Why are our rivers going through the pangs of death?
It is concerning that though Bangladesh is branded as a riverine country; most of its rivers are in the process of dead or on deathbed....
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Increase cold storage facilities to protect potato farmers
In Bangladesh, there are some perishable crops, including potatoes and onions, whose prices fall abnormally during the season. The farmers are left with nothing. The...
Authorities must be vigilant to ensure safe Eid journey
Every year, passengers face inconvenience during the Eid journey. Long traffic jams are created all the highways due to the large number of vehicles on...
Rohingya repatriation is the only solution of the crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ four-day visit to Bangladesh, which ended on Sunday, will be historic for many reasons. The highlight of his visit was a...
Sadaqatul Fitr in the holy month of Ramadan
Fitra is an Arabic word, which in Islam is known as Zakat ul-Fitr or Sadaqat ul-Fitr. Zakat ul-Fitr is the charity distributed by fasting people...
Workers’ salaries, bonuses must be paid ahead of Eid
It is unfortunate that workers who work day and night to keep factories running have to protest year after year demanding salaries and bonuses. Like...
No more Magura tragedy — implement safety measures without delay
The tragic death of an eight-year-old girl in Magura following a horrific act of sexual violence has sent shockwaves through the nation and beyond. This...
Government must take steps to improve air quality
It was a great concern that Bangladesh was ranked the number second among the countries with the most air pollution in the world in 2024....
Questions raised about the UGC’s own governance
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is an institution responsible for improving governance and management in higher education in Bangladesh. Unfortunately, questions have been raised about...
The Auxiliary Police Force must be made effective?
Questions have been raised about the effectiveness and rationality of the Dhaka Metropolitan Police’s decision to recruit an ‘Auxiliary police force to deal with the...
Sexual violence against women and children must stop!
What kind of society are we living in? Girls and women are not safe here, whether at home or outside. Recently, there have been some...
UN must reconsider its food aid slash decision for Rohingyas
It is worrying that the United Nation has announced to reduce its monthly food aid for over one million Rohingya refugees camped in Cox’s Bazar...