Martyred intellectuals are our guiding lights

We must uphold intellectual freedom to honour their sacrifice.
14 December 2025

Protect our migrants from trafficking networks

Dismantle the gangs, ensure legal labour migration
14 December 2025

An ominous warning for the February polls

Violence against candidates threatens public safety
13 December 2025

Reopen closed train stations in the west

Resolve persistent manpower crisis and other barriers
13 December 2025

A test Bangladesh cannot afford to fail

Election schedule marks a defining moment for our democratic future
12 December 2025

Climate migrants need urgent state action

Address internal displacement through coordinated response.
12 December 2025

We must not leave the economy on autopilot

Economy remains at a critical point despite some stability
11 December 2025

Make tobacco products pricier

Study finds its economic losses far exceed revenue
11 December 2025

Persistence of human rights abuse alarming

Reforms within rule-of-law institutions must occur now, not later
10 December 2025

Abuse of women in agro-industries can no longer be ignored

Enforce labour law for women’s safety and dignity
10 December 2025

ACC must embrace independent oversight

Repeated graft allegations against ACC officials raise concerns
9 December 2025

Psychological violence against women demands legal action

Coercive control impacts a majority of Bangladeshi women
9 December 2025

Don’t show leniency to wilful defaulters

Central bank must carefully assess and execute loan rescheduling policy
8 December 2025

Close the health gap for the vulnerable

Stark inequalities in child survival and maternal care remain
8 December 2025

Time for urgent, climate-smart reforms in agriculture

Home-grown science offers a roadmap to avert a future food crisis.
7 December 2025

Don’t help bury inconvenient truths

JU must address allegations about the performance of its probe bodies.
7 December 2025

Don't leave women migrant workers to suffer in silence

Better skills and protection mechanisms are key
6 December 2025

Stop industrial waste from ruining farmlands

Unregulated wastes are contaminating crops in Savar and Dhamrai
6 December 2025

Digital Bangladesh, a tale of governance failures

White paper unmasks corruption and patronage in ICT projects.
5 December 2025

Rising HIV cases concerning

Govt must increase tests, ensure proper preventive services at all levels.
5 December 2025