Let verdict on Ramisa's case set the tone for justice
At a time when violent criminals and sex offenders of every hue imaginable were on a rampage and committing crimes as though undeterred by the long arm of the law, the public had every reason to doubt if the brutal rape and murder of the eight-year-old schoolgirl Ramisa Akter of...
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Workers' rights: A small step on the long road ahead
Bangladesh's removal from the list of the world's ten worst countries for workers' rights marks a noteworthy development that deserves cautious appreciation. For the first time since 2017, the country has managed to move out of this group, according to the Global Rights Index 2026 published by the International Trade...
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Save Shitalakkhya
Once a vital route for trade and transportation, the Shitalakkhya is now struggling to survive. Over the years, factories, dyeing units, brick kilns, warehouses and illegal settlements have rapidly expanded along its banks. Areas such as Fatullah, Signboard, Kanchpur and Bandar have witnessed extensive commercial encroachment that has narrowed the...
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Education without humanity
As our cities rise with towering buildings and modern infrastructure, our sense of humanity seems to be declining. We celebrate academic excellence, prestigious degrees, and successful careers, yet often ignore the values that truly define a civilised society.A recent incident in Dhaka, where an elderly mother was found dead alone...
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