NHRC response to The Daily Star editorial
25 April 2024, 05:00 AM
Destruction of Hargazi Canal
24 April 2024, 08:18 AM
Trapped in a never-ending scroll?
31 December 2023, 13:37 PM
When will the government learn from past dengue outbreaks?
22 August 2023, 03:00 AM
Install fire-escape facilities in every building
17 August 2023, 20:03 PM
World Breastfeeding Week / We need more breastfeeding corners
2 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Climate change will further widen the class divide
14 July 2023, 07:00 AM
Who will listen to the woes of trainee doctors?
18 June 2023, 15:54 PM
Concern about widespread gas leaks
25 April 2023, 12:00 PM
Plug the brain drain
7 October 2022, 11:50 AM
Pay teachers their dues
A friend who once served as a faculty member at private universities recently informed me that selective private universities are not paying teachers their due salaries, while some have managed to pay a certain percentage of the total amount for the month of March.
3 May 2020, 18:00 PM
Don’t take the dengue threat lightly
According to a senior doctor, the number of dengue patients this year is much higher than the previous year. Though it is a rather alarming statement,
2 May 2020, 18:00 PM
The joy of giving
A few days ago, I came across a report in this daily titled, “A beggar’s love for the destitute” and I was immensely inspired by it. It is about Nozim
29 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Miss reading newspapers
Several newspaper outlets have been affected by the nationwide lockdown, and despite the selective newspapers which remain active, the physical
28 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Prevent price hikes
It has almost become customary that prior to any grand festivity, prices of goods and essentials escalate for some odd reason. As it is, we are in the
26 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Impose strict measures
From all the recent reports surrounding COVID-19, it seems that Bangladesh is gradually turning into one of the badly hit countries in the world.
25 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Watch out for dengue!
The number of mosquitos seems to be growing every day. Amidst all the commotion because of the coronavirus, one may be forgiven for
24 April 2020, 18:00 PM
The heroes behind burials
It is a pity that we are living in times when, even during the final moments of a patient, their dear ones are reluctant to approach the deathbed. The
23 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Stop corruption in relief distribution
Due to the nationwide lockdown, numerous individuals have lost their jobs and other sources of income. And with no means to earn money, many
22 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Cutting funds is not the solution
Recently, US President Trump suspended funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) over the coronavirus response; however, his claims
21 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Prevent gatherings at all cost
I recently had the bitter experience of going to the Palli Bidyut Zonal Office, Mirzapur, Tangail to pay the electricity bill for an irrigation pump. There
20 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Beware of swindlers
It has recently come to my notice that a dangerous group may be roaming our streets posing as emergency service personnel such as
19 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Great initiative by the youth
While browsing The Daily Star’s website, I recently came across a report of a social organisation led by the youth, that had the ingenuity
18 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Grateful to the media outlets
During such critical times, accurate information becomes an utmost necessity. And the few daily newspapers operating now are doing just that with sincerity so that the citizens can remain informed and updated.
17 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Ensure safety of emergency service providers
Recently, one of my female colleagues working in a bank was wounded by robbers while she was on her way back home from office. As
16 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Lessons from lockdown
When the whole world is struggling due to Covid-19, nature is deeply engaged in healing itself. Our planet was distorted gradually
15 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Domestic dispute during lockdown
Not everyone is actually safe in their own homes. I recently learnt of a distant family member in a difficult situation due to the
13 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Help the animals on the streets
I have noticed the terrible state many of the dogs in my neighbourhood are in. And to make matters worse, some people suspect them
12 April 2020, 18:00 PM
An exemplary act
A report published recently in this daily titled “RMG company in Gazipur gives workers two months’ wages before closure” was heartening to read.
8 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Policy for distribution of aid crucial
The other day, I noticed from my balcony an SUV approaching the corner of a road. It was full of essentials to be distributed amongst the
7 April 2020, 18:00 PM