Chattogram shooting is a bad omen

With polls fast approaching, we must strive to prevent political violence
6 November 2025, 14:00 PM

Halt the DAP amendment

Dhaka is already struggling with a shortage of open spaces.
6 November 2025, 05:00 AM

An independent police commission at last

The commission must ensure accountability within the force and help make it more people-friendly.
5 November 2025, 15:40 PM

Rid Habiganj Sadar Hospital of brokers and theft gangs

End the suffering of patients at Habiganj Sadar Hospital
5 November 2025, 07:00 AM

Dispute over July Charter must end

With the election approaching fast, both govt and parties should act wisely
5 November 2025, 05:00 AM

Mob violence cases need firmer police pursuit

Police’s business-as-usual approach cannot rein in this dangerous trend
4 November 2025, 06:00 AM

Govt must act on power sector corruption

It is essential that the interim government act with firm resolve to reverse this damaging trend.
3 November 2025, 13:56 PM

Independent police commission a must

Ending undue political, bureaucratic control the only way forward
3 November 2025, 07:00 AM

Teaching young people to shoot may not be the wisest decision

Focus instead on skills development and employment
2 November 2025, 14:00 PM

Address menstrual health crisis of tea workers

Garden owners must ensure proper toilets, sanitary facilities for women workers
2 November 2025, 06:00 AM

The ‘consensus’ fiasco: An experiment that shouldn't have failed

Two issues have now blocked progress in July charter implementation discussions
1 November 2025, 14:30 PM

Fix the chaos around Mayor Hanif Flyover

The Mayor Hanif Flyover has become one of Dhaka’s worst traffic choke points.
1 November 2025, 06:00 AM

Alarming decline in SME lending

Bank's disbursement of SME loans in FY2024-25 is a nine percent drop year-on-year.
31 October 2025, 13:00 PM

Air pollution crisis demands urgent action

Successive governments have failed to treat air pollution as a public health emergency.
31 October 2025, 06:00 AM

We must confront unseen hunger in Bangladesh

Govt needs to escalate efforts to lift 1.6 crore people from the grip of severe hunger
30 October 2025, 14:00 PM

The absence of clear compensation rules unacceptable

The corresponding Metro Rail Rules, 2016, fail to specify how such compensation should be determined.
30 October 2025, 06:00 AM

New family planning strategy a right move

The rights-based approach to national family planning strategy is a welcome pivot.
29 October 2025, 14:30 PM

Preserve Goidartek retention area

BADC must stop construction in this crucial zone
29 October 2025, 06:00 AM

ACC ordinance needs full reform

Approved version falls short of real transparency
28 October 2025, 14:00 PM

Recurring deaths of animals unacceptable

Gazipur Safari Park plagued with mismanagement, neglect, and lack of expertise
28 October 2025, 07:00 AM