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
Don’t ignore safety measures
It was shocking to see workers of garment factories returning to Dhaka from various places in the country to resume work, despite an
5 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Combatting coronavirus and dengue
I am hopeful that with all the preparations for mass testing underway, we will now be able to get the actual picture of the situation of
4 April 2020, 18:00 PM
May we all defeat this enemy
It is indeed terrifying that all across the globe, from the advanced and rich nations to the poor, people are falling victim to the coronavirus, the deadly disease which is sparing none.
3 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Using shutdown properly
One may feel bored, lonely or exasperated when stuck at home for days.
2 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Dhaka’s improved air quality
Ever since the shutdown went into effect amidst the coronavirus scare, one good thing that happened to Dhaka is the drastic improvement of its air quality.a
1 April 2020, 18:00 PM
Villages still at high risk
While we are observing on the news and social media how the law enforcement agencies across the nation are monitoring the streets and asking people to stay indoors, it is indeed shocking that many villages, including mine, are least aware about the pandemic.
31 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Test more suspected coronavirus patients; it’s urgent
We have learned from reports that although IEDCR has been receiving a lot of phone calls on their hotline numbers from suspected
30 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Please maintain safety measures
Yesterday, I got out of my house after staying indoors for five days to buy some medicine. When I got out of the building and a
29 March 2020, 18:00 PM
What will happen to slum dwellers?
Most of the city’s slum dwellers are either domestic workers, day labourers, rickshaw pullers or basically low-income earners, who find it difficult to make ends meet even under normal circumstances.
28 March 2020, 18:00 PM
A unique phase of the pandemic
Over the last couple of days, I have noticed that the Letters to the Editor section of this daily was mostly about the coronavirus and how
26 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Prevent dengue on time
According to a recent study of the DGHS, dengue patients admitted up to March 16, 2020 are four times higher than that of 2019,
24 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Deadly misconceptions during Covid-19
Some months ago, my uncle was treated for dysphagia (swallowing difficulties), and as a result, a ring was put in his throat for him to be able to eat.
23 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Prevent panic buying
The number of people infected with the coronavirus is increasing everyday. People are panicking and purchasing commodities without considering the impact on the market.
22 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Why we are more vulnerable
We are extremely lucky that the number of people infected with the coronavirus has not climbed up massively in Bangladesh. Dhaka has all the worst characteristics for a city trying to battle a pandemic. It is overcrowded, badly managed and unclean.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Closures, not vacations
Educational institutions nationwide have shut down along with multiple offices, but that does not necessarily mean we will be having a great time like we usually do during the summer or winter vacations. This is more of a precautionary measure. I am glad that the government has taken such a step.
20 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Coronavirus awareness in rural areas urgent
I left my dormitory and returned to my hometown after Dhaka University closed down following the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak. I was
19 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Beginning of a new journey
This year, Bangladesh celebrates the 100th birthday of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. The government has already proclaimed
18 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Hydraulic horns a menace
It is alarming to notice the sound of hydraulic horns severely affecting passengers and pedestrians. This is particularly disturbing for educational institutions, hospitals and residential areas.
17 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Schools should be closed
The spreading of the coronavirus has led to many countries closing down their educational institutions. It seems that once the virus enters a country, it spreads very rapidly.
15 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Prevention is better than cure
Recently, my son fell slightly sick. I was devastated when I checked his temperature after he returned from school and began to
14 March 2020, 18:00 PM