Now it needs to be followed up with action

We congratulate Brac on its 50 years of operations in Bangladesh. Founded on March 21, 1972, by the late Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Brac’s

Take action against those responsible for launch capsize in Shitalakkhya

As it is, Dhaka city’s unbridled and unplanned growth has divested it of the open spaces needed for its residents’ recreation and outdoor

Authorities need to stop being apathetic to common people’s sufferings

It is disconcerting that students of some dormitories in Cumilla University had to face hardships without electricity for three days.

Introduce ration and OMS cards if necessary

We are puzzled by Bangladesh Water Development Board’s (BWDB) excavation strategy for the country’s rivers and canals. According to a

What is the point of having an anti-graft watchdog, if not to investigate graft?

It is unfortunate that, in Bangladesh, greedy humans can take possession of public properties through forging documents or resorting to other

We don’t need another botched govt relief programme for the poor

That the government has brought 100 percent of the country’s population under electricity coverage is truly an amazing achievement.

Govt should strengthen relevant bodies, uphold consumer rights

The sight of a bus taking sharp turns on a busy road to get ahead of another bus to pick up passengers is common in Dhaka. It matters little to the first bus driver if a pedestrian comes under the wheels of his vehicle and gets killed in their mad rush.

A day that only highlights our inaction

The news of extrajudicial killings, or reports that expose the percentage of “kills” by the various elements of law enforcement agencies is

We need concrete mechanisms in place to ensure compliance

It is good to see that many farmers in the northern region are now happy as they can see profit coming from cultivation of tea.

Officials must be held accountable for wastage of public money

It is disconcerting to us just how intrinsic corruption seems to be in projects of any size in Bangladesh. Since late January this year, a flurry of reports has