If I didn’t scream, he would try to rape me: Farin Khan
Small screen actress Farin Khan had a horrific experience in the middle of the night while on her way from Dhaka to Jamalpur to shoot...
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The burden of waiting for justice
One of the fundamental responsibilities of any state is to ensure justice for its citizens. In a democratic, law-based society, courts are often the last...
Bangladesh Ansar VDP – Problems and Prospects
Ansar and VDP is the largest community-based disciplined organisation in Bangladesh. This is a force of huge potentialities. But it is underutilised. For the proper...
Weight of unanswered crimes from Sagar-Runi to Ramisa
The brutal rape and murder of seven-year-old Ramisa Akter in Dhaka’s Pallabi has shaken the conscience of the nation and ignited protests across the country....
Padma Bridge and the power of public demand
More than two decades have passed since the decision was taken to construct the Padma Bridge at Mawa, yet the story behind that choice remains...
BGB foils BSF bid to install border posts
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has thwarted an attempt by India’s Border Security Force (BSF) to install posts at the zero line in violation of international...
69pc harassment cases in media go unreported
A new multi-country study has found that 69pc of sexual harassment cases in media workplaces go unreported, while nearly one in three media professionals have...
India to bring back deportees from Bangladesh
India’s central government has informed the Supreme Court that it will repatriate several people who were allegedly pushed into Bangladesh last year to verify their...
RAB member killed by mugger in Sylhet
A member of the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) was killed while trying to stop a suspected mugger in Sylhet city on Thursday. The deceased was...
13 BIWTA staff stands released after surprise visit
The Ministry of Shipping has taken immediate action against 16 officials and employees of BIWTA and BIWTC after State Minister for Shipping Md Rajib Ahsan...
Spice market heats up before Eid
Consumers are facing fresh pressure ahead of Eid-ul-Azha as prices of spices and several essential food items have risen sharply in the capital’s kitchen markets....
Restore local confidence first, Nahid says
National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam has said Bangladesh must first restore confidence among local entrepreneurs before expecting major foreign investment. Speaking at a budget...