Timely election must for economic stability
23 October 2025, 15:00 PM
Zero pass rate a sign of bigger problems
23 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Reduce preventable deaths and injuries
22 October 2025, 07:00 AM
Persistent rights concerns demand scrutiny
21 October 2025, 14:00 PM
Legal labour migration for all workers is crucial
21 October 2025, 05:00 AM
After airport fire, the government must rebuild confidence
20 October 2025, 14:00 PM
A tariff schedule that hurts businesses
20 October 2025, 06:58 AM
Sabotage or not, the government must account for the recent fires
19 October 2025, 14:00 PM
Mirpur at risk as illegal chemical businesses mushroom
19 October 2025, 07:00 AM
Tripura mob killing of Bangladeshis exposes the accountability gap
19 October 2025, 05:00 AM
Penalising bank account holders?
In an effort to boost revenue, the government is considering doubling excise duty on both debit and credit balances of bank account
31 May 2017, 18:05 PM
Purchase of new buses
The road transport minister has said that the BRTC will purchase 600 new buses. He has also said that this year the BRTC will run 900 additional buses across the country to ensure smooth journeys during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.
30 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Enhance CMCH burn unit capabilities
We fail to see why such an emergency unit is being deprived of manpower and logistics support, why basic facilities like changing and dressing of babies and children are missing, and why there is only one operating theatre for those needing surgery!
30 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Jobless degree holders on the rise
We are baffled by the results of a survey by Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics which has found an inverse relationship between tertiary
29 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Ramadan price hike
It has become a regular phenomenon that prices of essential commodities shoot up with the commencement of Ramadan. The
29 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Protesters charged with attempted murder
Protesters came out in numbers on Friday to demand the reinstatement of the Lady Justice statue at the Supreme Court premises. They
28 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Take real action against river grabbers
Addressing a discussion, the National River Commission (NRC) Chairman said that a list of river grabbers is being prepared to bring them
28 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Appalling conviction rate of rape cases!
It is unimaginable that less than two percent of rape cases filed in the country over the last five years have ended in conviction.
27 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Between work of art and object of worship
Islam does not permit idol worship. However, all sculptures are not idols meant for worship. There are carvings in various forms that are
27 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Justice delayed is justice denied
We welcome the High Court's directive asking the government to explain why four prisoners, who have been imprisoned for more than
26 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Recognising migrant workers' contribution
Anational dialogue titled 'Migrant's Budget' has revealed the suffering of many migrant workers who are treated with neglect especially
26 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Let price charts not turn into traffic lights
That prices of essentials are hiked without any reason and proportion every Ramadan need not be mentioned again.
25 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Additional budget allocation council
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has recommended the formation of an “Additional Budget Allocation Advisory Council” under the finance ministry. T
25 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Ultra-poor programme in trouble
Avisit to Gunarigram and Lalmonipur project sites under Harishpur union of Natore Sadar upazila has unearthed some disturbing facts
24 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Sex crimes against women rampant
News reports of rape have, unfortunately, become an everyday occurrence in our country. As the high profile Banani rape case
24 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Trump's call
Last Sunday in Riyadh, the US President had called upon the leaders of as many as 55 Muslim majority countries, present at the Arab Islamic American Summit...
23 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Buses unfriendly towards women
A study by ActionAid found that 56 percent of women commuters avoid public transportation due to lack of proper seating facilities.
23 May 2017, 18:00 PM
Overcrowded classrooms
Teacher-student ratio is a key quality indicator of education system. In crowded classrooms, it becomes difficult to take lessons while the
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM
The streets belong to the influential
An investigation by this paper has confirmed what we unofficially know – that the reason why it is so hard to clear the city's footpaths of
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM
The Spectacular Seven
Seven adolescent girls from Nandail upazila of Mymesingh have set an example that the elders and some local administrative officials should learn from.
21 May 2017, 18:00 PM