Editorial

heavy rainfall flooding in Bangladesh
We must prepare for a harsher climate
12 July 2026, 19:00 PM Editorial
Bangladesh earthquake preparedness
Emergency services need urgent bolstering
12 July 2026, 12:00 PM Editorial
rising fertility rate in Bangladesh
High fertility isn’t good news
11 July 2026, 18:12 PM Editorial
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Don’t let old ghosts haunt Malaysia reopening
10 July 2026, 18:31 PM Editorial
Bangladesh novo theatre project delays
A familiar tale of costly delays
11 July 2026, 12:00 PM Editorial
safe water crisis in Dhaka
Land of rivers and water crises?
10 July 2026, 10:00 AM Editorial
Bangladesh Rohingya crisis latest update
Bangladesh needs a new rulebook for the evolving Rohingya crisis
Md Manzur Qader
10 July 2026, 09:00 AM Editorial
Dhaka ranked third least liveable city 2026
A city undone by decades of neglect
9 July 2026, 18:43 PM Editorial
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Stop Teesta’s sand from being stolen
9 July 2026, 10:00 AM Editorial
reason behind landslides in Chattogram
Fatal landslides in Chattogram are man-made
7 July 2026, 18:08 PM Editorial
India’s border push-in

India’s impunity at the border must end

Continued push-ins testing the limits of bilateral relations
29 May 2025, 14:00 PM
govt struggling to ensure adequate maternal care

Expectant mothers deserve better from public healthcare

Healthcare gaps, poor awareness putting lives at risk
29 May 2025, 04:00 AM
lowest gdp growth since the pandemic

Budget must prepare us for difficult times

Low GDP growth demands political stability so as to boost investor confidence
28 May 2025, 14:58 PM
rising crime sparking fear in dhaka city

Dhaka’s law and order situation demands better interventions

Effective measures needed to curb crime in the capital city
28 May 2025, 07:00 AM
First round of reform talks between National Consensus Commission and political parties

The reform drive must continue apace

The first round of reform talks produced a wide range of agreements and disagreements
27 May 2025, 15:30 PM
Primary teachers protest

Primary teachers' demands should not go unheard

Assistant government primary schoolteachers are protesting for better pay and promotion.
27 May 2025, 04:00 AM
key reforms needed before election

Implement only essential reforms

Government should prioritise reform recommendations that help with holding the election in time.
26 May 2025, 14:30 PM
Address causes of child sexual abuse

Address causes of child sexual abuse

Rape statistics reveal how vulnerable children are, despite legal measures
26 May 2025, 06:30 AM
A major national crisis averted, but what’s next?

A major national crisis averted, but what’s next?

Govt must provide more clarity regarding election, reform, and trial.
25 May 2025, 14:30 PM
torrential rain spurring fear of dengue surge

Declare dengue a reportable disease

Urgent measures needed to prevent a deadly outbreak
25 May 2025, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh interim government plan to restructure social safety net schemes

Overhaul the social safety net for real impact

Planned changes in budget must result in more targeted, impactful interventions
24 May 2025, 15:00 PM
destroyers of Chattogram hills exempted from paying fine in 2022

Don’t let hill destroyers get away unpunished

Troubling development involving fine exemptions comes to light
24 May 2025, 05:00 AM
Robbers taking over bus again, ‘molesting’ female passengers

Make highway travel safe, especially for women

Another bus robbery raises questions about preventive efforts
24 May 2025, 04:00 AM
civic life held hostage by protest politics

This is not how a city can survive

Amid crippling street protests, we must prioritise citizens’ well-being
23 May 2025, 13:18 PM
continued turmoil at NBR after its dissolution

Resolve the NBR reform crisis without delay

Protests by tax, customs officials disrupting services
22 May 2025, 16:16 PM
Bird strikes on the rise at Dhaka airport

CAAB must prevent bird strikes to ensure flight safety

The HSIA situation is clearly concerning, and must be addressed before a major accident occurs
22 May 2025, 07:00 AM
persistent hunger and deaths in gaza

Don’t let babies become war casualties

World must come together to save Gaza’s children from starvation
21 May 2025, 14:19 PM
over 700 bridges culverts under rhd highly risky

Repair risky bridges and culverts urgently

RHD must keep up inspections, ensure accountability for shoddy work.
21 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Compensating victims of financial irregularities in Bangladesh

A promising start to financial justice for victims of scams

Govt must stay the course to recover stolen assets
20 May 2025, 14:00 PM
call for fair and inclusive public procurement rules

Public procurement process must be fair and competitive

Grievances of local manufacturers and suppliers are justified
20 May 2025, 04:00 AM