It is unfortunate that the government has not been able to make any progress in building a vaccine plant and research institute in Bangladesh

Govt shouldn’t seek a backdoor exit out of the crisis

Govt must plan for future, reduce dependence on gas imports

While the need to consume fortified foods to address the issue of micronutrient deficiency is recognised worldwide, it is really unfortunate that

Save Tentultala playground, pay heed to public demand

While it’s not uncommon for open spaces to be encroached by influential people, the recent incident involving a playground in Dhaka’s

US sanctions on Rab are damaging our country’s image

Laws are supposed to protect our rights and security against abuses committed by other people, by organisations, and by the government

Nahid’s gruesome murder should be a wake-up call for the ruling party

The shocking death of 26-year-old Rabiul Islam, after being beaten by a team of policemen in the Kazir Chawra area of Lalmonirhat on April

The cholera outbreak continues to be a headache for residents in certain areas of Dhaka as well as hospitals, doctors and public health

The United Nations, only some days ago, had solemnly hinted at a worldwide food crisis following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and now the World Bank has spelled it out distinctly that the world is facing a “human catastrophe” from soaring food and energy prices because of the war.

It’s high time we started addressing the plight of female migrant workers

The dissolution of almost all zila parishads in Bangladesh has brought a renewed focus on the moribund state of this vital local government

Take this crucial step to protect our rivers

Despite the prime minister’s concern regarding delay in the implementation of important projects in the country, and her suggestion for timely execution, it has almost become a certainty that no project in Bangladesh will be completed within the given time.

Why didn’t they take action before the situation turned violent in New Market area?

It’s disconcerting to know that the government has been able to utilise only around 15 percent of funds allocated for two Covid emergency

Administrators appointed in 61 zila parishads

Leading up to the national budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year (which amounted to Tk 603,681 crore—17.5 percent of the GDP), all eyes were