Cumilla crossfire death demands fair investigation

We hope this is not the beginning of renormalising such encounters
18 April 2022, 11:54 AM

Cox's Bazar: Longest beach or biggest dumpster?

Like all other developing towns and cities in Bangladesh, Cox’s Bazar has been growing at a tremendously rapid rate. And, not surprisingly,
17 April 2022, 18:00 PM

What good is price control if it isn't enforced?

Excuses won’t do; people need solutions from the government
17 April 2022, 11:20 AM

Migrant workers deserve so much from us

It is good to see the government establishing a dedicated centre for migrant workers to reduce the hassles they face while going abroad or
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Sue the fraudulent exporters for money laundering

Clearly, there is a big syndicate—including the exporters and the customs and NBR officials—involved in the scam.
16 April 2022, 13:01 PM

Where are the ‘missing’ students?

It is worrisome that about one-third of secondary students and one-fifth of primary students are staying away from in-person attendance in classes since
15 April 2022, 18:00 PM

An indelible mark on our secular history

Humayun Azad verdict to serve long-denied justice
15 April 2022, 13:26 PM

Covid treatment must be made affordable to all

It is most unfortunate that two years into the pandemic, the government has still not been able to ensure proper treatment at affordable costs for Covid-19
13 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Celebrate our unity this Pahela Baishakh

Let us shed the darkness of the past to welcome the new year
13 April 2022, 13:19 PM

Work now, pay much, much later?

It is disappointing to learn how the government’s 40-day job scheme project fails to be efficient in serving the farmers in the northern districts of Bangladesh, seemingly every year.
12 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Erratic flash floods in haors alarming

Long-term solutions needed to tackle this trend
12 April 2022, 11:58 AM

Why is the birth registration process so chaotic?

We remain cautiously optimistic about the LGRD minister’s assurance that the birth registration process would be made simpler and
11 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Inflation pushing people to the edge

The size of our market dictates that it cannot be controlled by enacting laws alone.
11 April 2022, 12:42 PM

Premature end to another prime minister’s tenure

Another elected government in Pakistan has failed to finish its term.
10 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Will we finally have inclusive police services?

PM inaugurates OSS desk for women, children, disabled persons and the elderly
10 April 2022, 13:33 PM

Sanity must prevail as Ukraine war escalates food prices

The Russia-Ukraine war has already resulted in an abnormal escalation in global food prices, especially of staple grains and vegetable oils,
9 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Help struggling countries reach vaccination targets

Countries that are still falling behind the WHO-set inoculation target must be assisted by the international community.
9 April 2022, 11:35 AM

Pakistan SC spoils Imran’s game

Imran Khan, Pakistan’s embattled prime minister, knew he would lose the no-confidence vote in parliament, and so he decided to avoid it and go for fresh
8 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Release Hriday Mondal, save academic freedom

The state cannot punish someone for teaching students to think rationally
8 April 2022, 12:54 PM

Govt should be lauded for Anti-Discrimination Bill

We commend the government for placing the much-awaited Anti-Discrimination Bill in parliament. The bill aims to protect and ensure equal
7 April 2022, 18:00 PM