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
Was banning Laguna a wise decision?
In September, the police banned the Laguna, a small passenger-carrier, in many areas of the capital. While I agree that Lagunas exacerbate traffic jams, I question the decision to ban them without putting any alternatives in the first place.
14 October 2018, 18:00 PM
'Leave politics to politicians'
The president of Bangladesh and chancellor of Dhaka University, while addressing the 51st convocation of the university, requested to
13 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Awareness campaign to save Hilsa
The Hilsa—the national fish of Bangladesh—is a very important fish for us. Besides its great taste and flavour, it is also a great source of Omega 3 fatty acid. Large quantities of Hilsa have been seen available in the local markets the last few years.
12 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Good service makes a difference
It's hard to deny the fact that the number of hospitals has increased in our country over the years, but it's also true that it isn't nearly sufficient for the entire population.
11 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Pay attention to UN climate change report
The world media is now talking about the report on climate change released by the IPCC (the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
10 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Regulating Facebook-based online stores
With the upsurge in the number of internet and smartphone users, Facebook has become an essential part of the lives of many in Bangladesh. The social media website has numerous features including one that allows users to sell their products to others.
9 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Brick kilns on agricultural land
We have seen many newspaper reports on how brick kilns are being set up without following the proper procedures and plans and even without the permission of the authorities concerned.
8 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Find those who are missing
The disappearance of a large number of people over the last few years has really sowed fear among citizens of this country.
7 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Dhaka facing the threat of soil liquefaction
Recently, the world has witnessed a devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Indonesia that took away nearly 1,400 lives.
6 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Another Naria-like tragedy looming
Moinot Ghat in Dohar Upazila is one of the most attractive tourist spots near Dhaka. Thousands of visitors come to this place every day. However, due to river erosion, it is daily decreasing in size.
5 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Application fee for govt jobs
According to World Bank data, Bangladesh's current unemployment rate stands at 4.2 percent. Compared to other countries, Bangladesh, in that regard, seems to be in a better position.
5 October 2018, 18:00 PM
The plight of the 'third gender'
In Bangladesh, those belonging to the transgender community are treated as if they are sub-humans. Although the government has classified transgender people as belonging to the “third gender”, it is not reflected in many public documents including their national identity cards.
4 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Biased umpiring against Bangladesh
During the Asia Cup 2018 final, the third umpire's decision that Liton Das was out after being stumped was unfair.
3 October 2018, 18:00 PM
'Shootouts' need to stop
Almost every day we find reports of “crossfire” or “shootouts” in newspapers. This newspaper reported on Monday that six alleged “drug dealers” and “robbers” were killed on the previous day.
2 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Ending the crisis in Myanmar
The ongoing crisis in Myanmar is truly disturbing. It should be recalled that infighting between ethnic Rakhine Buddhists and Rohingya Muslims have been happening for some time now. To know why, one has to dig deep into history.
1 October 2018, 18:00 PM
Are commentators biased against Bangladesh?
I was deeply dismayed by TV commentaries during the recently concluded Asia Cup final match between Bangladesh and India in Dubai, UAE. Both Rameez Raja and Sunil Gavaskar,
30 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Climate change, liberty and national sovereignty
Climate change, liberty and national sovereignty
29 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Balancing growth and sustainability
A World Bank report released recently showed that nearly the entire population of Bangladesh, or at least a good chunk of it, is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
28 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Rohingya crisis: Int'l community must do more
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in a recent interview with Reuters accused—and rightly so—the Myanmar authorities of using delaying tactics to block the Rohingya repatriation process. She also expressed her government's inability to take in nearly a million Rohingya refugees permanently in Bangladesh.
27 September 2018, 18:00 PM
Let the media function independently
A critical, independent and investigative press is the lifeblood of any democracy. It is only a free press that can expose corruption and crime.
26 September 2018, 18:00 PM