Footpath deaths from falling objects: Authorities must take the blame
It is very unfortunate that the footpaths of Dhaka city are gradually becoming unsafe for movement due to carelessness of the relevant authorities. Pedestrians are...
Editorial
Readers’ Voice
The poisonous Dhaka air South Asia is among the few regions in the world where NO2 levels are increasing in some areas. Between 2000 and...
Denying free, fair polls, the government has practically disenfranchised people
What is next? This is the question everybody is posing in the country after the ruling Awami League swept through the deeply flawed 12th parliamentary...
Humanity behind the street beggar in Dhaka City
Dr Matiur Rahman : In the bustling metropolis of Dhaka, amid the cacophony of traffic and the whirlwind of urban life, exists a community often...
Criminal silence over genocide
Zahid Hussain : THE genocide being carried out by Israeli forces in Gaza has entered its fourth month with, on average, a child being killed...
For good governance and development, democracy is vitally necessary
Md. Zillur Rahaman :Democracy and good governance are prerequisites for sustainable development. Whether there is democracy in the country or not, many people have raised...
Justice Murshed is one of our national inspirations
K Salahuddin : I met Justice Murshed in his twilight years when he had become frail and ailing, yet one could notice his greatness and...
Readers’ Voice
Is India really our friend? Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, “We are lucky that India is our trusted friend”. But actually India is only her...
Food prices: Why should Bangladesh be out of the globe?
In a surprising turn of events, global food prices witnessed a significant downturn in 2023, falling by an average of 13.7 percent compared to the...
Authorities must optimize utilization of foreign loans
In a worrying revelation, the unused foreign loans in the government’s pipeline have surged to a staggering $48.44 billion in November last year, marking a...
Readers’ Voice: Achieving gender balance: A long way to go
If women are not empowered through ensuring equal means of economic opportunity for women, a country cannot be strong in these modern times. For developing...
The new government’s political and economic challenges
Md. Safiul Alam Prodhan : The twelfth parliamentary election was held with the exclusion of almost one-third of the registered political parties, including the main...