Ensure justice for Rana Plaza victims
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First light of justice, at last
24 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Fuel scarcity, unequal cuts deepen power crisis
23 April 2026, 20:35 PM
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Why must MPs get offices in upazila parishads?
22 April 2026, 19:14 PM
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A puzzling policy turnaround
23 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Can we ever seek justice for sexual violence?
22 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Delayed testing is hampering measles treatment
21 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Protect youth from irregular migration
20 April 2026, 18:30 PM
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The price of subsidised delay
19 April 2026, 19:45 PM
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Stop abusing cyber security ordinance
20 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Don’t let Kuhelia River die
Is a two-lane road more important than a life-giving river?
8 January 2022, 12:01 PM
Journey into the unknown
The arrival of yet another group of Bangladeshis last week as deportees from Greece accentuates the vulnerability of the unemployed youth in the country.
7 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Take urgent steps to prevent Omicron spread
The government has to proactively try and prevent Omicron transmission.
7 January 2022, 10:56 AM
Deaths by drowning demand policy attention
We are alarmed to learn that as many as 2,155 deaths have occurred countrywide in the past two years due to drowning—and that 83.5
6 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Department of pollution and collusion?
Graft allegations against the Department of Environment demand scrutiny
6 January 2022, 13:51 PM
River grabbers walk away with impunity
It is disconcerting to note that river and land grabbing is going on around Bangladesh right before the eyes of the administration, and the
5 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Are we ready for the looming Omicron crisis?
Proper execution of planned curbs is vital
5 January 2022, 13:17 PM
Urgent measures needed for workplace safety
A recent survey by the Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health and Environment (OSHE) Foundation has revealed what we already know to
4 January 2022, 18:00 PM
A little bit of accountability can go a long way
The culture of time and cost overruns in public projects must stop
4 January 2022, 14:01 PM
Take stronger actions to make roads safe
Although a number of bodies and organisations exist for the sole purpose of curbing road accidents in Bangladesh, the reality is that we are still losing precious lives on our roads on a daily basis.
3 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Fresh concerns as Covid-19 cases rise
Vaccination is key to protecting people against the new variant
3 January 2022, 13:19 PM
Will we ever take road crashes seriously?
It’s no surprise that one constant feature of the tumultuous year that 2021 has been was the upward trend in road crashes and casualties,
2 January 2022, 18:00 PM
BB’s policy worsening banking ecosystem
In the long run, the sector will become more vulnerable
2 January 2022, 13:08 PM
Police officer’s reckless disregard for life
We are left baffled and wondering how strong a sense of impunity a police officer must have had in order to be able to take control of a heavy
1 January 2022, 18:00 PM
Covid vaccination programme on the right track
Its success will depend on smooth supply, inclusive coverage
1 January 2022, 13:28 PM
Now is not the time for complacency
We are pleased to know that the healthcare sector of Bangladesh is now much better equipped to deal with surges in Covid-19 cases than it was last year. In
31 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
May this year be full of hope and happiness
31 December 2021, 09:11 AM
Ensure independence of Bangladesh Bank
Against the backdrop of increasing incidence of default loans and inability to implement banking sector regulations, Bangladesh Bank (BB) is
30 December 2021, 18:00 PM
Law minister’s realisation of DSA’s misuse a positive development
Actions must follow his words
30 December 2021, 12:20 PM
World must heed WHO’s warning about Omicron
As many countries around the world have been experiencing fresh surges in Covid-19 cases–propelled by the highly transmissible Omicron
29 December 2021, 18:00 PM