Hold those liable for Milestone tragedy
21 July 2026, 18:58 PM
Editorial
Don't burden children with entrance exam
22 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Editorial
More power to fight drug trafficking needs safeguards against abuse
20 July 2026, 19:26 PM
Editorial
Restore Dhaka’s footbridges
21 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Editorial
Pull the plug on online gambling
20 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
Banks’ proposed fee hike is unjust
19 July 2026, 18:43 PM
Editorial
We must fix the microplastic menace
18 July 2026, 18:55 PM
Editorial
We cannot continue to fail young learners
19 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
Prepare our youth for the AI economy
18 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Editorial
Protect youth from being trafficked
17 July 2026, 12:00 PM
Editorial
BCL in private universities is a dreadful prospect
Educational institutions must have the freedom to decide on student politics
8 September 2022, 07:03 AM
An inspiring example of honesty
Ex-constable’s ‘ticket debt’ payment a lesson for both railway passengers and officials
8 September 2022, 06:51 AM
Why is Wasa discharging untreated waste into Dhaka waters?
Wasa should come clean on sewage bills
6 September 2022, 16:23 PM
Will the authorities ever pay for deaths caused by unfit vehicles?
We are frustrated at the apparent oblivion of the authorities about the country’s awful state of road safety.
6 September 2022, 09:36 AM
Why is the conviction rate in drugs cases falling?
Authorities must step up to control crime and ensure justice
5 September 2022, 15:53 PM
Health ministry can't just rebuff calls to curb corruption
New audit findings put it on the spot again
5 September 2022, 14:20 PM
Can the new Detailed Area Plan cure Dhaka of its ills?
Only if Rajuk has the will and organisational capacity
5 September 2022, 07:22 AM
OTT platforms need freedom of expression to flourish
Restrictions on freedom of expression must be removed from the entertainment industry
4 September 2022, 15:03 PM
What to expect from PM’s India visit?
Energy cooperation, connectivity and trade likely to be central focus of talks
3 September 2022, 16:00 PM
Govt support needed for Aman production
Provide farmers with diesel and fertilisers at subsidised rates
3 September 2022, 14:00 PM
Nurture students, don’t torture them
We are shocked and saddened by the death of an eighth grader in Narsingdi, who died by suicide after her teacher harassed her for wearing trousers with her school uniform.
2 September 2022, 12:30 PM
What has the govt done to give childhood back to child workers?
We cannot eradicate child labour from Bangladesh if we cannot provide these children and their families with the necessary social and financial support.
2 September 2022, 11:13 AM
No sign of ‘zero tolerance’ for corruption
Authorities must address the grim findings of TIB survey on corruption.
1 September 2022, 13:00 PM
OMS rice sale at subsidised prices a welcome move
OMS rice sale at subsidised prices will bring some relief to the poor
1 September 2022, 12:30 PM
Will fixing prices of daily essentials work?
Regular market monitoring and quick action are vital
31 August 2022, 17:59 PM
A hospital without hygiene is the opposite of healthcare
Authorities must ensure minimum standards in all health facilities
31 August 2022, 17:44 PM
Pension scheme bill a welcome move
Govt must ensure efficient realisation of the UPS
30 August 2022, 13:19 PM
Reducing fuel prices by Tk 5 won't ease people’s suffering
The amount by which the government has reduced the prices is so meagre – and so thoroughly insufficient to address the corresponding increase in the cost of living – that we can’t help but ask: Why even bother?
30 August 2022, 11:17 AM
Why should we trust EVMs?
The EC has failed to assure the people that EVMs will not lead to electoral fraud
29 August 2022, 12:43 PM
Why do railway projects keep floundering?
Authorities should critically examine and fix systemic problems
29 August 2022, 12:27 PM