Bring Oprotim’s killers to justice
20 September 2026 Editorial
Was Payra Port a mere pipe dream?
19 September 2026 Editorial
Remove barriers that hold women back
18 September 2026 Editorial
Only safe helmets should be marketed
19 September 2026 Editorial
Coastal women need better chances
17 September 2026 Editorial
Keep institutions free from partisanship
16 September 2026 Editorial
Ducsu’s politics of revisionism
15 September 2026 Editorial

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

They also hurt diplomatic relations between Bangladesh and India
20 June 2026

Why build roads through a reserved forest?

Find alternative routes that doesn't wreck Baitarani forest
20 June 2026

An alarming report on children’s exposure to climate risks

Take steps to protect children from escalating climate hazards
19 June 2026

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

BB must confront bad loans’ true scale

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

Dolphin deaths must be investigated

Stronger response needed to address environmental stressors affecting biodiversity
18 June 2026

Weak policing fuelling rise in crimes

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

Three union names, one troubling pattern

Reverse the naming of unions after family members of state minister
17 June 2026

Harassment of PM’s adviser unacceptable

India must provide satisfactory explanation, acknowledge its failure to follow protocol
16 June 2026

Bring Benazir back to face justice

The government must secure his extradition without delay.
16 June 2026

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

Why are female students under night curfew?

Public universities must end discriminatory hall rules.
15 June 2026

Social safety should prioritise the poor only

Govt must remove pensions and subsidies from the social safety net budget
14 June 2026

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

Is no one safe from police excesses?

Police's assault on cricketer Nayeem shows a lack of strong accountability measures.
13 June 2026

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

Education, health budgets must see real outcomes

The government must focus on implementation, efficient spending
12 June 2026

Proper implementation of the budget is key

Keep the budget in line with ground realities.
11 June 2026

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

BNP must reconsider its approach to reserved seats

Assigning its reserved-seat MPs to opposition seats may undermine elected representatives
10 June 2026