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
We need reliable official data on road crashes
Reliable data key to preventing road crashes and casualties
12 April 2023, 05:07 AM
Law alone cannot stop food hoarding
But it’s a vital first step, and needs to be implemented regularly
12 April 2023, 05:01 AM
The poor deserve a fighting chance
Mess residents’ struggle highlights vulnerability to high food prices
11 April 2023, 07:09 AM
Young people need more economic opportunities
Authorities must not let our demographic dividend go to waste
10 April 2023, 12:00 PM
The dumpster that once was a river
MMC must take action now to stop the trashing of a lifeline
10 April 2023, 04:00 AM
Ragging is nothing but abuse
UGC must hurry up with an anti-ragging policy
10 April 2023, 02:01 AM
Every district hospital must have an ICU
Government should address lack of progress in project on setting up district-level ICUs
9 April 2023, 02:40 AM
Why the president’s speech is so relevant
Politics of confrontation must end
8 April 2023, 11:35 AM
The disappearing ponds of Dhaka
The government must amp up monitoring and implement the relevant laws to protect them. We urge all authorities concerned to treat this matter with utmost sincerity before time runs out, and take stern action against the rampant destruction of our last remaining water bodies.
8 April 2023, 02:00 AM
Restore hope and dignity to the traders
The government must urgently assist them
7 April 2023, 12:10 PM
Will death haunt us again this Eid?
Govt must fully implement road safety act, prevent crashes during upcoming Eid rush
7 April 2023, 03:07 AM
Drastic action is a must to reduce fire risks
Bangabazar fire serves as a reminder that many markets and buildings remain at risk
6 April 2023, 13:32 PM
Break the syndicate of ambulance owners
They are forcing patients to pay almost double the usual fare
6 April 2023, 02:30 AM
Padma rail service closer than ever
Trial run of first train marks a key step in connecting Dhaka with the country's southwest
5 April 2023, 19:04 PM
A farewell to EVMs
While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.
4 April 2023, 16:46 PM
Bangabazar fire: Another avoidable disaster
It is important to remember that as with most markets in Dhaka – and other major cities – the Bangabazar Shopping Complex barely had any proper fire safety measures in place.
4 April 2023, 11:23 AM
Remittance is once again our saving grace
There is still scope to increase remittance inflow through the official channel
3 April 2023, 22:31 PM
A river barely hanging on
Sutang's water has become so polluted that it can no longer be used
3 April 2023, 22:24 PM
Stop harassment of migrants during medicals
Why do the authorities keep failing to protect migrant workers at every step?
2 April 2023, 15:02 PM
We need a neuro-inclusive world for all
Authorities must create proper conditions for the people with autism to thrive
2 April 2023, 14:38 PM