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12 years gone: Murder trial still incomplete
The Rana Plaza collapse in Savar remains the deadliest industrial disaster in Bangladesh’s history. On April 24, 2013, the eight-story commercial building crumbled, killing 1,136 people and shocking the entire world. Yet, more than a decade later, the murder trial stemming from the tragedy has yet to be completed even at the trial court level. The long judicial process—which still has to go through the High Court and potentially the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court after a trial court verdict—is prolonging the agony for victims and their families.
12 years since Rana Plaza collapse: Workers' living standards haven't improved
The collapse of Rana Plaza in Savar killed over a thousand garment workers on April 24, 2013, leading to both domestic and international pressure that began to change the overall environment of the sector. A decade after one of the deadliest tragedies in history, labor leaders say that significant improvements have been made in factory safety and that minimum wages have increased, although not enough. However, there has been little real change in the quality of life for the workers.
Rana Plaza survivors pledge to die
Nilufa Begum once walked freely, her active feet taking her everywhere. She used to climb the stairs to the fifth floor of a building to reach her workplace. With her skilled hands, she ran the machines that earned foreign currency and brought financial stability to her family. She covered all household expenses and took care of everyone.
Badhaghat on Chitra River bank stands as witness of time
Standing as a witness to time, the Badhaghat of the zamindars on the bank of the Chitra River in Narail still remains. Influential zamindar Kali Shankar Roy built this structure—known as the "Aquatic Taj Mahal"—in Kurigram 165 years ago beside the Narail-Lakshmipasha-Nowapara road.
No government is truly interested in collecting Liberation War documents
Mir Shamsul Alam Babu is well-known for his work in archiving and documenting the history of Bangladeshi cinema. His two books published by the Bangladesh Film Archive—Kushali Chitragrohok Baby Islam and Chitroshampadok Bashir Hossain—have received considerable attention.
National budget to shrink in size for the first time
The interim government is set to present the country's 54th national budget on June 2.
Speaking from a place of ownership
If there's another election in Bangladesh, then hear me out—I will cast my own vote, not you. I will not sell my rights, nor will I become anyone’s slave. If you sell your vote, you're not just betraying yourself—you are enslaving millions like me. No more of this! I can't even go back to Bangladesh, because what awaits me there is humiliation and insult. Do you know why? Because I refuse to be anyone’s servant—I cannot, and I will not! We fought for our independence, not to bow down to new masters.
Reevaluating agriculture sector and need for an agriculture commission
In recent years, the number of medium and large farmers has been declining, while the number of small farmers has been increasing. This trend has had a negative impact on overall crop production. According to the latest Agricultural Census (2018–19), the number of farms increased by 11.19 percent in 2019 compared to the 2008 census. However, land under the control of large farms decreased by 46.18 percent, while land held by medium farms declined by 36.06 percent. Conversely, small farms have taken control of 32.24 percent more land.
8 martyr sadhus to be remembered on Monday
In the nine months of the Liberation War, the supreme sacrifice made by the brave Bengalis is exemplified by the martyrdom of eight Brahmachari saints in Faridpur. During the early days of the war, the Pakistani army launched a horrific massacre at the Shree Anga Ashram in Goyalchamat at Faridpur, killing eight chanting saints on April 21, 1971.
DUCSU election: Chhatra Union, Chhatra Dal want reforms first
Dhaka University (DU) administration is moving forward with the aim of arranging Dhaka University Central Students' Union (DUCSU) election in the last week of next month. Ahead of the elections, general students, along with the members of several students organisations are worried about a fair environment while the leaders of Chhatra Dal and Chhatra union are against an election without reforms.
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