EC must investigate allegations

The face-off between the Chief Election Commissioner and the Jatiya Oikyafront delegation that ensued during a meeting on Tuesday is regrettable.
26 December 2018

When a candidate threatens voters

We are appalled at the way a lawmaker and AL candidate contesting from Natore-2 has threatened voters of his constituency if they chose to vote for any other party other than the party with the “boat” symbol.
25 December 2018

Condemnable attack on journalists

In another reprehensible attempt to suppress the media and its electioneering coverage of the upcoming national elections, a gang of 30 to 35 people launched a hideous attack on
25 December 2018

A Merry Christmas to all!

In a world where hatred and bigotry seem to be ever increasing, where people are being persecuted daily for their beliefs, let this Christmas be a reminder of the teachings of love for humanity.
24 December 2018

More unjustifiable restrictions?

We are quite disappointed by the fact that the EC is considering either completely or partly blocking mobile internet services or reducing internet speed on Election Day on December 30.
24 December 2018

EC's unnecessary restrictions on journos

The guidelines issued by the EC to journalists with several “do's and don'ts” will only create impediments for journalists in carrying out their duty.
23 December 2018

Election officials must be neutral

In Patuakhali-2 constituency, at least seven upazila- and union-level leaders and activists of AL have been allegedly appointed as election officials. This is in direct violation of the Election Commission's guidelines, which states that individuals whose neutrality is doubtful cannot be appointed as election officials.
23 December 2018

Police OC's partisan role

A video clip showing the Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Kolaroa Police Station in Satkhira has taken social media by storm. In it the OC is seen
22 December 2018

Unfortunate setback for election monitors

With just a week left before the national election, it is worrying that there should be a need to reiterate the call for something as
22 December 2018

'100 percent level playing field not possible'

This is the second time we have heard an election commissioner come out with an outlandish comment on ensuring level playing field in the election, suggesting that it is not possible to guarantee cent percent of equal opportunity for all candidates.
21 December 2018

Banks facing liquidity crunch

It is barely surprising that commercial banks are undergoing a credit crunch and have turned to the central bank to manage the withdrawal pressure. Everyone in the banking sector saw it coming, but those responsible for taking actions didn't take any corrective measures.
21 December 2018

Craft effective overseas labour deals

Acombination of worker-friendly deals and their effective implementation is a must to protect the rights of the Bangladeshi migrant
20 December 2018

Attacks on opposition candidates continue

Seven candidates belonging to the opposition camp have come under attack in different districts, allegedly by Awami League men.
20 December 2018

Promises galore in election manifestos

Both the major political parties have come out with their manifestos containing a plethora of promises. Some are restatements of commitments of the past unfulfilled, some new ones.
19 December 2018

Indiscriminate hill cutting must stop

This daily had reported yesterday that some influential people have been destroying the small and medium sized hills in three upazilas of Tangail to fill up some low-lying areas and wetlands, without any consideration for the environment or the ecosystem of the area.
19 December 2018

Reduce dependence on non-renewable energy sources

It is heartening to learn that the country's largest solar park that started operating in Cox's Bazar's Teknaf last September, has been benefitting over 8 lakh people and thousands of small to medium businesses in Teknaf and Ukhia upazila.
18 December 2018

Banking sector under threat from conglomerate

The finance minister has a track record of revealing the truth from time to time, no matter how unpalatable the truth may be. We commend his remarks about a certain Chattogram-based business conglomerate having grown all too powerful in the financial sector.
18 December 2018

Between facts and reality

Either one has to be stone deaf and hopelessly blind or be living in another world to utter what the CEC said regarding the playing field being absolutely level and that, to quote him, the candidates are being able to conduct campaigns and are not facing any obstacles.
17 December 2018

Bangladesh must speak up for its workers in Malaysia

Just last month, we wrote an editorial praising the Malaysian government for taking steps to bring foreign workers under its Social Security Organisation (Sosco) beginning next year.
17 December 2018

Exploitation of Rohingyas increasing with time

Rohingyas living in Cox's Bazar and Rakhine State are increasingly at risk of becoming victims of trafficking following the Myanmar Army's brutal crackdown last year,
16 December 2018