Remove barriers that hold women back
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Don’t allow roads through Moheshkhali protected forest
8 HOUR(s)
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Editorial
Biman's fleet ambition needs a business case
17 September 2026
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Editorial
Coastal women need better chances
17 September 2026
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Editorial
Keep institutions free from partisanship
16 September 2026
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Editorial
Ducsu’s politics of revisionism
15 September 2026
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Editorial
Preserve Gopalganj’s historic library
16 September 2026
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Editorial
Act now to protect our national fish
15 September 2026
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Editorial
We don’t need another DSA playbook
14 September 2026
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Editorial
A faster, cheaper path to rural justice
14 September 2026
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Editorial
Don’t normalise preventable deaths
From pedestrians being killed by falling building parts and other infrastructure failures to workers losing their lives in totally preventable accidents, the perils that ordinary people face are appalling.
30 July 2026
Threats against journalists are condemnable
Rucsu leaders must uphold, not undermine, press freedom
29 July 2026
Stop cyberbullying of women
We are deeply concerned by the growing instances of online harassment targeting women across the country.
29 July 2026
Salinity’s silent intrusion
Growing threat to coastal areas can no longer be ignored.
28 July 2026
Our youth need better vocational education
Address teacher shortage, ensure quality over numbers.
28 July 2026
Fixing our corporate tax system is overdue
The government must prioritise NBR reform agenda
27 July 2026
Will there be no end to this farce?
Protect Ramgarh-Sitakunda forest from illegal sand mining networks
27 July 2026
Revamping primary healthcare is crucial
Overcrowding at public hospitals cannot be reduced otherwise.
26 July 2026
Overhaul Met Office’s warning system
Updated rainfall classification will improve public and govt preparedness.
26 July 2026
An exit that ends uncertainty
President Shahabuddin’s resignation should clear the way for electing someone widely acceptable
25 July 2026
Affordable dialysis must not be delayed any longer
The government must complete the dialysis expansion project on time
25 July 2026
Ensure food security for all
Crores of people still cannot afford a healthy diet in Bangladesh.
24 July 2026
A welcome development, but more ground to cover
It is encouraging to see that women are increasingly occupying public administration roles in Bangladesh.
24 July 2026
Reliable energy is key to industrial growth
Delayed gas and electricity supplies putting investment at risk
23 July 2026
Why is the measles response still falling short?
We are deeply alarmed that a high number of children continue to be affected by the measles outbreak in the country, despite immunisation efforts.
23 July 2026
Tall buildings must not encroach on flight paths
Rajuk’s negligence is to blame for this unplanned development
22 July 2026
Don't burden children with entrance exam
The government’s decision to reintroduce written admission tests for Class 1 in 2027 has rightly sparked concern.
22 July 2026
Hold those liable for Milestone tragedy
Probe findings must lead to strict enforcement of building safety, land use laws
21 July 2026
Restore Dhaka’s footbridges
Authorities must make sure they are safe, clean and usable
21 July 2026
More power to fight drug trafficking needs safeguards against abuse
New authority to fight drug trafficking needs safeguards against abuse
20 July 2026