India’s ‘push-in’ strategy violates international law

They also hurt diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India
20 June 2026, 18:08 PM

Why build roads through a reserved forest?

Find alternative routes that doesn't wreck Baitarani forest
20 June 2026, 13:00 PM

An alarming report on children’s exposure to climate risks

Take steps to protect children from escalating climate hazards
19 June 2026, 19:07 PM

Why is safe water inaccessible for millions despite rising spending?

It is disappointing to learn that, despite a 25-percent increase in the allocation for water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services in the proposed budget, the most essential facilities remain inaccessible for too many people nationwide.
19 June 2026, 08:00 AM

BB must confront bad loans’ true scale

Regulatory forbearance, systemic evergreening of bad debt must end
18 June 2026, 18:38 PM

Dolphin deaths must be investigated

Stronger response needed to address environmental stressors affecting biodiversity
18 June 2026, 08:00 AM

Weak policing fuelling rise in crimes

Reform and revitalise police, abandon political patronage of criminals
17 June 2026, 18:18 PM

Three union names, one troubling pattern

Reverse the naming of unions after family members of state minister
17 June 2026, 08:00 AM

Harassment of PM’s adviser unacceptable

India must provide satisfactory explanation, acknowledge its failure to follow protocol
16 June 2026, 18:03 PM

Bring Benazir back to face justice

The government must secure his extradition without delay.
16 June 2026, 11:00 AM

Hormuz reopening is in everyone's interest

Govt must move to build an energy economy less exposed to shocks Energy security, LNG imports, US-Iran agreement
15 June 2026, 18:36 PM

Why are female students under night curfew?

Public universities must end discriminatory hall rules.
15 June 2026, 10:00 AM

Social safety should prioritise the poor only

Govt must remove pensions and subsidies from the social safety net budget
14 June 2026, 19:17 PM

We need to keep talking about the persistent atrocities in Gaza

The war in Iran, and the consequent spillover of higher fuel prices, have largely kept Israel’s genocide in Palestine out of domestic headlines in Bangladesh.
14 June 2026, 12:00 PM

Is no one safe from police excesses?

Police's assault on cricketer Nayeem shows a lack of strong accountability measures.
13 June 2026, 19:00 PM

Address the gaps in family planning services

We are shocked to learn that due to the weakening of the country’s family planning programme, an estimated 15.8 lakh unintended pregnancies and nine lakh abortions could not be prevented in 2025, compared with the 2022 baseline.
13 June 2026, 11:00 AM

Education, health budgets must see real outcomes

The government must focus on implementation, efficient spending
12 June 2026, 19:50 PM

Proper implementation of the budget is key

Keep the budget in line with ground realities.
11 June 2026, 21:42 PM

Failure to clean up Dhaka's air is costing lives

It is extremely concerning how Dhaka is consistently ranked among the cities worldwide with the most polluted air.
11 June 2026, 11:00 AM

BNP must reconsider its approach to reserved seats

Assigning its reserved-seat MPs to opposition seats may undermine elected representatives
10 June 2026, 18:54 PM