Let no preventable deaths mar this Eid
26 May 2026, 09:00 AM Editorial
Who will defend our forests?
24 May 2026, 11:00 AM Editorial
Eid exodus amid fears of traffic chaos
23 May 2026, 19:00 PM Editorial
An alarming surge in brutal killings
22 May 2026, 11:00 AM Editorial
Children’s safety must be a priority
22 May 2026, 19:40 PM Editorial
New pay scale comes with fiscal strain
21 May 2026, 19:00 PM Editorial
Do we need more medical colleges?
21 May 2026, 12:00 PM Editorial

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, 13:59 PM

Childhood must not be trapped in screens

Dhaka's children need playgrounds to reduce their screen time.
15 May 2026, 18:00 PM

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, 01:00 AM

Padma Barrage must have clear rationale

Extensive feasibility studies must be conducted before launching megaprojects like the Padma Barrage.
14 May 2026, 18:30 PM

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, 13:00 PM

Stop the rape of our children

Delayed justice is emboldening perpetrators as cases soar
13 May 2026, 17:20 PM

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, 13:00 PM

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, 18:47 PM

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, 00:00 AM

Lapses in measles deaths reporting are unacceptable

Revised figures expose weaknesses in health surveillance.
11 May 2026, 17:51 PM

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, 12:00 PM

Stop trafficking of youths into war

Govt must clarify what it did to stop recruitment in Russia-Ukraine war.
10 May 2026, 17:43 PM

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, 10:00 AM

A free press cannot exist without editorial autonomy

State, media owners must help protect independent journalism
9 May 2026, 18:21 PM

A reform long overdue

The government’s decision to transfer urban primary healthcare services in 12 city corporations and 23 municipalities from the Local Government Division (LGD) to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), along with its plan to establish 170 new urban health centres in Dhaka and Chattogram, marks a turning point for the country’s health sector.
9 May 2026, 10:00 AM

Address learning gaps at primary level

Without foundational skills, students cannot thrive in secondary education.
8 May 2026, 20:00 PM

Address urea supply concerns urgently

It is concerning to learn that Bangladesh may face a urea shortfall of around one lakh tonnes for the upcoming Aman season if the government fails to secure fresh import commitments.
8 May 2026, 11:00 AM

This recurring road carnage has to stop

Innovative solutions and political will key to curbing crash fatalities.
7 May 2026, 18:09 PM

Press freedom should not be elusive

Amend laws, train police appropriately to stop journalist harassment
7 May 2026, 11:00 AM

Fix the testing gap, contain measles

Secure adequate supplies of testing kits, explore alternative procurement channels.
6 May 2026, 17:44 PM