Austerity measures are a necessary move
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Business as usual no cure for mosquitoes
3 April 2026, 12:00 PM
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Dhaka’s footpath dilemma must be solved for good
2 April 2026, 18:57 PM
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End the silence around marital violence
2 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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A crisis born of delay and neglect
1 April 2026, 18:26 PM
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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
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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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When crime becomes an economic risk
Time to restore stability as a fundamental economic imperative
16 January 2026, 08:00 AM
Road blockades must not become a norm
The capital city has once again been brought to a standstill by a fresh round of blockades and street protests, with key intersections repeatedly shut down over the past couple of days.
15 January 2026, 12:00 PM
Make roads safer for our children
Enforcing road safety measures must be a national priority
15 January 2026, 11:00 AM
BNP man’s death in custody demands proper probe
It is also in the interest of the army’s public image
15 January 2026, 08:00 AM
A manifesto that must not be ignored
Political commitment essential to ensuring workers’ rights
14 January 2026, 11:00 AM
Stay out of Gaza ISF
Bangladesh must not be drawn into this misadventure
14 January 2026, 08:00 AM
Stop illegal sand mining from Padma
Govt must enforce court orders, dismantle syndicates
13 January 2026, 11:00 AM
New school year begins with a lesson in disorder
Govt must stick to textbook distribution deadline, discipline extra-charging schools
13 January 2026, 08:00 AM
Persistent gas crisis calls for bold policies
At a time when households are already grappling with high food prices, the persistent gas crisis has added to their hardship.
12 January 2026, 09:01 AM
Rein in brick kiln growth in Satkania
Protect agricultural land, hills and livelihoods
12 January 2026, 09:00 AM
A sheer waste of public resources
Activate non-operational health facilities, deliver services to local communities
11 January 2026, 11:00 AM
Young voters will decide the winner
Parties must commit to a better future for the youth post-polls
10 January 2026, 19:45 PM
Time for a decisive role
As the election process gets underway, the EC must assert effective control over law-enforcing agencies and direct them
9 January 2026, 20:00 PM
Stop border killings and violence
Systematic human rights violations by India must stop
9 January 2026, 05:00 AM
The LPG market must be disciplined
Supply chain cartel manipulating prices is the key problem
8 January 2026, 14:30 PM
Improve the condition of Dayaganj–Jurain Road
The worsening condition of the Dayaganj–Jurain road, once a vital urban artery connecting Old Dhaka to the city’s southern gateways, is concerning. Just four to five years ago, this stretch functioned as a busy two-way thoroughfare with a divider to facilitate smooth traffic flow. However, after
8 January 2026, 05:00 AM
An alarming uptick in brutal crimes
With only a few weeks left before the national elections, one of the most decisive factors potentially affecting voter turnout is people’s sense of security.
7 January 2026, 12:19 PM
Cold wave demands urgent govt response
Lives and livelihoods at risk as fog and falling temperatures persist.
7 January 2026, 05:00 AM
Intelligence agencies' reform is a national priority
They need protection from misuse and a clearly codified mandate
6 January 2026, 12:56 PM
Preventable deaths on roads must stop
Road safety must be made a priority in political manifestos
6 January 2026, 05:00 AM