Editorial

Nepal's grief is ours too

9 MIN(s) • Editorial

Protect people from online loan scams

26 August 2026 • Editorial

Don’t let the artificial fertiliser crisis persist

25 August 2026 • Editorial

Clear the cataract surgery backlog

25 August 2026 • Editorial

Malaysia recruitment agencies for Bangladeshi workers

Don't repeat old mistakes in labour migration to Malaysia

24 August 2026 • Editorial

Support families of missing fishermen

24 August 2026 • Editorial

Bangladesh police reform after July uprising

Let police do their job without fear

23 August 2026 • Editorial

Let there be no impunity for sexual harassment

23 August 2026 • Editorial

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Plastic producers must clean up their own mess

22 August 2026 • Editorial

Deadly crimes a nationwide issue

21 August 2026 • Editorial

effects of climate extremes on food security

Take steps to ensure our food security

Extreme weather events are affecting food supplies

17 October 2024

Create opportunities for the educated unemployed

The World Bank’s latest report on Bangladesh draws a grim picture of the country’s employment scenario.

16 October 2024

An irresponsible act by a govt agency

WDB officials must answer for destruction of trees

16 October 2024

bnp leaders in control of transport business extortion rings

BNP must get its house in order

Persistence of unruly activities by party members is alarming

15 October 2024

Govt should prioritise dengue control

Areas outside Dhaka deserve particular focus

14 October 2024

safety hazards in 21500 risky school buildings

Ensure schools are safe for all

How can we expect students to learn in an unsafe environment?

14 October 2024

raising entry age limit for government jobs

A recommendation that needs careful appraisal

Any decision on govt job entry age must be part of wider reforms

13 October 2024

Save Hatirjheel from overdevelopment

Why continue an initiative that will worsen waterlogging?

13 October 2024

Flood-hit farmers need proper support

Govt must ensure swift response based on their needs

12 October 2024

Failure to Achieve Birth Registration Target

Make the birth registration process easy

Obtaining a birth registration certificate is essential for access to all the essential services that the government offers.

12 October 2024

Neglect in the improvement of primary schools

Will the primary schools in Bangladesh remain neglected?

The government must accelerate the PEDP-4 project to improve these institutions.

11 October 2024

A tale of courage and compassion

Dr Worthy and Dr Mitheen not only opened their doors to the wounded but also converted the garage of their building on Satmasjid Road into a makeshift clinic.

11 October 2024

massive corruption in road development projects

A sinkhole of corruption

TIB study reveals massive corruption in RHD projects

10 October 2024

Leave no room for conflicts of interest

The case of former DSCC mayor shows danger of unchecked power

10 October 2024

The vulnerable condition of street children

Are we leaving street children to their fate?

Bangladesh needs a robust child protection system to ensure the well-being of street children.

9 October 2024

Is women’s safety issue being sidelined?

Rise in harassment calls for stronger, more visible govt efforts