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