BNP must reconsider its approach to reserved seats

Assigning its reserved-seat MPs to opposition seats may undermine elected representatives
10 June 2026

Let nature reclaim its space

Govt should protect the regenerated forest in Mirsharai
10 June 2026

Islami Bank must not be a battleground

Partisan politics should not decide a bank's functioning
9 June 2026

Rising heat calls for a national heat policy response

The country now ranks fourth in the world for the number of days with a heat index above 35 degrees Celsius, behind only three Gulf countries known for their desert climates.
9 June 2026

Expedite justice in all child abuse cases

This epidemic of violence against children cannot be addressed through a single instance of swift justice.
8 June 2026

Tackle the rat infestation in Dhaka

We are quite alarmed to learn how poor waste management is creating ideal conditions for disease-carrying rats in Dhaka.
8 June 2026

Every case of sexual abuse should enrage us

Reports of serious human rights abuses overload the media daily, but perhaps no section of our society suffers as much abuse as women and children.
7 June 2026

India must rein in internal pressure on push-ins

Such attempts violate international norms and strain bilateral relations
6 June 2026

Don’t let history crumble

Letting Mathurapur Deul become another victim of neglect is unacceptable
6 June 2026

A tragedy born of negligence

Hold those responsible for newborn deaths at Ad-din hospital to account.
5 June 2026

Address the risks of AI-enabled identity fraud

Dismislab’s recent findings on artificial intelligence’s (AI) ability to generate altered versions of Bangladeshi National Identity (NID) cards should serve as a wake-up call for both policymakers and technology companies.
5 June 2026

Don't burden citizens with higher power tariffs

Raising electricity bills could push up an already high inflation.
4 June 2026

We cannot fight dengue without data

As the monsoon season approaches, our dengue preparedness remains frustratingly inadequate.
4 June 2026

No time for complacency

UN body’s recommendation to postpone LDC graduation should spur preparation
3 June 2026

Act now to stop irregular migration to Italy

It is deeply distressing that so many young people in our country continue to embark on perilous journeys to Italy, driven by the hope of a better future.
3 June 2026

India’s push-in attempts risk derailing thawing ties

Established procedures must be followed to manage border crossings
2 June 2026

Can we ever have safe travels?

Every Eid in Bangladesh turns into an unhappy memory for those who lose their loved ones in transportation-related incidents.
2 June 2026

Employ better strategies to stop lynching

Death toll caused by mob violence in May is alarming.
1 June 2026

Passenger services in trains must improve

The Bangladesh Railway’s decision to lease out the operations of six more trains in its Eastern Zone to private companies could have been a welcome move had it significantly improved passenger service quality.
1 June 2026

Repair broken hospital inspection system

Six newborns’ death at Ad-din, a test of our healthcare oversight.
31 May 2026