Rein in political violence now
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An alarming record of trade misinvoicing
31 March 2026, 10:00 AM Editorial
Measles vaccination being hobbled by neglect
30 March 2026, 20:00 PM Editorial
An inspiring case of women's empowerment
29 March 2026, 19:12 PM Editorial
Youth joblessness is hindering progress
28 March 2026, 18:23 PM Editorial
Early action is a must to curb mosquito spread
29 March 2026, 09:00 AM Editorial
Recurrent road tragedies must stop
27 March 2026, 19:30 PM Editorial
ICU beds shouldn’t be a matter of luck
28 March 2026, 10:00 AM Editorial

Suspend DSA to pave way for the election

Govt should pay heed to UN special rapporteur’s call for suspension of the law
31 May 2023, 08:22 AM

A problem befitting the health ministry

Crisis-ridden ministry is failing to utilise its budget despite massive need for services
30 May 2023, 16:50 PM

Corruption spreading its tentacles everywhere

Government must take action against the corrupt officials of BAAIGM
30 May 2023, 05:21 AM

Good idea, bad planning

RHD decision to scrap outdated commercial vehicles must be implemented properly
29 May 2023, 17:36 PM

Safe repatriation must be the goal

We need a sustainable, not one-off, solution
29 May 2023, 02:00 AM

Political will needed to save the economy

While the government has pursued a number of poor economic policies, the fact remains that they have largely been driven due to political considerations.
28 May 2023, 12:00 PM

Children with Down’s syndrome deserve better

They have more to offer to society than we realise
28 May 2023, 02:01 AM

A blatant disregard for rights treaties

The Digital Security Act must go, before it inflicts further harm
27 May 2023, 17:50 PM

Pay more attention to thyroid disorders

Awareness campaign must focus on the disproportionate effect on women
27 May 2023, 07:00 AM

EC’s role in Gazipur laudable

It must also ensure fair campaign in the lead-up to elections
26 May 2023, 11:50 AM

Will there be relief from waterlogging?

City authorities must bolster efforts to prevent it this monsoon
26 May 2023, 07:42 AM

A reckless exercise in harming nature

Jashore government employee must be held accountable for filling up a pond
25 May 2023, 22:26 PM

Not a place for corruption

Investigate the allegations raised against BSMMU VC
25 May 2023, 06:46 AM

The poor need better budgetary support

Government must ensure that the most vulnerable get the assistance they need
24 May 2023, 13:08 PM

We must break the silence around fistula

Government should ensure easy access to maternal services from skilled professionals
24 May 2023, 05:25 AM

Backlog of BCS exams must be cleared

The backlog is causing trouble for candidates and the nation as a whole
23 May 2023, 17:59 PM

Frequent power outages must be checked

World Bank recommendations on capacity development should be followed properly
23 May 2023, 06:35 AM

Protect the interests of marginal poultry farmers

Exploitation by big companies increasingly cornering marginal farmers
23 May 2023, 05:28 AM

Too out of track

The chronic inefficiencies of Bangladesh Railway must be addressed
22 May 2023, 03:00 AM

What is the point of attacking BNP rallies?

Surely, the ruling regime understands that the more it attacks the BNP, the less reassuring its promises of ensuring a free, fair and participatory election appears to those concerned.
21 May 2023, 12:00 PM