Harmful chemicals in food

Bangladesh has a problem: food. Excessive use of chemicals (like DDT and formalin) by farmers has become a matter of major public concern when purchasing fish, fruits, vegetables, milk, etc.
6 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Freeing up space in Dhaka

As a city of close to nine million people, it is no wonder that crowdedness and maneuverability are becoming a growing concern in Dhaka.
5 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Unfair treatment of Hindu rituals

The Constitution of Bangladesh, Article 2(A) indicates that, “The state religion of the Republic is Islam, but State shall ensure equal status and equal right in the practice of Hindu, Buddhist, Christian and other religions.”
4 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Extortion on the highways

After Eid, the minibuses which ply between the city and outlying areas are charging thrice or more of the normal fare. People who have to
3 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Bangladeshi deposits at the Swiss bank

Like every year, the Swiss National Bank (SNB) has disclosed the country-wise deposit information with banks. The amount deposited by
3 July 2017, 18:00 PM

How landslides can be prevented

The recent landslides and flash floods in eastern Bangladesh should remind the government about the danger of landslides to private and public assets as well as local infrastructure.
2 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Save Dhaka's ponds

Dhaka was at one time full of ponds that accommodated fishes, living organisms, and bathing children. But more and more of them are
1 July 2017, 18:00 PM

As only embers remain

On July 1, 2016, the core foundations of this country were rattled by an unspeakable tragedy that will haunt us for the rest of our lives.
1 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Trump's travel ban comes into effect

President Donald Trump's controversial travel ban has come into effect for six Muslim-majority countries.
30 June 2017, 18:00 PM

We need a permanent solution for footpath hawkers

We were relieved to see the empty footpaths across Dhaka city after Dhaka South City Corporation's eviction of roadside hawkers.
29 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Flouting traffic laws with impunity

This is in reference to your editorial "Blatant flouting of traffic laws” published on June 24, 2017.
28 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Price hike of essentials

Prices of essential commodities have been on the rise, with further impact due to the new budget and the Eid holidays.
28 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Make train journeys easier

A few days ago, a newspaper reported that people can now get travel tickets online, and that it'll make journeys pleasurable for commuters going back home.
24 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Extra costs for travellers on Eid

Regular commuters are being charged with an additional 100 TK from public transport holders as Eid approaches. Why are these extra
23 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Endless hardships of the haor people

The people of Sunamgoag, HobigonjandNetrokona have been suffering endlessly since the flash flood. Two months have passed since
23 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Celebrating a secular Bengal

Whenever the holy festival of Eid ul-Fitr is on the horizon, my mind goes back a quarter of a century when I was in college.
22 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Safety of holiday-makers

Thousands of people travel by buses and trains to celebrate Eid at home, with some people mounting the roofs of the vehicles.
22 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Street crime on the rise before holidays

Mugging and robbery have become regular occurrences in the streets of Bangladesh these days.
21 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Make travelling to India easier

The Daily Star published a news report titled “India eases movement through 2 ICPS, 24 airports” on June 6, 2017. I would like to point out that this will have little impact on movement of travelers from Bangladesh.
20 June 2017, 18:00 PM

Prevent Zakat-related accidents

Zakat related tragedies have become a common occurrence in our country, with statistics claiming a total of 251 deaths in the last 35
19 June 2017, 18:00 PM