Dhaka’s footpath dilemma must be solved for good
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End the silence around marital violence
2 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
A crisis born of delay and neglect
1 April 2026, 18:26 PM
Editorial
Rein in political violence now
1 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Bangladesh in the crossfire of a distant war
31 March 2026, 18:13 PM
Editorial
An alarming record of trade misinvoicing
31 March 2026, 10:00 AM
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Measles vaccination being hobbled by neglect
30 March 2026, 20:00 PM
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Compensation for victims is a right, not a privilege
30 March 2026, 10:00 AM
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An inspiring case of women's empowerment
29 March 2026, 19:12 PM
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Youth joblessness is hindering progress
28 March 2026, 18:23 PM
Editorial
A chance to break the cycle of retribution
Rahman is inheriting a fragile economy and institutions weakened by partisanship.
15 February 2026, 19:37 PM
Politics remains rigged against women
Low female candidacy is a concern for democracy
15 February 2026, 00:24 AM
The new Bangladesh must shun political violence
Political parties must commit to mutual respect and tolerance.
14 February 2026, 19:06 PM
BNP’s landslide victory marks a turning point in politics
Bangladesh renews its democratic journey following its 13th parliamentary election.
13 February 2026, 20:15 PM
The people have given their verdict
All candidates must honour the election result with grace and dignity.
12 February 2026, 21:15 PM
Ensure free, fair, and peaceful voting
Today, the nation is voting in one of the most anticipated and consequential elections of Bangladesh’s history.
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Partial transparency not enough
Advisers’ asset disclosure must be comprehensive and consistent
12 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Act decisively against disinformation
EC, political parties must play their role in curbing false content
11 February 2026, 00:37 AM
Why is full central bank autonomy still elusive?
Interim government’s decision to stall BB's autonomy is disheartening.
10 February 2026, 19:30 PM
Stop the inflow of illegal arms
The government must take urgent measures to maintain poll-time law and order
10 February 2026, 00:00 AM
EC is failing to do its due diligence
Parties’ delay in submitting social media details is unacceptable
9 February 2026, 19:32 PM
Save Baikka Beel before it is too late
Nearly a third of the wetland has already been lost to siltation, while persistent poaching and habitat degradation have caused a sharp decline in bird populations.
9 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Reform key to curbing custodial deaths
The prisons have been overcrowded for quite some time now. The Operation Devil Hunt, launched on February 8, 2025, alone led to at least 86,000 arrests, as per a recent Human Rights Watch report.
8 February 2026, 19:20 PM
A rights record that weakens confidence
Govt must acknowledge, address violations outlined in HRW report
8 February 2026, 01:30 AM
Crisis at Chattogram port must end
Let the elected government decide on new deal.
7 February 2026, 20:05 PM
Ensure enactment of tobacco control law
The government has no reason not to stamp down on tobacco use
7 February 2026, 00:58 AM
Next government must prioritise health reform
Do what is needed to achieve Universal Health Coverage
6 February 2026, 20:29 PM
Policy consistency is crucial in primary education
There is no alternative to continuous assessment
6 February 2026, 00:26 AM
Voters need assurance of safety, not denial of facts
Denying the presence of electoral violence will do little to assure voter of election day safety.
5 February 2026, 20:00 PM
Protect food items from hazardous chemicals
Over 33 percent of samples failing safety tests should set off alarm bells
5 February 2026, 00:10 AM