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
Dangers of excessive social media use
Millions of people in Bangladesh use the internet. A large chunk of them also use social media. In a recent study done by the Institute of
22 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Women still face obstacles and violence
Although women are increasingly participating in almost all sectors of the country, the obstacles they face are still there.
21 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Overloaded public buses
Buses are an integral part of urban life, but in Dhaka, overloaded public buses along with the intolerable traffic congestion have made our lives intolerable. In many roads, the number of buses is not proportional to the number of regular passengers. As a result, buses are always packed and overloaded.
21 March 2018, 18:00 PM
The emergence of Bangladesh
The 1970 general election to the National Assembly of Pakistan resulted in Awami League's overwhelming majority, thus, the rights to form the government. The then President Yahya Khan in a broadcast announcement declared
20 March 2018, 18:00 PM
For a stable foreign policy
States have to locate themselves ideologically and strategically in the international community. In Bangladesh's case, its foreign policy changes dramatically with the change of the government. The ruling party's interest and ideology determine the country's foreign policy.
20 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Well done, Bangladesh!
The final match between Bangladesh and India in the tri-nation T-20 tournament was even more exciting than the previous Bangladesh
19 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Govt should listen to quota protesters
There is a reason for the quota system to be in place. When we speak of the quota system, naturally the question that comes is: Who
19 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Reflections on Int'l Women's Day
International Women's Day has just passed by. And as usual, there was much pomp and celebration all around the world; there is of course no denying the progress achieved in the realm of women's rights.
18 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Scrap the BJMC
Recently, the Finance Minister AMA Muhith opined that the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation should be scrapped. BJMC has been incurring heavy financial loss since its inception. Successive governments have poured in huge sums of money to compensate for the loss of the industry.
18 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Digital divide in the name of 4G
A few days ago, Bangladesh's five mobile operators launched 4th generation (4G) network technology, which was followed by flashy
17 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Breaking the taboo
The Daily Star published an excellent story titled “For the women by the women” on March 9. I commend the paper for writing on a taboo
17 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Ensure fitness for CNG-run autorickshaws
Recently, I have witnessed a terrible incident at the turning point near Jahangir Gate, while passing through the old airport road. The
16 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Difference between Sri Lanka and Myanmar
The media has recently reported that a riot broke out between Muslims and the Buddhist extremists in the southern part of Sri Lanka.
16 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Encourage more girls to go to school
On March 7, The Daily Star published a report titled “42 pc girls drop out before SSC”. The news that nearly half of all girls drop out before sitting for their SSC examination is alarming.
15 March 2018, 18:00 PM
No justice for victims
Most cases of violence against women filed in Dhaka in the last five years have not ended up with a conviction. This is concernerning especially because the main issue, as cited in media reports, has been negligence on the part of the police, investigating officers and public prosecutors.
15 March 2018, 18:00 PM
In pursuit of a clean Dhaka
I live in Banasree. The area has a lake, but unfortunately, it is filled with filthy substances. The lake is dying due to the reckless dumping
14 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Plant trees to save nature
On the two sides of Lakshmipur-Chandpur highway, there are thousands of large trees. At least, 700 of the trees are a hundred-years-
14 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Children as railroad crossing watchmen
Railroad crossing watchmen play a very important role in warning people of oncoming trains. But recently, I have seen multiple instances when the person assigned to perform the duty was absent. Instead, someone else was doing the job. Often this duty is performed by children, while the main watchman is elsewhere.
13 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Save the tigers
In the Sundarbans, the sight of a tiger is very rare these days. The number of the world-famous tigers of the Sundarbans is declining at a fast rate. According to the tiger census report, there were only 106 tigers
13 March 2018, 18:00 PM
Growing intolerance
Celebrated writer Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal became the latest victim of attacks targeted at secular writers, bloggers and online activists.
12 March 2018, 18:00 PM