A number of controversial decisions, actions and statements of the EC itself has put it in this situation.

Today, we dedicate our opinion page to shed light on the ongoing tragedy that has befallen the people of Gaza. It is a plea for the world to bear witness to this devastating crisis and to recognize the urgent need for empathy, understanding, and assistance. The suffering of Gaza is not just a regional concern; it is a call to the collective conscience of humanity.

Those claiming to be the heirs of the victims of the Holocaust, continue to rain death, pain and destruction on the Palestinian civilians

Questions have been raised by road safety activists as to whether a human life can be valued at only Tk 5 lakh.

Major cities, including metropolises like Dhaka and Chattogram, consistently rank among the world's least liveable urban areas.

There is little possibility of people buying self-censored, biassed and curated content.

The global financial system looks stable, because central banks have shifted more and more debt onto their books.

This strike came about because writers wanted fairer compensations, proper residuals, regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), better working standards, and anti-discrimination measures.

Will the wage board and our policymakers truly hear the stories of backbreaking work and heartbreaking debt of the garment workers, who have kept the economy going even at its worst phases?

Israel’s occupation of territories and desire to parcel all Palestinians as Arabs to the neighbouring countries have become blatantly clear.

These cases of illegal property purchase abroad are not the main acts of corruption – these are the symptoms.

Fixing instead of ditching clothing is gaining momentum.

And if they are online so much, do they find political engagement on social media to be safe and useful?

We do need a Teesta megaplan, but not the one that the BWDB is proposing.

In Bangladesh, the menace of plastic pollution extends beyond urban areas, affecting coastal regions as well.

The increasing ferocity of Israeli attacks will only garner further support for Palestine.

The fight against breast cancer isn't just about awareness, it's also about equity.

Reducing dependency on international climate financing requires innovation in financial instruments and mechanisms.

To bridge the energy gap and promote climate-friendly sustainable development, increasing renewable energy and energy efficiency are imperative.

When dialogue fails, confrontation becomes inevitable.