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 incidents of violence and rape against women and children,...
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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 and Bhasan Char in Bangladesh from April due to...
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 disrupted due to shortage of gas. Consequently, significant machinery,...
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 newspaper on Friday reported that with at least 114...
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. A local gang, with the help of forest guards,...
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, a man while standing in front of his house...
Reckless corruption in the power sector: Why are the accused scot-free?
Since winning the 2008 elections, Awami League president Sheikh Hasina began to assume a fascist character. She continued to grant different groups unlimited illegal privileges in the power sector. It can be said that...
Ensuring public safety is the urgent need of the hour
There is no denying the fact that there has been an alarming increase of robberies, snatching and murder in recent months with the deterioration of the law and order across the country. Media reports,...
Is creating price hike in Ramadan a market manipulation
The holy month of Ramadan has begun across the country. Today is the second day of fasting. According to the Bangladesh Tariff and Trade Commission (BTTC) report, the import of daily necessities has increased...
Debut of the new party: Let a good political trend begin in the country
With the aim of fulfilling the dreams of the people, the new political party of the youth ‘National Citizens Party’ (Jatiya Nagrik Party) made its debut on Friday. The names of the nominees for...
New impressions expected in Bangladesh politics!
A new political party led by the anti-discrimination student movement leaders are expected to be floated officially in the capital today (Februarey 28). We welcome the decision to form the new political party. Nahid...
Sanitation a global challenge that requires our collective commitment
The alarming statistics emerging from Dhaka, where an estimated 230 tonnes of faecal waste are discharged into open water bodies daily, paint a grim picture of the sanitation crisis facing Bangladesh. This situation, as...