Why is it that we tend to excel in all things negative? Why isn’t it the other way around? Yes, I am talking about our world-class ranking (!) in air pollution.

Drug abuse by the young people has reached an alarming stage. Many young students reportedly turn to drugs as soon as they get into colleges or universities.

The government has reportedly acquired land in Cox’s Bazar to build 17 coal-fired power plants by 2031. A fact-finding mission by two environmentalist groups found that Cox’s Bazar will become one of the most polluted places in the country after these power plants start their operation.

The private satellite channels of Bangladesh have been struggling to maintain their business for some time now.

Ilias Kanchan is well known and respected by many for his advocacy demanding road safety for all citizens. However, recently I noticed on social media photos and videos of some agitators who were throwing shoes and setting fire to the effigy and posters of Ilias Kanchan during the strike enforced by transport leaders and workers, demanding changes in the new transport act. During their protests, the agitators also called him names.

Gone are the days when many of the residents of a community would all gather at the playing field. That sense of “attending” such social gatherings are a rarity today, especially in the capital.

Many workers of the transport sector took to the streets recently to protest the enforcement of the Road Transport Act 2018, which is meant for the overall betterment of all those who travel by public transport.

For more than a month, high onion price has caused all sorts of problems for the people. Government officials, instead of doing their jobs, have been making all sorts of excuses, taking failed initiatives and joking that people should just make do without onions.

In the wake of the skyrocketing onion prices, I was shocked to see the news on TV of huge quantities of the bulb rotting away at various places.

The news of a rickshaw puller who returned Tk 18.5 lakh to a passenger, who had mistakenly left it in the rickshaw, is an inspiring story of honesty.

The plight of female workers in the Middle East, especially in Saudi Arabia, has been a disturbing reality to say the least. The ones who survive bear the scars for the rest of their lives.

The students of Buet have placed a three-point demand at a press meet recently, announcing that they would resume their academic activities if the demands are met.

On behalf of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), The Gambia has recently filed a case against Myanmar with the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for committing

The recent news surrounding the train accident is nothing short of horrifying. Even more so, if you are amongst those who tend to commute regularly on trains.

Ever since ridesharing services came to Dhaka, it has gained steady momentum over time. Why wouldn’t it?

Recognised as the largest mangrove forest in the world and home to a diverse wildlife, the Sundarbans holds numerous benefits for our ecosystem.

With the advent of winter, smog has started to engulf the sky of Dhaka.

Much has been said regarding beggars across our nation. But it seems that despite the recent economic boom, a large population of beggars are still around; though, not as many in the posh areas. Not to shame the act of begging, but often I see many people who appear healthy and physically abled seeking alms.

Parents handing over digital devices like cell phones, tablets, laptops, etc. to their little ones has become a common sight. Children these days are so occupied with such devices watching

While the widespread use of technology in our daily lives has surely aided us in many ways, at the same time, it has its fair share of cons. Cyberbullying is one of them and has become a major concern in recent times especially among teenagers.