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Hold those liable for Milestone tragedy
21 July 2026, 18:58 PM
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Why is the measles response still falling short?
23 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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Don't burden children with entrance exam
22 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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More power to fight drug trafficking needs safeguards against abuse
20 July 2026, 19:26 PM
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Restore Dhaka’s footbridges
21 July 2026, 12:00 PM
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Pull the plug on online gambling
20 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Banks’ proposed fee hike is unjust
19 July 2026, 18:43 PM
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We must fix the microplastic menace
18 July 2026, 18:55 PM
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We cannot continue to fail young learners
19 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Measles response is clearly not enough
Despite the ongoing nationwide vaccination campaign, the rise in measles cases appears undeterred.
27 April 2026, 12:00 PM
How long will the National Public Library stay closed to the public?
It is unacceptable that the Sufia Kamal National Public Library in Dhaka’s Shahbagh has been inaccessible to the public for nearly four years.
27 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Rid Geneva Camp of drug trade
Arrest ringleaders, make the area safe for its residents.
26 April 2026, 18:30 PM
For how long will traffickers go free?
Take action to discourage people from seeking irregular migration
25 April 2026, 19:00 PM
Make hiring process for BMU super-specialised hospital transparent
We commend the recently appointed Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Vice-Chancellor Dr FM Siddiqui for committing to fully operationalise the university’s super-specialised facility within six months.
25 April 2026, 12:00 PM
Ensure justice for Rana Plaza victims
Rehabilitate, compensate the survivors properly.
24 April 2026, 19:52 PM
First light of justice, at last
After a decade’s wait and countless calls for justice, we are heartened to see the case for Sohagi Jahan Tonu’s murder finally picking up pace.
24 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Fuel scarcity, unequal cuts deepen power crisis
Govt must ensure fair electricity distribution
23 April 2026, 20:35 PM
A puzzling policy turnaround
We are puzzled by the BNP government’s decision to reverse the ban on e-cigarettes and similar products.
23 April 2026, 11:00 AM
Why must MPs get offices in upazila parishads?
It may further erode the power of local administration.
22 April 2026, 19:14 PM
Can we ever seek justice for sexual violence?
Yet another recent incident highlights the lack of security that haunts women and children in Bangladesh.
22 April 2026, 11:00 AM
The rising cost of a distant war
Iran-US war is worsening our cost-of-living situation
21 April 2026, 18:19 PM
Delayed testing is hampering measles treatment
The ongoing measles situation has been a wake-up call for us all, but it should be especially so for the country’s health sector.
21 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Protect youth from irregular migration
Implement targeted programmes to prevent human trafficking from Bangladesh.
20 April 2026, 18:30 PM
Stop abusing cyber security ordinance
We are outraged by the attack on freedom of expression through the misapplication of Cyber Security Ordinance, 2025.
20 April 2026, 10:00 AM
The price of subsidised delay
Govt must manage impact of fuel price adjustments on economy.
19 April 2026, 19:45 PM
Streamlining hawker markets is a must
Despite a massive drive by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) to clear Dhaka’s footpaths of hawkers not long ago, a recent report by The Daily Star has found many areas reoccupied already.
19 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Rohingyas' plight is getting harder to address with shrinking funds
At least 900 Rohingya refugees were reported dead or missing in the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea in 2025.
18 April 2026, 18:45 PM
Secure cooking fuel for Bhasan Char residents urgently
It is disheartening to learn that Rohingya refugees living in the camps of Bhasan Char are struggling due to an LPG shortage.
18 April 2026, 10:00 AM
Fix our ailing healthcare facilities
MPs’ concerns must lead to concrete health sector reforms
17 April 2026, 20:00 PM