Protect food items from hazardous chemicals

Over 33 percent of samples failing safety tests should set off alarm bells
5 February 2026

Education must be steered back on track

The quality of education has been the biggest casualty of institutional apathy and misgovernance in Bangladesh.
4 February 2026

Green funds must prioritise SMEs

Climate-linked funds are failing to deliver their intended benefits and defaults are weakening the banking sector. While public funds meant to support sustainable growth are misallocated, the cost of failure is ultimately borne by depositors and the economy.
3 February 2026

Peace on campaign trail non-negotiable

Government and political contenders must ensure order in ‘high-risk’ areas.
2 February 2026

A test for the government before the polls

Surge in mob killings and violence raises alarm
2 February 2026

Why the hurry to sign deals?

Government’s haste to sign DP World deal ahead of election is perplexing
1 February 2026

The key is in proper execution of the law

New ordinances on women, children must not falter at implementation
1 February 2026

Why are there so few women candidates?

Political parties have failed women and the spirit of July uprising.
31 January 2026

Unnecessary C-sections must be stopped

Ensure better labour care, rein in profiteering private facilities
31 January 2026

Protect the referendum’s integrity

Civil servants must remain neutral
31 January 2026

EU-India deal calls for proactive action

Bangladesh must safeguard its export markets from its competitors.
30 January 2026

Why are so many dying by suicide?

State, institutions, and communities must step up to address the crisis
30 January 2026

Why is Rab getting new vehicles?

Govt must reconsider its decision, focus on reform proposals instead
29 January 2026

Campaign clashes must not be normalised

Political parties, the EC, and police all must act to stop further violence
28 January 2026

Ensure peace in the CHT

Fully implement CHT accord, recognise Indigenous people’s rights
27 January 2026

Young voters want credible pledges

Parties must heed their concerns about safety, freedom, jobs
27 January 2026

Curbing leprosy must be a priority

Address funding gaps, strengthen facilities, end stigma
26 January 2026

Govt must act against the flood of digital lies

Ongoing trend offers grim glimpse of the future of political disinformation
26 January 2026

A blatant lack of empathy

Bureaucratic failures over parole to Saddam raise concerns
26 January 2026

Cricket loses as politics takes the field

Bangladesh excluded from T20 World Cup in a controversial decision
26 January 2026