Bangladesh celebrated the World Teachers’ Day on 5 October, 2026 with 102 teachers receiving national honours, each accompanied by Tk 200,000. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman stressing that the dignity of...
Since independence, successive governments in Bangladesh have regularly claimed that freedom of expression, freedom of the press and media freedom are protected and respected in...
THE intense protests and unrest that have recently emerged in the capital, Dhaka, and its surrounding industrial areas — driven by garment workers demanding higher...
The relations between Bangladesh and Japan are a shining example of long-standing friendship, mutual trust and development cooperation. Since independence, Japan’s contribution to Bangladesh’s infrastructure...
Bangladesh’s ready-made garment (RMG) industry is one of the principal driving forces of the national economy. Its contribution to foreign exchange earnings, employment generation and...
WE are deeply concerned by the findings of a government study on Dhaka’s disappearing water bodies. The study, conducted by the Urban Development Directorate (UDD)...
Rumours and disinformation are no longer confined to personal misunderstandings. They can influence public opinion, social harmony, public health, elections and people’s safety. A false...
Bangladesh and China have enjoyed a long-standing friendship based on mutual respect, trust, and cooperation. Over the past five decades, this relationship has expanded from...
INCIDENTS of mob violence are not entirely new in Bangladesh. However, their prevalence in recent years has become a cause for deep concern. According to...
A child’s disappearance is not merely a family tragedy or a police statistic. It is a potential violation of fundamental rights and a test of...
The tragic reports of student suicides in different parts of the country on the day the 2026 Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examination results were published...
Before the internet, waiting was the norm. We waited for letters, information, payments, photos, newspapers and even for travel confirmations. Society did not consider it...
