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
Stress can trigger suicides
Suicide is one of the leading causes of death amongst the youth in Bangladesh. The rate of teenage suicides has gone up in recent years, according to reports. There may be various reasons, but stress is definitely one of them.
16 October 2019, 18:00 PM
First aid training is of utmost urgency
Often non-fatal accidents may lead to severe injuries, which, if left unattended, may turn fatal. First aid treatment is an instant temporary solution for many such minor accidents.
15 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Student politics and ragging
Most of the students who are into politics tend to focus less on studies, and are busy with political campaigns. In the process, they cause harm to many other fellow students. But how many of those students become successful as independent human beings securing bright future for themselves, remains a question.
14 October 2019, 18:00 PM
TV and the exposure to knowledge
In this era of globalisation, foreign TV channels have given us the chance to know the world.
13 October 2019, 18:00 PM
The downside of smartphones
In this digital age, smartphones have become a necessity for most people, regardless of their age. The fact that young people are becoming alarmingly dependent on smartphones needs to be taken more seriously.
12 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Garbage disposal in Dhaka
One major problem in Dhaka is waste management, yet it is an issue that has remained the least addressed.
11 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Sexual harassment in educational institutions
Sexual harassment is becoming a common problem in educational institutions across our country. The harassment exists from primary levels to university levels, but is rather severe in the latter. Some unethical university teachers are involved in sexually harassing female students, who continue to suffer silently.
9 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Wrath of the Jamuna river
Last year, in The Daily Star’s “Letters To The Editor” section, I addressed my concern over the ongoing erosion caused by the mighty Jamuna, and how it left the inhabitants of the riverbank displaced and homeless.
8 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Fares must be fair
There was a time when ride sharing services were meant solely for the convenience of its users. Lately, it is no longer the case.
7 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Snakes and our ecology
Our ecological system is getting shattered gradually, and we are responsible for it. Different factors, including human-caused disturbance, are taking a toll on our ecological balance and as a result, we are entering into a time of ecological chaos, where precious species of animals and plants are getting lost forever.
6 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Recognising the transgender community
Gender identity is one of the most basic aspects of self-determination, dignity and freedom. Everyone has the right to be recognised as a human being, and transgender people are no different.
5 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Take action against the trade syndicates
There are a number of trade syndicates that operate in our country. They try to control the supply of each product in the market for their own benefit.
4 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Fix Dhaka’s public transport chaos
Dhaka’s chaotic public transport service is a major headache for the city-dwellers. The city is notorious for its never-ending gridlock and critical lack of road safety. Rapid population growth and urbanisation, extreme inequality, inadequate road space, unplanned roads and
3 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Overusing smartphones and social media
In this era of digital revolution, smartphones are available to everyone. Though most schools prohibit the use of phone during classes, we see students using them all the time. When students are so addicted to their smartphones, the future looks scary.
2 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Trouble in the RMG sector?
It is a very common phenomenon for the number of orders to decline during June-August in the RMG sector. But in the last two years, that decline has been more significant. Normally, garment factories remain without too much work for one or two months during this
1 October 2019, 18:00 PM
Bureaucratic red tape and our business environment
An encouraging report was recently released by the World Bank which stated that Bangladesh has taken its position among the top-20 improvers in the ease of doing business 2020 through the implementation of various reform initiatives to create a business-friendly
30 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Casino scandal: bring the culprits to justice
For over a week now, Bangladesh has been in turmoil after news of the “discovery” of secret casino operations, drug dealings and
29 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Fruit adulteration unacceptable
Fruits are an essential source of our daily nutrition; they boost our immune system and provide our bodies with essential vitamins and minerals.
28 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Promote sustainable tourism
Since 1980, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has celebrated the World Tourism Day on September 28. This is an important day as it highlights the importance of travelling, which is getting increasingly popular in Bangladesh. Bangladesh has many tourist
27 September 2019, 18:00 PM
Our footpaths and hawkers
The Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) mayor has recently announced that DSCC will soon conduct drives to free up our roads and footpaths from illegal occupation.
26 September 2019, 18:00 PM