It's been reported that the government has decided not to implement new taxes in the upcoming budget, keeping the upcoming election in mind. But the Centre for Policy Dialogue, a policy think tank, said in its budget reaction that the budget would continue to widen the wealth and income inequality in the country as it is the wealthiest that are likely to enjoy more benefits.

It has been reported that 79 percent of the plastic products end up in garbage dumps. Nowadays plastic is used to make a wide variety of

Our rivers are drying up because upper riparian countries are diverting water from our rivers causing an acute shortage of water and desertification. The day may not be far off when we will have no water in the rivers.

Bangladesh endured a humiliating defeat against Afghanistan in the first T20 cricket match in their three-match series. Many have questioned some of the decisions made by captain Shakib Al Hasan.

Questions were raised in parliament in regard to the development of a 2.1km-Mehdipur-Abdul Nabi Road in Daganbhuiyan upazilla, Feni. Only half the road has been completed while the rest has remained untouched for a long time.

The number of alleged drug dealers killed in “gunfights” in the ongoing anti-narcotics drive across the country has crossed 100. This can

Not a day goes by without the media reporting on women being killed, tortured or divorced over dowry. It is an evil practice that commodifies women.

According to media reports, the finance minister is set to announce a big budget this week keeping the election in mind. He plans to reduce the tax rate at both personal and corporate levels.

The news that UNDP and UNHCR, two United Nation agencies, have agreed with Myanmar on a text of a Memorandum of Understanding

The number of suicide cases among young people in our country is increasing day by day. It has been well established by experts that suicidal tendencies stem from insecurity, depression, bullying, fear, social and familial pressures, etc.

Despite rapid economic growth, many people still cannot afford the ever-increasing medical treatment in our country. Every day people

The news of Tofayel Ahmed Joseph, a convicted murderer and top gangster, receiving a presidential pardon is as sickening as it is

We are confused about the anti-narcotics drive currently underway across the country, which has claimed more than a hundred lives.

Bishwo Shahitto Kendro is one of the busiest centres of culture and education in the city. It is a popular destination for the book-loving

The Daily Star on May 28 published a letter titled “Contain Sanchayapatra rate” by Mojammal Hoque. The national savings certificate of

In 1998, Azhar Ali Raza was arrested in a murder case and sentenced to death. The High Court, however, acquitted him in 2012 and the

Why did China, Russia, Asean and even Japan not do anything to stop Myanmar and its armed forces from massacring and expelling the Rohingyas? Why instead are they now trying to prevent Bangladesh from taking the matter to the International Criminal Court?

Sanchayapatra is a national savings scheme of the government. The government collected more than Tk 750 billion during the 2016-17 fiscal year by selling Sanchayapatra. The government had an initial aim of

West Kazipara is one of many areas in Dhaka that resembles the seashore after only a little rain. Sometimes during my commute to work, I have to fold my trousers over my ankles while wading through the filthy water. The water is so dirty that it looks totally black. I can only imagine the woes of my female colleagues.

The month of Ramadan is a time of sacrifice. But what is going on in our markets? Prices of daily necessities are constantly on the rise. Vegetables, fish, meat, spices and rice are all costlier than before and have even become unaffordable for some.