Slow death of a river

The name of Old Khowai River is to be found in the history books of this land, alongside many other mighty rivers of the country. Unfortunately, it is perhaps on its way to being added to a list of dead rivers unless something is done immediately to save it.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

New research reveals obstacles and opportunities for women-owned businesses in Bangladesh

When it comes to business ownership, women just need fair and equal access—something easier said than done. Centuries of common practices and processes have created fundamental gender-based access disparities.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Sanctions on RAB: Does it reflect a changing US foreign policy?

Does the news of the Biden administration’s sanction on the elite force Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) and seven officials indicate a changing US foreign policy under the Biden administration?
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

We demand a public library

In my village, around 3,500 residents have to work hard to send their children to school. But it is a matter of sorrow for us that we don’t have a
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Pandemic impacts on children may be irreversible

Do we know about the realities of children in newly poor households? According to a survey conducted by the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC) and Brac Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD), the number of new poor in August 2021 reached 3.24 crore.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

The RTI Act works

The importance of a robust Right to Information (RTI) regime for a healthy and vibrant democracy is universally recognised.
18 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Migrants return to Malaysian labour markets

The high costs of labour migration is an issue that must be addressed immediately by our authorities.
18 December 2021, 13:03 PM

Ensure justice for DU student tortured to death

The shocking death of Elma Chowdhury Meghla—a student of Dhaka University’s Department of Dance—at the hands of her in-laws has once again
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Understanding the spirit of the Liberation War

In recent times, there have been many discussions, discourses and deliberations on “muktijuddher chetona,” wherein passionate and eloquent speakers have emphasised the imperative of holding aloft the spirit of our great Liberation War.
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM

The trophies and atrophies of the Covid-19 pandemic

Covid-19 deserves a trophy for virtually connecting many of us during these atrophy-ridden times.
17 December 2021, 18:00 PM

52 million Bangladeshis are now food insecure!

Between 2018 and 2020, the number of people without food security in Bangladesh increased by 2.4 percent, to a whopping 52 million, according to a recent study by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).
17 December 2021, 11:51 AM

Why the delay in appointing SC judges?

We wholeheartedly agree with the chief justice’s statement that formulating a law for the appointment of Supreme Court judges is essential now. Article 95 of
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Celebration of Victory Day continues

Bangladesh continues to celebrate the victory of December 16, 1971, showing deep respect to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the country. On this
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Time to make digital identity a nationwide reality

In this digital age, we frequently perform various transactions online. While doing so, how are we identifying ourselves, or verifying that we are the authorised persons for said transactions?
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

How crucial is nature for our prosperity?

The Government of Bangladesh has recently drafted the Mujib Climate Prosperity Plan Decade 2030.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Golden Jubilee Celebration - Media’s role and the diplomatic challenges in 1971

The mood of the moment is overwhelmingly celebratory. And why not? Not only are we observing 50 years of our independence, but we are doing so with a new sense of pride, accomplishment and, most importantly, confidence—confidence that we can face all the challenges that come our way.
16 December 2021, 18:00 PM

50 years of Bangladesh: The Journey towards Bangabandhu’s Sonar Bangla

The commemoration of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s birth centenary, and the celebrations centred around Bangladesh’s 50 years as an independent nation state, will conclude at the end of the calendar year 2021.
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Take stern action against embezzlers

It is disconcerting to learn that a major insurance company of the country—Fareast Islami Life Insurance—has been accused of allowing its former chairman
15 December 2021, 18:00 PM