Take urgent measures to check the trend

Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury will be remembered for his tireless pro-people activism

Reliable data key to preventing road crashes and casualties

But it’s a vital first step, and needs to be implemented regularly

Mess residents’ struggle highlights vulnerability to high food prices

Authorities must not let our demographic dividend go to waste

MMC must take action now to stop the trashing of a lifeline

UGC must hurry up with an anti-ragging policy

Government should address lack of progress in project on setting up district-level ICUs

Politics of confrontation must end

The government must amp up monitoring and implement the relevant laws to protect them. We urge all authorities concerned to treat this matter with utmost sincerity before time runs out, and take stern action against the rampant destruction of our last remaining water bodies.

The government must urgently assist them

Govt must fully implement road safety act, prevent crashes during upcoming Eid rush

Bangabazar fire serves as a reminder that many markets and buildings remain at risk

They are forcing patients to pay almost double the usual fare

Trial run of first train marks a key step in connecting Dhaka with the country's southwest

While the decision to scrap the EVMs is a step in the right direction, the EC must not lose sight of the fact that there are many other pressing issues that it must address for a free, fair and participatory elections.

It is important to remember that as with most markets in Dhaka – and other major cities – the Bangabazar Shopping Complex barely had any proper fire safety measures in place.

There is still scope to increase remittance inflow through the official channel

Sutang's water has become so polluted that it can no longer be used