A Closer Look
International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists / A moment for self-reflection
Journalists today must be both defenders of truth and advocates for change within the profession and in the wider society.
Opinion / Unbridled corruption and a minister’s reckless comment
The ruling regime should focus less on talking and more on actions, to create a conducive environment that truly eliminates corruption.
Civil war in Myanmar: Bangladesh should revisit its national security strategy
It is high time Bangladesh revised its national security strategy and worked in close collaboration with the other key regional players.
Biman’s frustrating legacy of misadventures
That Biman is a highly corrupt institution that thrives on shameless plundering of public money is no secret.
FY2024-25 Budget / Whitening black money, raising taxes won’t fix our economic ails
These measures are a slap in the face of honest taxpayers who diligently pay taxes on their legitimate income every year.
Children must be protected from abuse and torture
We have become a society in which children have become a tool to satiate the filthy desires of the stronger
How are electrolyte drinks regulated in Bangladesh?
Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) has recently sued the owners of seven companies for selling five popular brands of electrolyte drink without necessary approvals.
Dhaka's toxic air: An invisible killer on the loose
Dhaka's air did not become unbreathable overnight, nor is there any instant solution to it.
The Rohingya feel pangs of hunger too
The international community cannot turn their backs on the Rohingya refugees.
Caught in the politics of aid, Syria is suffering
Death toll in Syria currently stands over 5,800 (as of 3:30 pm Bangladesh time, February 15). With every passing hour, chances of finding survivors are becoming slimmer.
The world mustn't fail Turkey-Syria earthquake victims
Aid agencies, both the Turkish and Syrian governments, and the rebel groups must all work together.
Israel’s military capability should be neutralised
Israel spares neither children nor the elderly in its thirst for aggression and bloodshed.
The Cambodian nightmare
The recent surge in human trafficking to Cambodia from Bangladesh raises questions about the intentions and capability of the relevant authorities in addressing the situation.
Conflict with Israel: Iran should tread with caution
Iran's response to Israel's provocations should be non-violent and measured.
Economic pitfalls: Can South Asia turn itself around in 2023?
We need to open up to possibilities available outside the ones offered by the West
The treacherous banking journey of women entrepreneurs
Women's access to finance remains difficult and often riddled with pitfalls.
Incompetence, complacence and freed militants
The escape of these militants poses serious risks for national security.
Ayat and beyond: Where are our children’s rights?
This tragic incident with Ayat sparked off certain questions about the rights of our children and our ability to address them.