What is the point of having an anti-graft watchdog, if not to investigate graft?

It is unfortunate that, in Bangladesh, greedy humans can take possession of public properties through forging documents or resorting to other

We don’t need another botched govt relief programme for the poor

That the government has brought 100 percent of the country’s population under electricity coverage is truly an amazing achievement.

Govt should strengthen relevant bodies, uphold consumer rights

The sight of a bus taking sharp turns on a busy road to get ahead of another bus to pick up passengers is common in Dhaka. It matters little to the first bus driver if a pedestrian comes under the wheels of his vehicle and gets killed in their mad rush.

A day that only highlights our inaction

The news of extrajudicial killings, or reports that expose the percentage of “kills” by the various elements of law enforcement agencies is

We need concrete mechanisms in place to ensure compliance

It is good to see that many farmers in the northern region are now happy as they can see profit coming from cultivation of tea.

Officials must be held accountable for wastage of public money

It is disconcerting to us just how intrinsic corruption seems to be in projects of any size in Bangladesh. Since late January this year, a flurry of reports has

Govt measures must keep people in mind

We are shocked at the death of three school children in Cumilla who were hit by a train on their way to school on Wednesday.

No more carte blanche to errant cops

People with connection to powerful quarters continue to cut down hills across Bangladesh in the name of creating housing plots. It is happening this time

BTRC must withdraw its draft online content regulations

Despite having a good track record of utilising bank loans and paying interests on time, women entrepreneurs in Bangladesh still have to circumvent various

Strict monitoring, legal measures can keep prices in check

On March 8 every year, the International Women’s Day is celebrated, without fail, by governments, organisations, and individuals around the world.