A death is an accident only when it occurs in spite of all logical, scientific and experience-based steps taken to prevent it

Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.

The horrific accident that happened on the Dhaka-Bhanga expressway on Sunday once again brought to fore the issues in our transport sector. Mozammel Hoque Chowdhury, secretary general of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, talks to The Daily Star Opinion about the reasons behind such tragedies on our highways and how to prevent them.

Recently, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that there is hardly any undiscovered gas in the country. But is this the reality?

Can the explosion in Gulistan’s Siddikbazar be just pronounced as another accident? Or is it another fatal reminder that the authorities are in complete disregard for our safety and security?

The government has drafted the "Motorcycle Traffic Policy" to control reckless driving and accidents. It has been proposed to set the maximum speed of bikes in the city to 30km per hour.

According to him, these incidents expose the intolerant mindset of the government, the Bangla Academy, and of the Dhaka University administration.

What are the implications of such occurrences?

Over the decade, the investigation officer was changed six times, and the agencies have taken 95 dates from court to complete the probe

You may have heard of Poseidon, lord of the seas.  But do you know about our very own lord of water and sewers?

Even if one does find the content of a certain book or the opinions of its author to be agreeable, it is unfortunate for that book to be altogether banned from having a place at the book fair.

Bangladesh and the World Bank (WB) have completed 50 years of their relationship. As such, there has been a lot of recounting of the WB’s successes. But what really lies behind all this praise? Of all the projects that have been carried out in Bangladesh upon the WB’s prescription, how many have been fruitful for the people of the country? Anu Muhammad, professor of the economics department at Jahangirnagar University, discusses these issues with The Daily Star Opinion.

Awami League leaders hired eight special trains for party leaders and activists during their divisional rally in Rajshahi. But there were so-called strikes during BNP rallies last year. So, where is the level playing field for all political parties?

Adarsha owner Mahabub Rahman, activist Baki Billah, journalist Bithy Shoptorshi and artist Arup Rahee have spoken to The Daily Star Opinion.

Professor Mahmud Shah Qureshi, a renowned educationist of Bangladesh, made significant contributions to the field through his teaching at various universities and his role in establishing the esteemed learning centre, IBS.

Bangla Academy did not allot a stall to Adarsha Prakashani at the Ekushey Book Fair on allegations of 'political obscenity'. The question arises, whether this is actually an excuse to suppress dissent.

In Bangladesh, the problem of money laundering is not new. But, what is the reality of this money laundering allegations? Has any significant action been taken to recover the laundered money?

Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun talks to The Daily Star Opinion about how the BTRC's OTT draft regulations, if implemented, could hinder the creatives of Bangladesh.

The ACC has delegated the power to its secretaries to decide on the transfer and promotion of its deputy directors and assistant directors.

The Metro Rail project has to be used as a guideline for town-planning.