Another day, another scandal in public procurement

PGCBL incident is just the latest proof of continued procurement irregularities
7 May 2024, 18:53 PM

A lingering crisis in Bagerhat municipality

Why is municipal waste being discarded alongside roads?
7 May 2024, 08:45 AM

It’s time to turn down the heat

Rampant and unplanned urbanisation that has turned a once lush and riverine Dhaka into a heat chamber. A recent study has highlighted what Dhaka inhabitants have been experiencing for a while now: a staggering 6°C rise in temperature within the city due to the urban heat island (UHI) effect.
6 May 2024, 05:00 AM

Raising energy prices can’t be our first resort

Frequently increasing prices is jeopardising public interests
5 May 2024, 10:41 AM

Don’t repurpose Tajuddin Ahmad park

It must be left alone as a space for public recreation and exercise
5 May 2024, 08:00 AM

Political tokenism will not empower women

Role of women MPs in reserved seats needs a critical rethink
5 May 2024, 02:00 AM

Will our migrants continue to drown?

Government must put a stop to trafficking before more tragedies take place
4 May 2024, 05:00 AM

Protect the invisible backbone

It’s high time we ensured basic rights in the informal sector
3 May 2024, 11:00 AM

A novel approach to waste management

Can DNCC’s cash-for-waste initiative help tackle dengue?
3 May 2024, 10:15 AM

DSA was indeed a political weapon

What guarantee is there that the CSA won’t be abused similarly?
3 May 2024, 09:21 AM

US only hurts itself by trying to silence pro-Palestinian protesters

It is key to stopping Israel’s unjust war in Gaza
1 May 2024, 08:00 AM

Rising human toll of a deadly heatwave

At least 10 died of heat stroke in seven days
30 April 2024, 13:14 PM

Badda criminal gangs must be reined in

Ruling-party affiliation should not get in the way of police action
30 April 2024, 08:00 AM

Classroom shutdown is only logical amid sweltering heat

Reopening schools and madrasas despite a heat alert was a poor decision
29 April 2024, 13:02 PM

Familiar risks haunt Chattogram markets

Lack of fire safety measures in buildings is unacceptable
29 April 2024, 08:00 AM

Jails are becoming drug dens

Holistic approach needed to stop drug trade in Bangladeshi prisons
28 April 2024, 11:59 AM

A perplexing decision by Bangladesh Bank

Who will gain from its restrictions on media access?
28 April 2024, 09:30 AM

City corporations shouldn’t be endangering lives

DSCC garbage truck incident shows how negligence is costing lives
28 April 2024, 07:57 AM

The heat is here to stay

But what are we doing about it?
27 April 2024, 05:00 AM

Plan better to reduce rural power outage

Why must our rural population always shoulder the majority of the burden?
26 April 2024, 11:00 AM