Some parties out to oust govt: Bangladesh PM
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the Communist Party and left-leaning parties are fostering an alliance with the BNP-Jamaat to return the country to an era of darkness.
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Ukraine war and the reliance on Russian energy
The writer says the dependence on Russian fossil fuels has somewhat deterred the onslaught of sanctions against them, but the consequences don't end there.
Who will speak for the George Floyds of Bangladesh?
The writer says the government must realise that it will be impossible to hold law enforcement accountable for abuses of power until they are free of political influence.
Covid response funds: Only 15 percent utilised in 2 years
The World Bank, however, had agreed to let the government spend the remaining amount as retrospective financing, which were used for purchasing vaccines from Sinopharm and the…
Flash floods stalk Sunamganj farmers
After the first flash flood hit on March 30, about 7,083 hectares of paddy went under water in the region, causing a loss of around Tk 125 crore (US$14 million).
We can’t let our guard down against Covid-19
With Covid-19 evolving, new strains and variants are expected to surface in the coming months and years. Covid-19 is also expected to become an endemic disease in the long run.
Ukraine war: A silent assault on the developing world
The writer says the Russian invasion is fast becoming a matter of life and death for vulnerable people around the world.
The dangerous reality of being a woman on the streets of Dhaka
The writer says staying on guard every minute of one's existence outside isn't really a solution when they're the ones who must be granted the right to safety on the roads.
Reports of widespread impunity for security force abuses in Bangladesh: US State Dept
Human rights organizations and civil society expressed concern regarding the alleged extrajudicial killings and arrests, claiming many of the victims were innocent.
Canadian govt must ensure security of girl ‘confined by parents’ in Dhaka: High Court
Earlier on Sunday (April 9), during a hearing of the same petition, the High Court bench observed that parents should not impose any decision on children against their will.