Rab’s rebranding is not the answer

Without structural reform, the force can’t shed its past notoriety
19 May 2026

Govt must recognise women farmers properly

It is deeply disappointing that women’s contribution to our agricultural workforce remains largely invisible in official records and government support systems.
19 May 2026

Draft laws on NHRC and enforced disappearances fall short

NHRC’s autonomy, fair probe into enforced disappearances put into question
18 May 2026

Hypertension demands a louder response

The statistics presented at a recent seminar marking World Hypertension Day 2026 must serve as a wake-up call for our policymakers.
18 May 2026

Why impose higher bills on consumers?

Power distribution companies must cut their costs first.
17 May 2026

Where can women find safety?

It is deeply concerning that Bangladesh’s women continue to remain among those worst affected by intimate partner violence.
17 May 2026

Govt must protect Sufi shrines

Attack on Hazrat Shah Ali shrine is symptomatic of religious intimidation.
16 May 2026

Attacks on law enforcers concerning

We are indeed alarmed to see the rise in the number of attacks on law enforcement officials around the country.
16 May 2026

Childhood must not be trapped in screens

Dhaka's children need playgrounds to reduce their screen time.
15 May 2026

Govt must heed Fitch's warning

When Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on Bangladesh to “negative,” it attributed the downgrade to the Middle East conflict, external financing pressures, and existing economic vulnerabilities.
15 May 2026

Padma Barrage must have clear rationale

Extensive feasibility studies must be conducted before launching megaprojects like the Padma Barrage.
14 May 2026

End extortion in Dhaka’s waste trade

It is very unfortunate that essential urban services such as household waste collection in the capital have long been captured by politically connected interests.
14 May 2026

Stop the rape of our children

Delayed justice is emboldening perpetrators as cases soar
13 May 2026

Stop objectifying women on Facebook

It is alarming that under the guise of journalism, fake news pages on Facebook are objectifying women for engagement and profit.
13 May 2026

Don’t hand back the keys to ex-owners of failed banks

Authorities must not enable a return to failed banking control.
12 May 2026

End the culture of extortion in slums

We are alarmed by the allegations of extortion and intimidation emerging from Kalyanpur Porabosti, highlighting a culture of criminal control over the capital’s vulnerable communities.
12 May 2026

Lapses in measles deaths reporting are unacceptable

Revised figures expose weaknesses in health surveillance.
11 May 2026

Save Dhaka from recurring waterlogging

It is completely unacceptable that after years of projects, promises, and public spending, Dhaka still remains unprepared to tackle waterlogging.
11 May 2026

Stop trafficking of youths into war

Govt must clarify what it did to stop recruitment in Russia-Ukraine war.
10 May 2026

Khulna city needs its bus service back

We’re concerned about the collapse of bus services in Khulna city that has been depriving its 18 lakh residents as well as visitors of an affordable public transport option.
10 May 2026