Stop the use of toxic chemicals in plastic

Govt must restrict high-risk additives in consumer products
1 May 2026, 12:00 PM

Is Boeing deal more about geopolitics?

It creates long-term financial obligations for Bangladesh
30 April 2026, 20:00 PM

Appoint new ACC without further delay

Leaving the graft watchdog leaderless is unacceptable.
30 April 2026, 12:00 PM

Take steps to save haor harvest urgently

Govt must protect farmers’ rights, check dyke construction anomalies
29 April 2026, 19:00 PM

Safeguard women migrant workers’ rights

It is unacceptable that thousands of our women workers who migrate to the Middle East in search of better economic opportunities continue to face abuse, exploitation, and abandonment, with little to no scope for redress.
29 April 2026, 12:00 PM

Bid to reclaim defunct SIBL rings alarm bells

Such a risky move must be firmly rejected.
28 April 2026, 19:09 PM

Remove ageing buses from roads

The new government must address transport sector anomalies
28 April 2026, 12:00 PM

Don’t let investigation delays derail justice for July uprising

July uprising cases in limbo as probes progress at a snail’s pace
27 April 2026, 19:12 PM

Measles response is clearly not enough

Despite the ongoing nationwide vaccination campaign, the rise in measles cases appears undeterred.
27 April 2026, 12:00 PM

How long will the National Public Library stay closed to the public?

It is unacceptable that the Sufia Kamal National Public Library in Dhaka’s Shahbagh has been inaccessible to the public for nearly four years.
27 April 2026, 11:00 AM

Rid Geneva Camp of drug trade

Arrest ringleaders, make the area safe for its residents.
26 April 2026, 18:30 PM

For how long will traffickers go free?

Take action to discourage people from seeking irregular migration
25 April 2026, 19:00 PM

Make hiring process for BMU super-specialised hospital transparent

We commend the recently appointed Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Vice-Chancellor Dr FM Siddiqui for committing to fully operationalise the university’s super-specialised facility within six months.
25 April 2026, 12:00 PM

Ensure justice for Rana Plaza victims

Rehabilitate, compensate the survivors properly.
24 April 2026, 19:52 PM

First light of justice, at last

After a decade’s wait and countless calls for justice, we are heartened to see the case for Sohagi Jahan Tonu’s murder finally picking up pace.
24 April 2026, 11:00 AM

Fuel scarcity, unequal cuts deepen power crisis

Govt must ensure fair electricity distribution
23 April 2026, 20:35 PM

A puzzling policy turnaround

We are puzzled by the BNP government’s decision to reverse the ban on e-cigarettes and similar products.
23 April 2026, 11:00 AM

Why must MPs get offices in upazila parishads?

It may further erode the power of local administration.
22 April 2026, 19:14 PM

Can we ever seek justice for sexual violence?

Yet another recent incident highlights the lack of security that haunts women and children in Bangladesh.
22 April 2026, 11:00 AM

The rising cost of a distant war

Iran-US war is worsening our cost-of-living situation
21 April 2026, 18:19 PM