There is no alternative to tax reforms

Bangladesh government must overhaul the taxation system for greater impact
11 July 2023, 01:00 AM

Can we contain the dengue epidemic?

Preventive measures must be taken immediately and rigorously
10 July 2023, 12:19 PM

Poor quality control is hurting the future of development

Authorities must ensure quality, prevent irregularities in construction projects
10 July 2023, 06:44 AM

Lax data security is a threat for us all

Why are government sites so vulnerable to cyberattacks?
10 July 2023, 04:15 AM

Take measures to combat river erosion

Government must help local communities become more resilient to such calamities
9 July 2023, 06:14 AM

Plastic garbage is choking us to death!

Planned waste disposal and recycling must be implemented urgently
8 July 2023, 14:00 PM

Stop violent escalation in the West Bank

We strongly condemn the Israeli forces escalating the ongoing violence in the occupied West Bank.
8 July 2023, 03:00 AM

Don't we deserve a safer Dhaka?

The more things change, the more they remain the same – is there any phrase that captures Dhaka as succinctly? On the one hand, our capital city is growing at an unimaginable pace, with rapid changes to its skyline and outskirts.
7 July 2023, 11:30 AM

Provide urgent support to flood affected people

The flood situation in the north and northeastern districts of the country continues to be of significant concern.
7 July 2023, 02:30 AM

E-centres in shambles

Is this what Digital Bangladesh should look like?
6 July 2023, 11:30 AM

Resolve the dispute over MRT Line-5

RHD and DMTCL must work in coordination, give priority to public interest
5 July 2023, 15:00 PM

Govt decision to curtail EC’s power

A further blow to the possibility of elections being free and fair
5 July 2023, 12:17 PM

Dengue can be deadlier this year

Authorities must ramp up efforts to control it
5 July 2023, 06:30 AM

Finally, some good news for the economy

Exports growth shows the resilience of our businesses
5 July 2023, 04:08 AM

Government must improve its fiscal transparency

How can we expect ‘rule by the people’ when people are kept uninformed?
4 July 2023, 08:30 AM

Why is BJMC still paying its idle workforce?

Such wastage of public resources is unacceptable
4 July 2023, 06:54 AM

Wilful defaulters are bleeding the banks dry

Is the government ever going to stop them?
3 July 2023, 06:21 AM

Market regulation at its worst

Abnormal surge in green chilli prices lays bare poor planning and regulation
2 July 2023, 17:45 PM

How successful have we been in countering terrorism?

The ‘soft approach’ to curbing militancy has not been applied effectively
1 July 2023, 11:36 AM

Let us embrace the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha

We hope the Eid holiday will be an enriching experience for everyone
28 June 2023, 08:18 AM