Editorial

Bangladesh fuel price hike impact
Share the fuel-cost burden fairly
22 September 2026 • Editorial
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No school should be without toilets
22 September 2026 • Editorial
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Bidding process must be fair
21 September 2026 • Editorial
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Space deficit mustn’t drive case backlogs
21 September 2026 • Editorial
Opratim Murder In Cumilla
Bring Oprotim’s killers to justice
20 September 2026 • Editorial
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Prioritise building and maintaining public toilets
20 September 2026 • Editorial
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Was Payra Port a mere pipe dream?
19 September 2026 • Editorial
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Remove barriers that hold women back
18 September 2026 • Editorial
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Only safe helmets should be marketed
19 September 2026 • Editorial
Moheshkhali forest road construction
Don’t allow roads through Moheshkhali protected forest
18 September 2026 • Editorial
unemployment rate in Bangladesh

Address unemployment with priority

True state of labour market worse than expected
12 December 2024
Dhaka's Crippling Air Pollution

Take strict action to improve Dhaka’s air

Govt must introduce regular alerts for citizens, punish air polluters
12 December 2024
delays in getting basic documents from dhaka ward offices

Fast-track services at Dhaka ward councillor offices

Delays, disruptions reported in the provision of birth, death and other certificates
12 December 2024
kidney dialysis out of reach for many patients

Kidney treatment costs should not be so high

It's taking away hope from many ESKF patients
11 December 2024
first high-level official talks between dhaka and delhi

Dhaka-Delhi ties must be defined by respect and fairness

First high-level meetings since Hasina's fall touch on key bilateral challenges
10 December 2024
Extortion using false cases, Dubious cases after August 5, DMP Commissioner SM Sazzat Ali, DMP chief's vow to stop extortion, July-August uprising,

Extortion using dubious cases must stop

Authorities must end the legal harassment of innocent people
10 December 2024
end of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad

A new dawn for Syria

The country's future must be determined by Syrians
9 December 2024
Poor Execution Of Bus Rapid Transit Project

A prime example of poor planning

There is much to learn from the BRT debacle
9 December 2024
passport crisis in malaysia

Passport renewal crisis is hurting our migrants in Malaysia

Migrant workers must be protected from uncertainties and irregularities
8 December 2024
Inflation hitting 4-month high

Why are food prices not coming down?

Govt must have a multi-pronged approach to curb them
8 December 2024
Bangladesh business environment

Prioritise enhancing business environment

Improve law and order, rebuild trust with international partners
7 December 2024
concerns over proposed dhaka dap amendments

DAP must enhance Dhaka’s liveability

Govt should not bow to pressure from real estate developers
7 December 2024
workers’ rights, dignity and recognition in Bangladesh

Workers deserve a better deal in new Bangladesh

We must honour their sacrifices in July uprising through proper initiatives and reforms
6 December 2024
dhaka street girls facing sexual abuse, harassment

Protect street children from sexual abuse

Existing legal, institutional frameworks failing to provide security
6 December 2024
Hasina's first public speech after ouster

Hasina’s claims are nothing but a distortion of facts

India’s failure to prevent such false narratives won’t help bilateral relations
5 December 2024
Taka 1.46 Lakh Crore Paid in Service Bribes During Awami League Rule

Awami League’s legacy of corruption should serve as a cautionary tale

TIB reveals how citizens were held hostage to bribery for everyday services
5 December 2024
A Proper Response To India Crisis

We must respond firmly to the anti-Bangladesh campaign in India

National unity needed to expose falsehoods
4 December 2024
Youth unemployment in Bangladesh

Education must not lead to joblessness

Align education and economic policies to utilise our labour force
4 December 2024
Attack on Bangladesh mission in Agartala

India must protect Bangladesh's diplomatic missions

Hostile rhetoric, mobilisations by Hindutva groups fuelling unrest
3 December 2024
injured victims of july uprising

Streamline ongoing efforts to help July victims

Alleged mismanagement, lack of coordination affecting the injured
3 December 2024