State, media owners must help protect independent journalism

The government’s decision to transfer urban primary healthcare services in 12 city corporations and 23 municipalities from the Local Government Division (LGD) to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), along with its plan to establish 170 new urban health centres in Dhaka and Chattogram, marks a turning point for the country’s health sector.

Without foundational skills, students cannot thrive in secondary education.

It is concerning to learn that Bangladesh may face a urea shortfall of around one lakh tonnes for the upcoming Aman season if the government fails to secure fresh import commitments.

Innovative solutions and political will key to curbing crash fatalities.

Amend laws, train police appropriately to stop journalist harassment

Secure adequate supplies of testing kits, explore alternative procurement channels.

The ongoing measles crisis has exposed myriad gaps in our public healthcare infrastructure, especially in the most remote regions.

Govt must enact a law that ensures its operational and financial independence.

Govt’s good intentions must translate into urgent, credible action

Govt must open an inquiry to establish individual responsibility.

It is utterly frustrating that thousands of experienced women in the country are being pushed out of the workforce at the very stage when they are ready to assume leadership roles.

Recent rise in criminal gangs’ activities exposes systemic failure

It was in January 2021 that the two city corporations of Dhaka took over the management and maintenance of 26 canals and 10 kilometres of box culverts from Dhaka Wasa, under whose authority the canals of our capital had become victims of clogging, pollution, and encroachment.

Scrap provisions of laws that threaten journalists

Govt must restrict high-risk additives in consumer products

It creates long-term financial obligations for Bangladesh

Leaving the graft watchdog leaderless is unacceptable.

Govt must protect farmers’ rights, check dyke construction anomalies

It is unacceptable that thousands of our women workers who migrate to the Middle East in search of better economic opportunities continue to face abuse, exploitation, and abandonment, with little to no scope for redress.