Classroom shutdown is only logical amid sweltering heat

Reopening schools and madrasas despite a heat alert was a poor decision
29 April 2024, 13:02 PM

Familiar risks haunt Chattogram markets

Lack of fire safety measures in buildings is unacceptable
29 April 2024, 08:00 AM

Jails are becoming drug dens

Holistic approach needed to stop drug trade in Bangladeshi prisons
28 April 2024, 11:59 AM

A perplexing decision by Bangladesh Bank

Who will gain from its restrictions on media access?
28 April 2024, 09:30 AM

City corporations shouldn’t be endangering lives

DSCC garbage truck incident shows how negligence is costing lives
28 April 2024, 07:57 AM

The heat is here to stay

But what are we doing about it?
27 April 2024, 05:00 AM

Plan better to reduce rural power outage

Why must our rural population always shoulder the majority of the burden?
26 April 2024, 11:00 AM

Another corrupt government official barely punished

What message are authorities sending through such leniency?
26 April 2024, 05:00 AM

Will corporations finally be held accountable?

EU’s new law on corporate responsibility a step in the right direction
25 April 2024, 12:02 PM

Bangladesh-Qatar relations promise positive outcomes

Ensuring the rights and protection of Bangladeshi workers must be front and centre of any bilateral discussions between Bangladesh and Qatar.
25 April 2024, 04:00 AM

Rana Plaza tragedy: Why is justice being put on hold?

Dragging on the cases filed over the Rana Plaza disaster is a disservice to the victims.
24 April 2024, 12:00 PM

Time to declare EVMs’ end

The machines that still remain functional have only four years of their lifespan left.
24 April 2024, 05:00 AM

Are directives only meant to be broken?

AL leaders’ consistent refusal to comply with orders undermine party’s credibility
23 April 2024, 11:24 AM

Stop dehumanising our workers

Why crack down on workers who are demanding their dues?
23 April 2024, 04:00 AM

Eid road crashes: BRTA cannot absolve itself of responsibility

The transport regulator has consistently failed to take actions to prevent road crashes in Bangladesh.
22 April 2024, 11:00 AM

Are we preparing for heatwave impacts?

Destruction of nature is only worsening the situation
22 April 2024, 04:30 AM

Threats, attacks on journalists must stop

Government has to provide better protection to media workers
21 April 2024, 11:20 AM

Chattogram keeps losing its hills to greed

What are the relevant agencies doing about it?
20 April 2024, 14:00 PM

When even legal migrants suffer

Workers migrating to Malaysia legally deserve better protection
20 April 2024, 13:00 PM

The constant terror of road crashes

Will we ever see an end to this menace?
20 April 2024, 05:00 AM