What makes public servants feel superior?
The deputy commissioner of Rangpur has misbehaved with a teacher. His fault? He didn’t address the DC as “Sir”. Meanwhile, in another incident, a judge in Bogura forced the mother of a school student to beg an apology for allegedly insulting her on social media.
Not road accident but 'murder' due to negligence
A death is an accident only when it occurs in spite of all logical, scientific and experience-based steps taken to prevent it
‘Government wants everyone to be its PR officer’
According to him, these incidents expose the intolerant mindset of the government, the Bangla Academy, and of the Dhaka University administration.
Is Bangla Academy trying to suppress freedom of expression?
Bangla Academy did not allot a stall to Adarsha Prakashani at the Ekushey Book Fair on allegations of 'political obscenity'. The question arises, whether this is actually an excuse to suppress dissent.
Satire Show: Railway’s whole life is a loss
Panchagarh has five trains, but hundreds in Narayangaj don’t have the trains they need. Why? Is it because it is the Railway Minister’s district? One-third of the trains are inoperative, and the railway incurs losses every year. Carew gives a service, and makes a profit too, why can’t rail?
How prepared is Awami League’s old guard to tackle new challenges?
New challenges for Awami League.
What makes public servants feel superior?
The deputy commissioner of Rangpur has misbehaved with a teacher. His fault? He didn’t address the DC as “Sir”. Meanwhile, in another incident, a judge in Bogura forced the mother of a school student to beg an apology for allegedly insulting her on social media.
Not road accident but 'murder' due to negligence
A death is an accident only when it occurs in spite of all logical, scientific and experience-based steps taken to prevent it
Destructive ‘development’ efforts by Water Development Board
Our rivers are being attacked one after another. India's dams, river connectivity plans, and various projects undertaken within the country, encroachment and pollution are all taking our rivers closer to extinction.
Road crash deaths know no end
The horrific accident that happened on the Dhaka-Bhanga expressway on Sunday once again brought to fore the issues in our transport sector. Mozammel Hoque Chowdhury, secretary general of Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity, talks to The Daily Star Opinion about the reasons behind such tragedies on our highways and how to prevent them.
Import dependence is the root cause of our energy crisis
Recently, State Minister for Power, Energy and Mineral Resources Nasrul Hamid has said that there is hardly any undiscovered gas in the country. But is this the reality?
Who do we look to for a solution for these fatal accidents?
Can the explosion in Gulistan’s Siddikbazar be just pronounced as another accident? Or is it another fatal reminder that the authorities are in complete disregard for our safety and security?
What's the reason behind bike speed limit of 30kmh?
The government has drafted the "Motorcycle Traffic Policy" to control reckless driving and accidents. It has been proposed to set the maximum speed of bikes in the city to 30km per hour.
‘Government wants everyone to be its PR officer’
According to him, these incidents expose the intolerant mindset of the government, the Bangla Academy, and of the Dhaka University administration.
Are Sagar-Runi’s killers more powerful than the state?
Over the decade, the investigation officer was changed six times, and the agencies have taken 95 dates from court to complete the probe