16 Days of activism: Will the dystopia for women ever end?
TDS: The Women’s Affairs Reforms Commission made 423 recommendations. How much has been implemented?
9 December 2025, 18:12 PM
16 Days of activism: The abuse that leaves no bruise
When 32-year-old Akhi (not her real name) finally left her marriage last year, it was not the beatings that drove her away. It was the slow erasure of her being.
6 December 2025, 18:43 PM
Need stronger political will for disability inclusion
As the country is set to observe the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, Ekushey Padak-winning activist Md Saidul Huq has urged stronger political commitment to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
12 parties sign children’s rights manifesto
Twelve political parties yesterday endorsed a child rights manifesto outlining 10 non-negotiable commitments co-created by children and young people and supported by UNICEF ahead of the 2026 national election.
1 December 2025, 18:10 PM
16 days of activism: AI fuelling cyber violence against women
Experts warn justice system ill-equipped to handle digital crimes
30 November 2025, 18:40 PM
Empowered to stand on their own
When her husband fell ill in 2013 and could no longer work, 36-year-old Moni Begum from Sherpur’s Nakla upazila suddenly became the only earning member of her family. However, she refused to give up.
28 November 2025, 18:00 PM
16 Days of activism / When danger strikes, where can women turn?
Since Sharmin Akter (not her real name), 40, from Gazipur’s Kapasia, was married at just 12, she has endured relentless violence and abuse, describing the daily ordeal like “three meals a day”.
24 November 2025, 18:00 PM
World children’s day: 9% children doing hazardous work
Bangladesh is witnessing a troubling rise in child labour, with the latest government survey showing that about 9.2 percent of children aged 5-17 are engaged in work, up from 6.8 percent in 2019.
19 November 2025, 18:25 PM
Listen to them!
"This is my last time, God knows what happened, but I am not at all tensed for it. As there is no assurance about equal opportunity for
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Respect for Talent
In our country, it is not uncommon for a basic need like education to become difficult to acquire for the poor. However, in spite of all the difficulties, the inherent talent, the endless possibilities and indomitable willpower of these brilliant minds can make it possible to conquer all obstacles.
6 November 2015, 12:09 PM
THE “REFLECT” TEAM
"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team”, said Phil Jackson, an American retired
29 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Sad but True!
Your hangouts, facebook check-ins, get-togethers, occasions every where, there is an inseparable word today.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Beautify Your Room
Close your eyes and imagine, you are sleeping on a bed, hundreds of butterflies and birds are flying around you and there are trees
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM