Address the gaps in family planning services

We are shocked to learn that due to the weakening of the country’s family planning programme, an estimated 15.8 lakh unintended pregnancies and nine lakh abortions could not be prevented in 2025, compared with the 2022 baseline.
13 June 2026, 11:00 AM

Education, health budgets must see real outcomes

The government must focus on implementation, efficient spending
12 June 2026, 19:50 PM

Proper implementation of the budget is key

Keep the budget in line with ground realities.
11 June 2026, 21:42 PM

Failure to clean up Dhaka's air is costing lives

It is extremely concerning how Dhaka is consistently ranked among the cities worldwide with the most polluted air.
11 June 2026, 11:00 AM

BNP must reconsider its approach to reserved seats

Assigning its reserved-seat MPs to opposition seats may undermine elected representatives
10 June 2026, 18:54 PM

Let nature reclaim its space

Govt should protect the regenerated forest in Mirsharai
10 June 2026, 10:00 AM

Islami Bank must not be a battleground

Partisan politics should not decide a bank's functioning
9 June 2026, 19:00 PM

Rising heat calls for a national heat policy response

The country now ranks fourth in the world for the number of days with a heat index above 35 degrees Celsius, behind only three Gulf countries known for their desert climates.
9 June 2026, 10:00 AM

Expedite justice in all child abuse cases

This epidemic of violence against children cannot be addressed through a single instance of swift justice.
8 June 2026, 18:40 PM

Tackle the rat infestation in Dhaka

We are quite alarmed to learn how poor waste management is creating ideal conditions for disease-carrying rats in Dhaka.
8 June 2026, 10:00 AM

Every case of sexual abuse should enrage us

Reports of serious human rights abuses overload the media daily, but perhaps no section of our society suffers as much abuse as women and children.
7 June 2026, 12:00 PM

India must rein in internal pressure on push-ins

Such attempts violate international norms and strain bilateral relations
6 June 2026, 18:35 PM

Don’t let history crumble

Letting Mathurapur Deul become another victim of neglect is unacceptable
6 June 2026, 10:00 AM

A tragedy born of negligence

Hold those responsible for newborn deaths at Ad-din hospital to account.
5 June 2026, 17:52 PM

Address the risks of AI-enabled identity fraud

Dismislab’s recent findings on artificial intelligence’s (AI) ability to generate altered versions of Bangladeshi National Identity (NID) cards should serve as a wake-up call for both policymakers and technology companies.
5 June 2026, 13:00 PM

Don't burden citizens with higher power tariffs

Raising electricity bills could push up an already high inflation.
4 June 2026, 18:35 PM

We cannot fight dengue without data

As the monsoon season approaches, our dengue preparedness remains frustratingly inadequate.
4 June 2026, 12:00 PM

No time for complacency

UN body’s recommendation to postpone LDC graduation should spur preparation
3 June 2026, 18:30 PM

Act now to stop irregular migration to Italy

It is deeply distressing that so many young people in our country continue to embark on perilous journeys to Italy, driven by the hope of a better future.
3 June 2026, 12:00 PM

India’s push-in attempts risk derailing thawing ties

Established procedures must be followed to manage border crossings
2 June 2026, 17:56 PM