Editorial

Why are so many dying by suicide?

30 January 2026, 00:43 AM Editorial

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EU-India deal calls for proactive action

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Campaign clashes must not be normalised

28 January 2026, 18:28 PM Editorial

Editorial / Why is Rab getting new vehicles?

29 January 2026, 00:00 AM Editorial

Editorial / Young voters want credible pledges

27 January 2026, 23:55 PM Editorial

Editorial / Govt must act against the flood of digital lies

26 January 2026, 23:49 PM Editorial

Curbing leprosy must be a priority

26 January 2026, 23:54 PM Editorial

Cricket loses as politics takes the field

26 January 2026, 00:31 AM Editorial

Young people need more economic opportunities

Authorities must not let our demographic dividend go to waste

10 April 2023, 12:00 PM

Construction materials dumped in Brahmaputra

The dumpster that once was a river

MMC must take action now to stop the trashing of a lifeline

10 April 2023, 04:00 AM

Ragging is nothing but abuse

UGC must hurry up with an anti-ragging policy

10 April 2023, 02:01 AM

Every district hospital must have an ICU

Government should address lack of progress in project on setting up district-level ICUs

9 April 2023, 02:40 AM

Why the president’s speech is so relevant

Politics of confrontation must end

8 April 2023, 11:35 AM

The disappearing ponds of Dhaka

The government must amp up monitoring and implement the relevant laws to protect them. We urge all authorities concerned to treat this matter with utmost sincerity before time runs out, and take stern action against the rampant destruction of our last remaining water bodies.

8 April 2023, 02:00 AM

Restore hope and dignity to the traders

The government must urgently assist them

7 April 2023, 12:10 PM

Will death haunt us again this Eid?

Govt must fully implement road safety act, prevent crashes during upcoming Eid rush

7 April 2023, 03:07 AM

Drastic action is a must to reduce fire risks

Bangabazar fire serves as a reminder that many markets and buildings remain at risk

6 April 2023, 13:32 PM

patients at mercy of ambulance syndicate

Break the syndicate of ambulance owners

They are forcing patients to pay almost double the usual fare

6 April 2023, 02:30 AM

Padma rail service closer than ever

Trial run of first train marks a key step in connecting Dhaka with the country's southwest

5 April 2023, 19:04 PM

A farewell to EVMs

While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.

4 April 2023, 16:46 PM

Bangabazar fire: Another avoidable disaster

It is important to remember that as with most markets in Dhaka – and other major cities – the Bangabazar Shopping Complex barely had any proper fire safety measures in place.

4 April 2023, 11:23 AM