Editorial

INCIDENTS of crime like killing, robbery, repression on women and children and burglary are on the rise in Dhaka since the lockdown elapsed and normalisation...

Urbanization is one of the 21st century’s most transformative trends. Cities are the dominant force in sustainable economic growth, development and prosperity in both developed...

Bangladesh is one of the most disaster prone countries in the world due to its geographical location, geological structure and population density. Bangladesh is a...

DEFYING the government order not to pressurise borrowers for repayment until September for coronavirus and flood, representatives of various micro-credit lenders are allegedly forcing the...

Every child understands that 2020 has been life-altering. A billion children missed going to school this year according to a recent United Nations report. Some...

UNFORTUNATELY, like many other sectors, the country’s ‘education sector’ could not be saved. Because the government is the driving force behind corruption in all sectors...

THE National River Conservation Commission has asked the Dhaka deputy commissioner to cancel land right record of 33 dockyards owners who have illegally occupied the...

Virtual Meeting In Covid-19 TimeIn the last couple of years, the popularity of virtual meetings has hit new records in response to calls to reduce...

Hamad Obaid Al Mansoori :Regardless of my opinion on TikTok, this video-sharing service has a story to be told, and a lesson to be learnt...

Imad K Harb :After years of taking steps towards informal normalisation, but falling short of breaking from the long-standing Arab position and officially signing a...

A BANGLADESHI scientist who earlier discovered jute polymer and invented “Sonali Bag”, has come up with a method of making biodegradable protective gear, when discarded...

JOURNALIST Faridul Mostafa has been languishing in Cox’s Bazar jail in poor health for the last 11 months after he was arrested in September past...