Rohingyas, a Muslim, Bangla-speaking ethnic group living in the Rakhine state are categorically denied citizenship rights, as well as subjected to violent repression at the hands of government forces, Buddhist extremists, and the region's majority ethnic group, the Arakan/Rakhine.

Just the fact that at least 265 people have died and 1,153 have been injured in only 12 days during this year's Eid holidays is maddening.

A picture carried on the front page of this newspaper on September 21 shows a toddler-carrying parent nonchalantly crossing the median that runs between opposing lanes on Pragati Sarani.

Speakers at a meeting in front of Gaibandha Press Club yesterday urged the authorities concerned to ensure smooth power supply and take immediate step to stop the 'ghost' bills for power consumption.

Shirin Shila, 16, of a remote village of Chirirbandar upazila under the district has been nominated for contention for the prestigious International Children's Peace Prize in recognition of her extraordinary efforts to protect the children's rights in her locality.

The dirtiest place in Tangail town, previously known as 'District Lake,' has turned into a most beautiful place, and has been renamed 'DC Lake.'

Six months have passed since her daughter was murdered. With investigations into the murder not making any progress, Tonu's mother has called on the authorities to deliver the justice that she and her family is owed.

It is very inopportune that pilgrims, who perform hajj with so much hope, not to say spending so much money, have to suffer at every step during the journey due to mismanagement and irresponsibility.

It is unthinkable that the Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH) is operating today with the same staff levels it had back in 1969.

Hindus in different districts in the country are buzzing with excitement as sculptors give last minute touches to statues of Durga in preparation for the five-day Sharodiya Utsab.

Three major stories in some of yesterday's newspapers were related to the ruling party MP or their wards. One story had to do with an AL

Waiting in long queues with heavy bags on their shoulders, Jahangirnagar University students are forced to fight for library seats starting

Till going to press we have reports of 64 deaths in roads crashes all over the country since the start of the Eid holidays.

It does not take much research work to tell us that Dhaka has lost its urban character. The city has become a place where every element of life - earth, water and air- has been poisoned.

Many people, who came to their native homes to celebrate Eid, didn't get tickets at Lalmonirhat Railway Station to

Some local people slaughtered sacrificial animals during Eid-ul Azha at the Poura Shaheed Jabed High School ground

A total of 1,053 Hajjis suffered immensely due to delay of Biman Bangladesh hajj flight while returning to Dhaka from Saudi Arabia, thanks to the mismanagement and irresponsibility of private and government Hajj operators.

The way a nine-year-old domestic help was tortured by her employers in Gazipur speaks volumes about the helplessness and

It is baffling that the relocation of all tannery factories from Hazaribagh to the tannery park in Savar is yet to be completed 13 years after

We are shocked at the death of an elderly couple who were killed at the East Sheorapara bus stand on September 14 after being struck by a speeding car.