An overwhelming number of people, both in the formal and informal sectors, have lost their jobs in Bangladesh due to the pandemic, but unfortunately the government lacks any data on the actual number of people who may have been impacted.

We are alarmed to learn that a highly toxic ship named J Nat, once used for storing oil by offshore oil and gas companies, is headed towards Bangladesh from Indonesia carrying toxic waste and may reach our coast in a week’s time.

In a shocking development amidst the countrywide lockdown, thousands of garment workers have returned to work in Dhaka, Gazipur, Narayanganj

Sixteen Bangladeshi civil society organisations have urged UN Secretary-General Antonio Gueterres to request host countries to put a hold on

It is most unfortunate that many of the 17 dedicated hospitals for Covid-19 treatment in the country do not yet have their intensive care units

There appears to be no end to the crisis facing frontline workers in the fight against coronavirus. Earlier this week, we got confirmation from a

At a time when the country is seized with the virulent virus, the prospect of onset of dengue looms ominously on the horizon. In this very column

Coronavirus infections in Bangladesh crossed the 5,000 mark recently. To make matters worse, the silent spread of the virus is beginning to take a toll as more and more asymptomatic cases are being detected.

It is worrying that a UN position report has found that Bangladesh has the fewest social protection initiatives in the Asia Pacific region.

That many people infected with coronavirus are hiding information about the disease is a cause for concern because such behaviour is putting

Among the depressing news about the galloping rate of the coronavirus infection in Bangladesh, it is very heartening to learn that our doctors have

Every year, prior to and during Ramadan, prices of daily essentials go beyond the reach of common people, despite the steps taken by the

Healthcare providers at community clinics across the country are risking their lives—and that of their loved ones—by providing services to

Bangladesh has had the distinction of ranking amongst the top inland fish producing nations in the world. But the Covid-19 crisis, which has

As we begin the holy month of Ramadan with devotees around the world observing it with fasting and prayers, we must acknowledge that it has

With the number of coronavirus cases in Bangladesh jumping by around 300-400 per day and the ongoing nationwide shutdown extended to May 5, it is clear that we still have a long way to go in dealing with this crisis. Academics have warned that this prolonged shutdown will lead to a significant increase in session jams at public universities.

It is worrying that the number of Covid-19 cases has been increasing alarmingly in Dhaka, with over 85 percent of all confirmed cases recorded in the division.

It is most unfortunate that many amongst us have taken the directives given by the government to stay at home and maintain social distancing very lightly, despite the fact that the numbers of new infections and deaths from Covid-19 are increasing every day in the country.

In her speech on April 20, the prime minister warned about the possibility of a global food shortage due to the coronavirus if steps are not taken in

The restaurant business has predictably taken a big hit due to the coronavirus outbreak as people have remained mostly locked in their homes during the past weeks. The sector was one of the first affected in Bangladesh as the number of customers started dwindling since late February, forcing businesses to either lay off or send home their employees without pay.