Ensure justice for Rana Plaza victims
24 April 2026, 19:52 PM Editorial
First light of justice, at last
24 April 2026, 11:00 AM Editorial
Why must MPs get offices in upazila parishads?
22 April 2026, 19:14 PM Editorial
A puzzling policy turnaround
23 April 2026, 11:00 AM Editorial
Can we ever seek justice for sexual violence?
22 April 2026, 11:00 AM Editorial
Delayed testing is hampering measles treatment
21 April 2026, 10:00 AM Editorial
Protect youth from irregular migration
20 April 2026, 18:30 PM Editorial
The price of subsidised delay
19 April 2026, 19:45 PM Editorial
Stop abusing cyber security ordinance
20 April 2026, 10:00 AM Editorial

Khaleda Zia’s health is deteriorating

The latest news about former prime minister and BNP chief Khaleda Zia has reconfirmed that her health has severely deteriorated.
29 November 2021, 12:51 PM

Economy showing signs of recovery

It is a good sign that listed companies across all sectors have seen their profits rise by 8.6 percent on average in the first quarter of the
28 November 2021, 18:00 PM

A new variant that we should prepare for

Laxity in undertaking appropriate measures may cost us dearly.
28 November 2021, 11:58 AM

Half bus fare for students a welcome decision

We commend the government for taking the decision to halve the bus fare for students travelling by state-owned BRTC buses.
27 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Antibiotics’ ineffectiveness must be dealt with urgently

What is most concerning is that farmers use these antibiotics on animals on the recommendations of both veterinarian doctors and feed dealers, the latter of whom are not in any way qualified to prescribe such medicines.
27 November 2021, 13:58 PM

Make online spaces safer for women

It is disappointing, but not surprising, that the real-life abuse of women in our country has also spilled over to our digital spaces. According to the findings of
26 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Graduation from LDC status is a momentous achievement

The graduation to developing country status will affect all our industries in one way or another; therefore, the government has to try and create a more business-friendly environment in the country and provide greater support to our businesses.
26 November 2021, 12:04 PM

Modernise state-run fertiliser factories

Four state-run fertiliser factories are consuming a huge amount of natural gas to produce urea fertiliser at a much lower efficiency than their
25 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Are safe roads and the right to live too much to ask for?

The killing of a Notre Dame College student by a garbage compactor vehicle of the Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) on November 24 has once again brought to light the sorry state of road safety in our country.
25 November 2021, 13:39 PM

Rising NPLs is the regulators’ fault

It is alarming that default loans in the banking sector in Bangladesh have surpassed Tk 1 lakh crore again, despite a relaxed loan
24 November 2021, 18:00 PM

AMR a huge public health concern

A recent study conducted by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) has found that almost all clinically important and widely used antibiotics have lost their effectiveness by more than 50 percent.
24 November 2021, 13:22 PM

Preventing party rallies is undemocratic

We notice with a deep sense of consternation the rapid constriction of political space of the opposition, which has by now become a constant
23 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Untangle the mystery behind Cumilla councillor killing

The shocking murder of Syed Ahmed Sohel—a ward councillor of Cumilla City Corporation—and his associate Haripada Das, has left us deeply concerned about the current state of politics in the country, especially at the local level.
23 November 2021, 12:04 PM

Why is our out-of-pocket healthcare expense rising?

A recent study conducted by the health ministry has found that Bangladesh’s out-of-pocket (OOP) healthcare expenditure has been rising
22 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Remove legal handcuffs off the ACC

The legal bindings stopping the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) from playing an effective role in preventing money laundering are counterproductive and should, therefore, be immediately removed.
22 November 2021, 13:37 PM

Reforms are good only when they are fully enforced

It is good to see the government planning to merge the development and revenue budgets, amend income tax laws and establish a
21 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Pandemic-time tours go against govt’s own rules

Now that the Covid-19 situation has finally come under control in Bangladesh, it is careless of railway officials to plan trips to high-risk countries—that, too, at the public’s expense, and for reasons that the government’s own directives would not consider essential.
21 November 2021, 12:56 PM

Uni teacher’s shocking alleged involvement in question paper leaks

We are shocked to learn about the alleged involvement of a public university professor in the question paper leaks of five state-owned banks’
20 November 2021, 18:00 PM

Rohingya camps must be made more secure

The recent and continued reports of increasing violence in the Rohingya refugee camps are deeply concerning.
20 November 2021, 13:34 PM

Stop ignoring the plight of small business owners

Survey after survey has shown that the government’s stimulus packages for micro and small businesses have failed to deliver their desired results. This is
19 November 2021, 18:00 PM