No matter how many roads and flyovers are built to accommodate vehicles in the country, pedestrian safety has always been something least prioritised by our authorities.

It is deeply disturbing to see how the rising prices of essentials, coupled with stagnant incomes, is pushing more families towards financial hardship, forcing them to increasingly rely on subsidised food programmes for basic sustenance.

It is unfortunate that Dhaka University is once again poised to get another unelected vice chancellor for the third consecutive term, bypassing the electoral process required by the DU Order, 1973.

Ahsan H Mansur's dismissal and Mostaqur Rahman's appointment are controversial.

It is unacceptable that the newly constructed six-storey building at Rangamati General Hospital—built at a cost of Tk 48.5 crore—remains unused months after its completion.

They give uneasy signals to the public

Soon after his appointment on February 18, the LGRD minister said local government elections would be held as soon as possible.

A shameful failure to protect independent journalism

When a government is strapped for cash, it typically turns inward, borrowing heavily from domestic banks. The collateral damage of this strategy is the private sector, which gets “crowded out” as less money is left for businesses to borrow and expand.

Mohammadpur, Adabor residents deserve to live in peace

We are alarmed by reports that Savar’s Air Quality Index (AQI) soared to 537 on Sunday, surpassing the “hazardous” threshold of 500 and ranking it among the most polluted places in the world.

The government must maintain a strong stance to ensure safe roads.

The short winter this time has brought in the menace of Culex mosquitoes for Dhaka citizens earlier than usual, and as always, our city corporations have largely failed to predict and manage the situation.

How will the US SC verdict affect the US-Bangladesh trade deal?

Investigate allegations of delays and irregularities, take action

Preserve and promote linguistic diversity, build a nation free of discrimination

It must resist the temptation of populism

Govt must curb mob tendencies, check disturbances by party activists

Schools, colleges must make up for disruptions in academic activities

Dialogue at home and abroad will determine that