Extending tenure of Wasa MD worrisome

I was shocked to find that Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority (Wasa) board members approved a proposal to extend the tenure of its present
20 September 2020, 18:00 PM

No end to accidents

Day after day, whether there is a pandemic or not, one killer that has remained active for too long is road accidents. According to a report, at least
19 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Of tears and turmoil

India’s ban on onion exports, along with the decreasing stock of locally-grown onions, has given unscrupulous traders the chance to cash in. Onions
18 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Ensure rehabilitation of street children

According to various media outlets, the number of street children in Bangladesh could be around 4 lakh. Three-quarters of them are in Dhaka. These
17 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Drug trade still strong

Drug addiction, and especially to yaba, has become a very common thing in our society. Teknaf was once the haven for yaba trade, but after law
13 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Traditional games in crisis

Games and sports are one of the main sources of entertainment as well as physical fitness for people of any age. It helps in mental development of
12 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Monitoring of online businesses crucial

Online businesses have grown exponentially in recent years, and even more so during the ongoing pandemic. Many of these businesses are based on
11 September 2020, 18:00 PM

We miss you, Tigers

The world has changed dramatically in just months. Gone are the days when we could do things we love, like watching our national cricket team play,
9 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Post-pandemic uncertainty or hope?

It is no surprise that we are currently going through a global recession owing to the crippling pandemic, and this situation is not likely to get better
7 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Will smoking ever be banned?

It is extremely important to ban smoking as the consumption of tobacco products is severely harmful for our health and our surroundings. Even more
6 September 2020, 18:00 PM

We must focus on integrity

The definition of values has changed dramatically in recent times, as people prioritise money more than relationships and other human beings.
5 September 2020, 18:00 PM

DSCC’s move to relocate dogs unjust

Many of us have seen the human chain organised recently by a large group of animal lovers against Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC), protesting
4 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Walking the talk on skin colour

While we often talk about the equality of skin colours and every race deserving equal rights, it all goes in vain if we fail to act accordingly in our life.
3 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Chaos with e-commerce

E-commerce platform Evaly recently came under the spotlight after widespread criticism over its transactions. There are allegations against the
1 September 2020, 18:00 PM

Help the university students

I am a student of one of the top private universities in the capital. Unfortunately, our institution is pressuring us continuously and giving everyone
31 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Biodegradable PPE

A recent report in this daily highlighted the invention of biodegradable PPE by Dr Mubarak Ahmad Khan, who also invented the famous Sonali Bag using
28 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Stop child marriage at all costs

Child marriage has not stopped due to lack of proper awareness and effective measures. In fact, the number of child marriages has increased during
27 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Crowded buses will pose great health risks

Before the resumption of public transport following lockdown, the government had hiked bus fares by 60 percent on the condition that the vehicles
26 August 2020, 18:00 PM

Justice for Aritry Adhikary

On December 3, 2018, Aritry was found hanging from the ceiling of her home, hours after she and her parents were allegedly insulted by some
25 August 2020, 18:00 PM

No precaution on public transport

A few days ago, I got out from my house and could not find any CNG-run auto rickshaw, so I simply hopped on a bus as it was relatively empty. I felt
23 August 2020, 18:00 PM