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
Making profit at the cost of depositors
Although banks have brought down the interest rates on deposit to 5-7 percent, the rates on lending remains as before or even higher.
7 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Congratulations to U-16 women's team
We want to express our heartiest congratulations to the U-16 women's team for their outstanding performances in the AFC Under-16
7 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Introduce more buses at Farmgate
We appreciate the recent introduction of the 20 AC buses and 500 special rickshaws at Gulshan and Banani.
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Gender discrimination
Even in this modern age, many men around the world consider themselves superior to women.
6 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Lack of traffic control at Bashundhara R/A
Bashundhara R/A is a fast growing area. There are so many schools, universities, hospitals, shopping malls and other organisations in this area and the number of people living here is increasing day by day.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Census data for tiger conservation
The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove forest with its rich and unique biodiversity is divided between Bangladesh and India.
5 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Power generation vs. environment
We understand that the decline in natural gas reserve and the growing demand for electricity have impelled the government to go for coal-based power production; but it should not come at the cost of the Sundarbans.
4 September 2016, 18:00 PM
An engineer does us proud
Recently I have come across a fascinating news report about a young woman engineer from BUET who is breaking into the rapidly
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Mahmudur Rahman, On e-mail
The photo was taken at Chairmanbari signal of Banani, Dhaka just a few days ago. Just when the cars were given clearance to
3 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Find a safe corner during an earthquake
On August 24, 2016 afternoon, I was at my office when all of a sudden, the whole building started shaking. Soon after sensing the tremor, panic gripped the workers and most of them rushed to the stairs.
2 September 2016, 18:00 PM
An appeal to the government
We humbly request the concerned authorities to reconsider the decision of relocating shops, restaurants, educational institutions and other business entities at Dhanmondi, Gulshan and other areas.
2 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Suicide of a girl for examination fee
This is in reference to the news item, “Punished for failure to pay, schoolgirl kills herself” published in The Daily Star on August 30, 2016. It is difficult to describe how shocked we are.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Justice for Risha
The recent killing of Risha by a stalker has shocked us deeply. Her death has proved again that girls are not safe anywhere in the country.
1 September 2016, 18:00 PM
Families' role in preventing terrorism
We are going through a difficult time. The religious scholars of the country should be appreciated for their anti-terror guidelines which they had issued to create awareness among the mass people.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM
International Day against Nuclear Tests
International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed each year on August 29 to prevent nuclear catastrophes.
31 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Protect the Sundarbans
The Washington Post on July 18, 2016 wrote an article which stated that the Rampal power plant could devastate the world's largest mangrove forest.
30 August 2016, 18:00 PM
5-year Indian visa
We are glad to learn that the government of India is seriously considering issuing five-year multiple visas to Bangladeshi senior citizens (those above 65 years of age). We wholeheartedly welcome and greet the move. We suggest that males above 65 years of age and
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Olympics--not the ultimate measure of success
Is performing well the ultimate measure of success? Just take a glimpse at the Rio Roll of Honour. While the top half of the list comprises
29 August 2016, 18:00 PM
TMC needs strong local units
Trinamool Congress (TMC) has made significant electoral success in the Eastern Indian state of West Bengal under the leadership of Chief
28 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Ensure quality education
58,276 examinees obtained Grade Point Average (GPA)-5 in this year's HSC exam. I congratulate all who passed but I am concerned
28 August 2016, 18:00 PM