Road blockades must not become a norm

The capital city has once again been brought to a standstill by a fresh round of blockades and street protests, with key intersections repeatedly shut down over the past couple of days.
15 January 2026

Make roads safer for our children

Enforcing road safety measures must be a national priority
15 January 2026

BNP man’s death in custody demands proper probe

It is also in the interest of the army’s public image
15 January 2026

A manifesto that must not be ignored

Political commitment essential to ensuring workers’ rights
14 January 2026

Stay out of Gaza ISF

Bangladesh must not be drawn into this misadventure
14 January 2026

Stop illegal sand mining from Padma

Govt must enforce court orders, dismantle syndicates
13 January 2026

New school year begins with a lesson in disorder

Govt must stick to textbook distribution deadline, discipline extra-charging schools
13 January 2026

Persistent gas crisis calls for bold policies

At a time when households are already grappling with high food prices, the persistent gas crisis has added to their hardship.
12 January 2026

Rein in brick kiln growth in Satkania

Protect agricultural land, hills and livelihoods
12 January 2026

A sheer waste of public resources

Activate non-operational health facilities, deliver services to local communities
11 January 2026

Young voters will decide the winner

Parties must commit to a better future for the youth post-polls
10 January 2026

Time for a decisive role

As the election process gets underway, the EC must assert effective control over law-enforcing agencies and direct them
9 January 2026

Stop border killings and violence

Systematic human rights violations by India must stop
9 January 2026

The LPG market must be disciplined

Supply chain cartel manipulating prices is the key problem
8 January 2026

Improve the condition of Dayaganj–Jurain Road

The worsening condition of the Dayaganj–Jurain road, once a vital urban artery connecting Old Dhaka to the city’s southern gateways, is concerning. Just four to five years ago, this stretch functioned as a busy two-way thoroughfare with a divider to facilitate smooth traffic flow. However, after
8 January 2026

An alarming uptick in brutal crimes

With only a few weeks left before the national elections, one of the most decisive factors potentially affecting voter turnout is people’s sense of security.
7 January 2026

Cold wave demands urgent govt response

Lives and livelihoods at risk as fog and falling temperatures persist.
7 January 2026

Intelligence agencies' reform is a national priority

They need protection from misuse and a clearly codified mandate
6 January 2026

Preventable deaths on roads must stop

Road safety must be made a priority in political manifestos
6 January 2026

The state must shun the machinery of erasure

Report on enforced disappearances reveals systematic political purges.
5 January 2026