High fertility isn’t good news
4 hour(s) ago
Editorial
Don’t let old ghosts haunt Malaysia reopening
10 July 2026, 18:31 PM
Editorial
A familiar tale of costly delays
10 hour(s) ago
Editorial
Land of rivers and water crises?
10 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
Bangladesh needs a new rulebook for the evolving Rohingya crisis
10 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Editorial
A city undone by decades of neglect
9 July 2026, 18:43 PM
Editorial
Stop Teesta’s sand from being stolen
9 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
Fatal landslides in Chattogram are man-made
7 July 2026, 18:08 PM
Editorial
Break the cycle of project delays
8 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Editorial
How long till municipal services become normal?
7 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
Attacks on law enforcers concerning
We are indeed alarmed to see the rise in the number of attacks on law enforcement officials around the country.
16 May 2026, 13:59 PM
Childhood must not be trapped in screens
Dhaka's children need playgrounds to reduce their screen time.
15 May 2026, 18:00 PM
Govt must heed Fitch's warning
When Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on Bangladesh to “negative,” it attributed the downgrade to the Middle East conflict, external financing pressures, and existing economic vulnerabilities.
15 May 2026, 01:00 AM
Padma Barrage must have clear rationale
Extensive feasibility studies must be conducted before launching megaprojects like the Padma Barrage.
14 May 2026, 18:30 PM
End extortion in Dhaka’s waste trade
It is very unfortunate that essential urban services such as household waste collection in the capital have long been captured by politically connected interests.
14 May 2026, 13:00 PM
Stop the rape of our children
Delayed justice is emboldening perpetrators as cases soar
13 May 2026, 17:20 PM
Stop objectifying women on Facebook
It is alarming that under the guise of journalism, fake news pages on Facebook are objectifying women for engagement and profit.
13 May 2026, 13:00 PM
Don’t hand back the keys to ex-owners of failed banks
Authorities must not enable a return to failed banking control.
12 May 2026, 18:47 PM
End the culture of extortion in slums
We are alarmed by the allegations of extortion and intimidation emerging from Kalyanpur Porabosti, highlighting a culture of criminal control over the capital’s vulnerable communities.
12 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Lapses in measles deaths reporting are unacceptable
Revised figures expose weaknesses in health surveillance.
11 May 2026, 17:51 PM
Save Dhaka from recurring waterlogging
It is completely unacceptable that after years of projects, promises, and public spending, Dhaka still remains unprepared to tackle waterlogging.
11 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Stop trafficking of youths into war
Govt must clarify what it did to stop recruitment in Russia-Ukraine war.
10 May 2026, 17:43 PM
Khulna city needs its bus service back
We’re concerned about the collapse of bus services in Khulna city that has been depriving its 18 lakh residents as well as visitors of an affordable public transport option.
10 May 2026, 10:00 AM
A free press cannot exist without editorial autonomy
State, media owners must help protect independent journalism
9 May 2026, 18:21 PM
A reform long overdue
The government’s decision to transfer urban primary healthcare services in 12 city corporations and 23 municipalities from the Local Government Division (LGD) to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), along with its plan to establish 170 new urban health centres in Dhaka and Chattogram, marks a turning point for the country’s health sector.
9 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Address learning gaps at primary level
Without foundational skills, students cannot thrive in secondary education.
8 May 2026, 20:00 PM
Address urea supply concerns urgently
It is concerning to learn that Bangladesh may face a urea shortfall of around one lakh tonnes for the upcoming Aman season if the government fails to secure fresh import commitments.
8 May 2026, 11:00 AM
This recurring road carnage has to stop
Innovative solutions and political will key to curbing crash fatalities.
7 May 2026, 18:09 PM
Press freedom should not be elusive
Amend laws, train police appropriately to stop journalist harassment
7 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Fix the testing gap, contain measles
Secure adequate supplies of testing kits, explore alternative procurement channels.
6 May 2026, 17:44 PM