Power sector must answer for its persistent failures

Frequent outages amid heatwaves lay bare the dysfunctional state of power sector
7 June 2023, 12:23 PM

Stop blaming external factors for record-high inflation

Bangladesh government should own up to its mistakes
7 June 2023, 05:58 AM

A step backward for democracy

Proposed curbing of EC’s power sends a wrong message at the wrong time
6 June 2023, 20:39 PM

Bring closed schools back to life

These non-government primary schools need assistance to reopen
6 June 2023, 06:11 AM

Inaction on plastic ban is killing our environment

Drastic measures by the government are needed to tackle the plastic pandemic
5 June 2023, 10:29 AM

Why is government support for poor going to non-poor?

Only 40 percent of social safety net budget catering to poor, vulnerable groups
4 June 2023, 16:00 PM

People deserve answers for failed govt policies

Shambolic decision-making in the power sector has led us to suffer enough
4 June 2023, 12:17 PM

Dhaka can’t afford to lose more greenery

DNCC’s tree felling spree must stop
4 June 2023, 06:16 AM

Don't put unjust tax burden on citizens

Government should scrap the plan to impose a minimum tax of Tk 2,000 on low-income TIN holders
3 June 2023, 12:32 PM

Alarming rise of dengue needs urgent action

Heed experts’ advice to prevent another deadly outbreak
3 June 2023, 07:00 AM

Proposed budget is grossly inadequate

Govt should make major changes before finalising it.
2 June 2023, 15:00 PM

Budget has no reflection of people’s sufferings

An underwhelming budget at a time of overwhelming crisis
1 June 2023, 15:44 PM

What’s the point of having unqualified hajj assistants?

Government must prevent corruption in hajj operations
1 June 2023, 05:17 AM

A huge blow for our economy

Government must critically examine Moody's credit downgrade and respond properly
31 May 2023, 17:55 PM

Suspend DSA to pave way for the election

Govt should pay heed to UN special rapporteur’s call for suspension of the law
31 May 2023, 08:22 AM

A problem befitting the health ministry

Crisis-ridden ministry is failing to utilise its budget despite massive need for services
30 May 2023, 16:50 PM

Corruption spreading its tentacles everywhere

Government must take action against the corrupt officials of BAAIGM
30 May 2023, 05:21 AM

Good idea, bad planning

RHD decision to scrap outdated commercial vehicles must be implemented properly
29 May 2023, 17:36 PM

Safe repatriation must be the goal

We need a sustainable, not one-off, solution
29 May 2023, 02:00 AM

Political will needed to save the economy

While the government has pursued a number of poor economic policies, the fact remains that they have largely been driven due to political considerations.
28 May 2023, 12:00 PM