Remembering the Rebel Poet

On the auspicious occasion of Kazi Nazrul Islam's birthday, it would be fitting to take a look at his opinion on religion as practiced in the society:
25 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Safe cities for women

Around 56 percent of women are reluctant to use public transport in the capital due to a lack of proper facilities, revealed a study titled “Gender Responsive City Structure” on March 20, conducted by Action Aid Bangladesh.
24 May 2017, 18:00 PM

The menace of Chikungunya

The Aedes mosquito has been creating much sufferance in the city by spreading the Chikungunya fever among the city dwellers.
23 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Inadequate death compensation

The article titled "Bangladesh labour compensation laws - Need for an upgrade”, published on May 20, 2017, brings to the fore the important issue of death compensation.
23 May 2017, 18:00 PM

A fervent appeal to the city mayor

The footpaths on both sides of the very busy New Eskaton road are completely occupied by illegal hawkers, restaurants, car and motor
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM

IPL gambling

Gambling has become a common trend because of the running IPL tournament. It has become especially common of late not only in the
22 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Leaked question papers becoming a norm

Agrani Bank's recruitment test for senior officers was postponed yesterday because of leaked questions.
21 May 2017, 18:00 PM

The land of the thief mines

We thank Chief Justice Surendra Kumar Sinha for his comment at a judicial conference at the Tangail circuit house on May 17, 2017. He
20 May 2017, 18:00 PM

On “GOLD FINGERS” by Naveed Mahbub

I just read Mr. Naveed Mahbub's write-up on the rape incident that occurred in Banani. The article forces us to think deeply about where
20 May 2017, 18:00 PM

The predictable Ramadan price hike

Muslims around the world are preparing for the upcoming month of Ramadan.
19 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Building a society fit for children

Approximately 43 percent of our 160 million population are minors, of which 13 percent are deprived of their rights.
18 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Stop the victim-blaming

It is shameful that when a rape victim, after facing unimaginable agony and pain, works up the courage to stand up for herself, the society goes on to shame her and bombard her with inane personal questions targeted specifically to assault her character.
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Rice imports - A laudable initiative by the government

The recent decision of importing rice from Thailand, Vietnam and India to curb the soaring local prices is a commendable move by the government.
17 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Perplexing mismatch between WB and government information

The contradictory claims of GDP growth stated by the government as opposed to international financial institutions are confusing – which reports should we believe in?
16 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Cumbersome transport payment procedures

The process of depositing payments to the BRTA is very inconvenient for vehicle owners. Southeast Bank on the New Elephant Road used
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Footpaths infested with shops

The entire pavement on the New Eskaton Road is occupied illegally by shops, vendors and makeshift eateries. Many school children need
15 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Suicide of rape victims

The Daily Star reported on the death of Sheuly Akter from Shariatpur, who was raped by the caretaker Babul on May 8.
14 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Rampal Power Plant - A suicide mission

The decision of setting up a 1320 Megawatt Rampal Power Plant 14 km away from the world's largest mangrove forest is running the
13 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Tussle between govt. and judicial system

The recent spate of criticism by the Chief Justice against the government has shed light on the disagreement between these two
12 May 2017, 18:00 PM

Harijans are humans too

The news item captioned “As Harijans take meal” published on May 10 by The Daily Star caught my attention. Firstly, I would like to
12 May 2017, 18:00 PM