Address learning gaps at primary level
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A reform long overdue
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Address urea supply concerns urgently
8 May 2026, 11:00 AM Editorial
This recurring road carnage has to stop
7 May 2026, 18:09 PM Editorial
Fix the testing gap, contain measles
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Press freedom should not be elusive
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Restore NHRC’s functionality
5 May 2026, 19:15 PM Editorial

Another case filed over Brahmanbaria mayhem

Another case has been filed in connection with the violence in Brahmanbaria district town over the death of a madrasah student in a triangular clash on January 12.
16 January 2016, 07:11 AM

Police recruitment

According to a report carried in this paper on Thursday, the police high command is pondering changing its current recruitment
15 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Children as decision-makers

In a culture where children, rather than being listened to, are told what to do, it is refreshing that the local administration of Pirojpur's
15 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Biswa Ijtema: 2nd phase begins

This year for the first time the Biswa Ijtema is being held in four phases to deal with the huge crowd and lack of accommodation for the devotees.
15 January 2016, 04:58 AM

On track to take silver medal

The news will come as somewhat of a shock to sceptics who like to portray the economy to be in dire straits.
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Passing on of General Jacob

Bangladesh condoles with people on both sides of the Bangladesh-India borders the death of Lieutenant General JFR Jacob (retd) at the age of 92...
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Bid to abduct girl foiled, 6 arrested

Villagers of Nawabganj upazila of the district foiled an abduction bid yesterday afternoon and caught six people of a gang while they were
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Address railway's systemic problems

Bangladesh railway's annual loss currently stands at Tk 900 crore. A parliamentary body has endorsed the raising of fares in a bid to counter some...
13 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Brahmanbaria mayhem

The mayhem that took place on Tuesday in Brahmanbaria over the death of a madrasa student is of grave concern to us.
13 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Thakurgaon Sugar Mills suspend operation

Thakurgaon Sugar Mills Ltd suspended operation on Tuesday night due to mechanical fault.
13 January 2016, 18:00 PM

1971 war hero JFR Jacob no more

Former chief of the Indian army's eastern command Lt Gen (retd) JFR Jacob, who negotiated the surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka following the 1971 war, passed away at the age of 92 after prolonged illness.
13 January 2016, 07:51 AM

A rent seeking policeman!

The horrific experience of an assistant director of the central bank, picked up by a sub-inspector and his cohorts and tortured inside a police...
12 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Massive gridlock in city

A few days ago we had commented on the unmitigated pain inflicted on the commuters of Dhaka city when the Chhatra League organised a rally to commemorate its founding. Similar pain was wreaked on them on January 11.
12 January 2016, 18:00 PM

More private universities?

WHILE it is true that the increase in the number of private universities is in response to a never ending demand for higher education
11 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Relocation of tanneries

The government has yet again issued a warning against tanneries in Hazaribagh threatening to shut down polluting factories if they fail to
11 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Brick kilns king among air pollutants

Very few of the brick kilns in Bangladesh - approximately 7,000, according to government estimates -- have been constructed following proper design and environmental rules, according to experts.
10 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Rising numbers of road crash

Within the span of a few hours, two pile ups and four crashes on and around Bangabandhu Bridge claimed the lives of six people...
10 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Illegal sand lifting threatens flood control dyke

Illegal sand lifting from the Jamuna River in Baniajan area under Dhunat upazila of the district threatens an under-construction flood control embankment and a cluster village.
10 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Biman CEO Kyle Haywood quits

Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Biman Bangladesh Airlines Kyle Haywood refuses to continue his job.
10 January 2016, 13:18 PM

Akheri Munajat ends seeking world peace

The Akheri Munajat, seeking spiritual well-being and welfare of the Muslim Ummah, of the first phase of three-day Biswa Ijtema ends.
10 January 2016, 05:17 AM