Fires that leave slum people in distress, call for housing
FIRE safety in urban areas has largely been a neglected issue. Risks and vulnerability are especially higher for the poor people. A fire early Friday in the Bauniabadh slum at ReadMore
Eviction drives alone won’t protect Bangladesh rivers
RIVERS are faced with a slow death across Bangladesh. The illegal occupation of river land and indiscriminate disposal of industrial and municipal wastes into the rivers are considered prime reasons ReadMore
A worrying non-compliance in saving Buriganga
THE River Buriganga, the ecological life line of the capital city, faces a slow death. An unchecked discharge of untreated industrial effluents and the city sewage into the river has ReadMore
Government must shore up migration issues at home and abroad
MIGRANT workers by way of their remittances hugely contribute to the national economy, which is evident in that Bangladesh has received more than $4.5 billion in remittances in the first ReadMore
Atrocious minister’s remark on plight of migrant workers
THE exploitation and inhuman sufferings of women migrant workers in Saudi Arabia came to light again when a worker in her desperate attempt to save her life used social media. ReadMore
Regulate BRTA license seekers
It is disturbing to note that following Friday’s enforcement of the Road Transport Act 2018 having provisions for tougher punishment and fines – the number of licence seekers as well ReadMore
Mental healthcare issues need to be addressed in earnest
AN INCREASE in the number of people with mental disorder, a poor access to treatment and the associated social stigma come with worries. The National Mental Health Survey of Bangladesh ReadMore
Eid-E-Milad-Un-Nabi: Know date, history, importance
Shawdesh Desk: Milad-un-Nabi or Eid-e-Milad is the day when Muslims across the world observe the birthday of Prophet Mohammad. It is believed that the Prophet was born in Mecca on ReadMore
