There are two important points that we would like to flag in this editorial.

The central bank’s plan to award licence to a new non-bank financial institution (NBFI), despite the struggle of around 10 NBFI’s to pay back their customers and the banks, is disturbing.

Hazraat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has been in the news for some years now. Security, or rather the lack of it had caused a lot of headache for the country’s image. Now, there are

Hazraat Shahjalal International Airport (HSIA) has been in the news for some years now. Security, or rather the lack of it had caused a lot of headache for the country’s image. Now,

We are surprised and disappointed that despite incurring continuing losses for the last three years, and a track record of more loss than profit, the Rangpur Sugar Mills Ltd in Gaibandha is increasing production which clearly contradicts common sense.

The level of corruption that took place in procurement of machines and equipment for the Faridpur Medical College and Hospital’s (FMCH) Intensive Care Unit in 2014 is outrageous.

From the discussion that took place at a meeting at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban on Wednesday, concerning the preparation of a work plan to ensure the safety of our female expatriate workers, we are constrained to say that the government’s action here has not been quick, proactive and effective.

Despite the constant alarms being sounded by us in the media about the relentless rise in non-performing loans (NPLs), we find that NPLs are increasing, and not decreasing.

A picture published in The Daily Star on November 27 depicting a part of an illegal market building on the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar Thana Stand being bulldozed by the Roads and Highways department does not give us much hope that the place that has been reclaimed by the authorities will remain clear for long.

The Anti-Terrorism Special Tribunal of Dhaka has found seven of the eight accused in the attack on Holey Artisan bakery, and the brutal murder of 20 hostages and the death in the operation of two police officers in 2016 guilty, and has awarded the death sentence.

The Anti-Corruption Commission has filed a corruption case against three high-ups and a former managing director of Biman, in connection with a scam in the recruitment process of pilots.

While only a few days ago, Dhaka’s air quality was the third or fourth worst in the world, the city recorded the worst air quality in the world on November 25, according to Air Visual.

It was a matter of delight that Dhaka hosted a three-day conference on the theme “Future of Entrepreneurship Education and Experiential Learning

While consumers are still reeling from the shock of the skyrocketing price of onions, despite supplies coming in from abroad, now they are faced with another rude awakening.

Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women which remains a global curse. According to United Nations (UN) data, 1 in 3 women and girls ...

It is a pity that the words of the former UN Secretary General will have no effect at all on the hearts and minds of the military rulers in Myanmar.

According to a report prepared by Bangladesh Poribesh Andolon (BAPA) and Waterkeepers Bangladesh, the government is moving ahead with land acquisition to set up some 17 coal-fired power plants in Cox’s Bazar and Maheshkhali areas.

The horrific collision between a microbus and a speeding bus that killed nine people—part of a bridal party and included six members of the groom’s party

The illegal occupation of the West Bank by Israel for the last 52 years has been the most contentious issue between the two states, Palestine and Israel.

A precondition of any factory or industry getting the administration’s nod to operate is its effluent treatment capability and waste disposal facilities.