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...
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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...
Gas crisis the main hindrance to industrial production
The gas crisis that has arisen in the industrial sector, one of the driving forces of the country’s economy, is worrying. Industrial production is being...
Justice must be served through lawful means, not by the brutality of mob
The recent surge in mob lynchings across Bangladesh is a grave concern that demands immediate attention from both the government and society at large. Our...
Actions against dishonest officials needed to protect Tengragiri Mangrove Forest
The country’s second largest mangrove forest after the Sundarbans is located in Taltoli Upazila of Barguna district. The forest is on the verge of extinction....
Government must stop continued mob violence
Continued mob violence, with no sign for an early let-up, is worrying, especially because of its implications for law and order. In the latest development,...