Editorial

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Defaulters must not be rewarded
6 hour(s) ago Editorial
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Ordinances lapsed, reforms missed
12 April 2026, 08:00 AM Editorial
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Govt must take mob violence by the horns
11 April 2026, 18:28 PM Editorial
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Piloting hybrid classes a good move
11 April 2026, 05:05 AM Editorial
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ICT ruling in Abu Sayed case marks a vital step to justice for July killings
10 April 2026, 18:40 PM Editorial
ICU Shortage At Rajshahi Medical College Hospital
The ICU crisis at RMCH is unacceptable
10 April 2026, 11:00 AM Editorial
impact of Iran war on Bangladesh economy
Bangladesh economy caught in the crossfire
9 April 2026, 19:29 PM Editorial
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Keep BCB away from political influence
9 April 2026, 10:00 AM Editorial
US-Iran ceasefire for two weeks
US-Iran ceasefire brings a much-needed relief
8 April 2026, 18:36 PM Editorial
Bangladesh banking sector crisis caused by loan defaulters
End cronyism in the banking sector
7 April 2026, 18:28 PM Editorial
Bangladesh government curtailing power and independence of Election Commission

Govt decision to curtail EC’s power

A further blow to the possibility of elections being free and fair
5 July 2023, 12:17 PM
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Dengue can be deadlier this year

Authorities must ramp up efforts to control it
5 July 2023, 06:30 AM
export earnings crossing 50 billion mark

Finally, some good news for the economy

Exports growth shows the resilience of our businesses
5 July 2023, 04:08 AM
US State Department report on transparency in bangladesh

Government must improve its fiscal transparency

How can we expect ‘rule by the people’ when people are kept uninformed?
4 July 2023, 08:30 AM
bjmc officers employed 3 years after mass layoff

Why is BJMC still paying its idle workforce?

Such wastage of public resources is unacceptable
4 July 2023, 06:54 AM
31 counts of "serious financial irregularities" were found in Janata Bank from 2015 to 2020

Wilful defaulters are bleeding the banks dry

Is the government ever going to stop them?
3 July 2023, 06:21 AM
Abnormal surge in green chilli prices in Bangladesh

Market regulation at its worst

Abnormal surge in green chilli prices lays bare poor planning and regulation
2 July 2023, 17:45 PM
The ‘soft approach’ to curbing militancy has not been applied effectively

How successful have we been in countering terrorism?

The ‘soft approach’ to curbing militancy has not been applied effectively
1 July 2023, 11:36 AM
eid-ul-azha preparations, celebrations in bangladesh

Let us embrace the spirit of Eid-ul-Azha

We hope the Eid holiday will be an enriching experience for everyone
28 June 2023, 08:18 AM
cag report on procuring medical equipment

A procurement system in shambles

CMSD, public hospitals must answer for anomalies in medical procurement
28 June 2023, 05:56 AM
Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB) bringing allegations of irregularities, corruption and autocracy against the Holy Family Red Crescent Medical College Hospital

What’s happening at the Holy Family Hospital?

Ensure good governance to improve the services of this once-famous hospital
27 June 2023, 05:00 AM
BRAC study report on spaces under Dhaka flyovers

An urban asset going to waste

Spaces under Dhaka flyovers can be utilised so much better
26 June 2023, 10:52 AM
Lack of learning facilities at district-level primary schools in Bangladesh

Rural primary schools are falling behind

Authorities must take better care of rural students
26 June 2023, 07:30 AM
Capacity payment eating up maximum power subsidy

Capacity payments have brought nothing but misery

Bangladesh government must rethink its energy policy
25 June 2023, 12:09 PM
Precautionary measures to address the threat of a dengue outbreak after eid

A danger lurking in the shadows

Authorities, residents should take measures to prevent a dengue wave post-Eid
25 June 2023, 02:00 AM
30 journalists killed in 15 years in Bangladesh

End impunity for killing journalists

Bangladesh authorities must protect journalists, expedite trial of all murder cases
24 June 2023, 12:33 PM
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Alarming lack of greenery in a Chattogram park shows we’ve learned nothing
24 June 2023, 04:00 AM
government officials not paying tolls

For whom there is no toll

Why are government officials exempt from paying tolls?
23 June 2023, 13:37 PM
Controversial provision snuck into the Bank Company (Amendment) Bill 2023

Another disastrous decision for the banking sector

So much for restoring good governance and holding bank ‘looters’ accountable
22 June 2023, 21:04 PM
Probe into murder of journalist couple Sagar-Runi

When will those 48 hours end?

Our legal system has failed Sagar-Runi’s families
22 June 2023, 12:36 PM