The writer is a journalist at The Daily Star.
Year after year, flight diversions disrupt schedules, causing frustration and financial losses
As the family marks the 11th anniversary of his death, they continue to grapple with the emotional and financial toll of a justice system that has failed them
The Ekushey Boi Mela at Suhrawardy Udyan was alive with energy yesterday, as families flocked to the book fair, eager to soak in the festive atmosphere. .The air was filled with the joyful laughter of children, their excitement contagious as they darted from one bookstall to another, their
The Sangu river, winding through the hilly district of Bandarban, is an embodiment of nature’s beauty, its crystal-clear waters flowing serenely past steep hills and lush greenery.
Girls should not have to fight for their right to play
Nilkhet is not merely a name on Dhaka’s map; it is an emotion. A place steeped in layers of memory, significance, and quiet reverence for the book lovers of this bustling city.
The Rohingya crisis has become an enduring humanitarian disaster, with renewed violence in Myanmar forcing nearly 80,000 more refugees to seek shelter in Bangladesh since August last year
The city is screaming for help and we are not listening
For the roughly 20 million residents, it seems there are almost as many protest rallies as there are people
Air pollution has become the biggest killer in Bangladesh, and it's not just some far-off statistic
With the international community closely watching, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture in its democratic journey.
The recent study by Bangladesh Health Watch (BHW) paints a troubling picture for graduates in the public health discipline, revealing that 57 percent struggle to find jobs in their field. This statistic is not just a number; it reflects the systemic issues that plague the public health sector in Bangladesh, warranting immediate attention and action
Experts at a recent event in Dhaka highlighted the potential for Bangladesh to pioneer efforts in carbon reduction, with the ready-made garment (RMG) sector as a central player in this transformation
This troubling dynamic has created a deep mistrust that complicates any attempts at meaningful engagement between law enforcement and the communities they serve
Glaring mistakes about July uprising point to falling standards
The grim tally of road crashes and fatalities in Bangladesh in 2024 paints a harrowing picture. These staggering numbers are more than statistics; they are a wake-up call for a nation grappling with a systemic road safety crisis
The ongoing human-elephant conflict in Chattogram's Karnaphuli, Anwara, and Banskhali upazilas is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and human livelihoods