts needed to level up poorer regions like Barishal and Rangpur
31 January 2025

Public offices demand absolute integrity

Dual citizenship of a number of high-ranking government officials, in violation of the Government Service Act, is concerning.
31 January 2025

Spare female athletes from regressive dictates

Joypurhat-Dinajpur incidents raise alarm about rising intolerance
30 January 2025

Daylight muggings expose Mohammadpur's vulnerability

Police must step up to prevent such incidents
30 January 2025

Whom do the bureaucrats serve?

The existing bureaucratic culture in Bangladesh is holding the government back.
29 January 2025

Separation of seven colleges from DU was long overdue

But the transition must be handled with utmost care and foresight
29 January 2025

Rail passengers must not be held hostage

Railway workers should withdraw strike, return to the negotiation table
28 January 2025

Fresh Rohingya influx will deteriorate the refugee crisis

World leaders must address renewed concerns over funding
28 January 2025

Exorbitant airfares must be curbed

It is the Middle East-bound migrant workers who are bearing the brunt
27 January 2025

Take action to restore investor confidence

Govt, political parties must work together to boost FDI
27 January 2025

Spare students from the chaos over university admission tests

Withdrawal of multiple universities from the cluster system raises concerns
26 January 2025

Who will answer for our migrant workers’ deaths?

Authorities must do more to ensure their well-being
26 January 2025

Rule of law must preside

BNP must go the extra mile if it seeks to gain the public's trust.
25 January 2025