Don't repeat old mistakes in labour migration to Malaysia
24 August 2026
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Editorial
Support families of missing fishermen
24 August 2026
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Editorial
Let police do their job without fear
23 August 2026
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Editorial
Let there be no impunity for sexual harassment
23 August 2026
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Editorial
Plastic producers must clean up their own mess
22 August 2026
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Editorial
Deadly crimes a nationwide issue
21 August 2026
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Editorial
A fitting honour for Mirza Fakhrul
21 August 2026
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Editorial
An upazila fire station is not a big ask
21 August 2026
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Editorial
Law and order still a major concern
20 August 2026
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Editorial
Overcrowded prisons need urgent attention
19 August 2026
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Editorial
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