Why dissolve the SC secretariat?
20 May 2026, 19:00 PM
Editorial
War crimes allegations against Arakan Army demand urgent action
20 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Editorial
Rab’s rebranding is not the answer
19 May 2026, 18:46 PM
Editorial
Draft laws on NHRC and enforced disappearances fall short
18 May 2026, 18:22 PM
Editorial
Govt must recognise women farmers properly
19 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Editorial
Why impose higher bills on consumers?
17 May 2026, 19:00 PM
Editorial
Hypertension demands a louder response
18 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Editorial
Where can women find safety?
17 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Editorial
Govt must protect Sufi shrines
16 May 2026, 18:05 PM
Editorial
Childhood must not be trapped in screens
15 May 2026, 18:00 PM
Editorial
Why dissolve the SC secretariat?
The government must clearly state its plan on the secretariat and judicial autonomy.
20 May 2026, 19:00 PM
War crimes allegations against Arakan Army demand urgent action
The latest HRW report suggests that Rohingyas continue to face persecution and insecurity even in areas no longer controlled by the junta.
20 May 2026, 12:00 PM
Rab’s rebranding is not the answer
Without structural reform, the force can’t shed its past notoriety
19 May 2026, 18:46 PM
Govt must recognise women farmers properly
It is deeply disappointing that women’s contribution to our agricultural workforce remains largely invisible in official records and government support systems.
19 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Draft laws on NHRC and enforced disappearances fall short
NHRC’s autonomy, fair probe into enforced disappearances put into question
18 May 2026, 18:22 PM
Hypertension demands a louder response
The statistics presented at a recent seminar marking World Hypertension Day 2026 must serve as a wake-up call for our policymakers.
18 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Why impose higher bills on consumers?
Power distribution companies must cut their costs first.
17 May 2026, 19:00 PM
Where can women find safety?
It is deeply concerning that Bangladesh’s women continue to remain among those worst affected by intimate partner violence.
17 May 2026, 10:00 AM
Govt must protect Sufi shrines
Attack on Hazrat Shah Ali shrine is symptomatic of religious intimidation.
16 May 2026, 18:05 PM
Attacks on law enforcers concerning
We are indeed alarmed to see the rise in the number of attacks on law enforcement officials around the country.
16 May 2026, 13:59 PM
Childhood must not be trapped in screens
Dhaka's children need playgrounds to reduce their screen time.
15 May 2026, 18:00 PM
Govt must heed Fitch's warning
When Fitch Ratings revised its outlook on Bangladesh to “negative,” it attributed the downgrade to the Middle East conflict, external financing pressures, and existing economic vulnerabilities.
15 May 2026, 01:00 AM
Padma Barrage must have clear rationale
Extensive feasibility studies must be conducted before launching megaprojects like the Padma Barrage.
14 May 2026, 18:30 PM
End extortion in Dhaka’s waste trade
It is very unfortunate that essential urban services such as household waste collection in the capital have long been captured by politically connected interests.
14 May 2026, 13:00 PM
Stop the rape of our children
Delayed justice is emboldening perpetrators as cases soar
13 May 2026, 17:20 PM
Stop objectifying women on Facebook
It is alarming that under the guise of journalism, fake news pages on Facebook are objectifying women for engagement and profit.
13 May 2026, 13:00 PM
Don’t hand back the keys to ex-owners of failed banks
Authorities must not enable a return to failed banking control.
12 May 2026, 18:47 PM
End the culture of extortion in slums
We are alarmed by the allegations of extortion and intimidation emerging from Kalyanpur Porabosti, highlighting a culture of criminal control over the capital’s vulnerable communities.
12 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Lapses in measles deaths reporting are unacceptable
Revised figures expose weaknesses in health surveillance.
11 May 2026, 17:51 PM
Save Dhaka from recurring waterlogging
It is completely unacceptable that after years of projects, promises, and public spending, Dhaka still remains unprepared to tackle waterlogging.
11 May 2026, 12:00 PM