Editorial

Decaying masterpieces at DU Library

We are deeply dismayed to learn of the sorry state that the artworks of two of Bangladesh’s most notable artists are currently in.
Don’t use ‘public safety’ to muzzle protests

In politics, especially in Bangladesh, some excuses never seem to be out of fashion. They remain in circulation regardless of how ludicrous they sound, and how consequential their effects may be.
Online harassment of children has frighteningly increased

It is disturbing to know that during the Covid-19 pandemic, many children have experienced various forms of online harassment.
Myanmar’s crackdown on peaceful protesters

According to the UN Human Rights Office, at least 18 people have been killed and 30 others injured after the Myanmar police opened fire on protesters in several places in Myanmar on February 28.
Schools will reopen at last!

Like with many other aspects of our life, the pandemic has dealt a serious blow on the education sector as well. The government has been mulling over
A milestone in our journey as a nation

When Bangladesh was included in the Least Developed Country (LDC) group in 1975—at a time when the country and its economy was still recovering
Why can’t we stop deaths from reckless driving?

We are appalled at yet another horrific road accident that left eight people killed and 17 injured. According to a report in this daily, a recklessly
Relocating the Rohingyas to Bhasan Char

We are encouraged to learn that our foreign minister has requested the UN to provide humanitarian assistance for the Rohingyas in Bhasan Char
River grabbing seems unstoppable

According to a report by The Daily Star on February 25, a road has been built right through the Ubdakhali river in the Bahadurkanda area of
Why did Mushtaq have to die?

We are horrified to know that writer Mushtaq Ahmed, who had been locked up under the Digital Security Act for over nine months and was in
Over 2.5 million vaccinated

As the nationwide vaccination campaign progresses, the latest numbers suggest that over 2.5 million people have been vaccinated against Covid-19 in Bangladesh over the course of 15 days.
Students’ concerns should be addressed

We sympathise with the students of the seven DU-affiliated colleges who have been victims of a number of uncertainties, first due to the chaos caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and now due to the unplanned and unwise decision making of the authorities.
This time, it is the Meghna being attacked

We are dismayed that yet another story of encroachment of a river bank has come in the news. This time, it is Meghna River.
BB’s poor performance as a regulatory authority

Recently, the High Court heavily criticised the Bangladesh Bank for a section of its officials’ alleged links with financial scams involving non-banking
Road accidents keep taking their toll

Hardly a day passes without the painful news of deaths in road accidents. And it seems that we are helpless to do anything to redress the
Unseating MP Papul is not enough

We are relieved to see, finally, that a clear decision has been taken by the parliament regarding disgraced lawmaker Mohammad Shahid Islam, also
Migrant workers to benefit from skills certificates

We laud the government’s latest decision to sign Mutual Recognition Agreements (MRA) with different countries and regional bodies so that international recognition of Bangladeshi migrant workers’ skills certifications can be made possible.
DSA being used to choke freedom of speech and expression

As citizens of an independent, democratic country, we are deeply disturbed by the number of cases under the Digital Security Act that
Let all languages live

As we observed the International Mother Language Day, remembered our language martyrs with respect, expressed our love for our mother tongue
Priceless service of young Red Crescent volunteers

Ever since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic (and the consequent standstill which it caused our world to come to), every small step towards
Building collapse in Keraniganj

Frequent incidents of building collapse in Dhaka have become a major cause for concern for people living in buildings that are built on water-bodies or canals.
Language Martyrs’ Day

As we observe the 69th Anniversary of the Mother Language Day, we pay our deepest respect to those who laid the groundwork for the movement
Drafting a new Road Safety Action Plan is not enough

The Road Safety Authority has recently drafted a new National Road Safety Action Plan for the years 2021-2024, with the aim of bringing down the
Serious lapse in Sylhet airport security

The story of a woman being trafficked into the UK by a human trafficking network in cahoots with immigration police personnel at Sylhet Osmani
Attack on Barishal University students

We are alarmed at the way a group of transport workers attacked Barishal University (BU) students in their private dormitories on Wednesday, leaving at
Railway ministry owes citizens an explanation

We are appalled by the railway ministry’s decision to ignore its own probe committee’s recommendation to take punitive measures against 21
A clean city with more job opportunities?

According to a study by Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives (GAIA), a worldwide alliance working for a global shift towards environmental
Vaccination in rural areas and small towns need a boost

The Covid-19 inoculation drive has been fairly successful in the major cities with more and more people registering for the vaccine and getting the
Why is our economic recovery uneven?

The Center for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has said that Bangladesh’s economy is going through an “uneven recovery” with larger firms bouncing back at a faster pace and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) falling behind.
A landmark verdict for murdered Bangladeshi migrant worker

In what is being hailed as an exemplary and landmark verdict by different Bangladeshi organisations, the main accused in the murder case of