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Miftahul Jannat

Miftahul Jannat is a journalist and feature writer at The Daily Star. She can be reached at miftahul@thedailystar.net

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Sword fighting in my head

15 May 2026, 09:30 AM
Writing, at its core, demands a degree of honesty after all.
15 May 2026, 09:30 AM
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Art and odyssey of female cartoonists in Bangladesh

3 May 2026, 13:00 PM
When girls draw comics, the topics become far more diverse – touching on nature, family issues, mental health, and self-realisation.
3 May 2026, 13:00 PM
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Interactive: Bangladesh Labour History · 1881 - 2026 / Fight for Justice

30 April 2026, 20:55 PM
This timeline traces key moments, documenting adversity and progress, and offering insight into the quest for justice.
30 April 2026, 20:55 PM
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Interactive / How many more lives before workplaces become safe?

23 April 2026, 19:05 PM
A visual journey through Bangladesh’s deadliest industrial disasters over the last 21 years.
23 April 2026, 19:05 PM
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Echoes of Anne Frank in Swati’s war diary

25 March 2026, 15:57 PM
Morning does not bring relief. It brings curfew. The city becomes a prison of smoke and silence. From behind closed doors, they glimpse fires still raging, hear distant shots. Anyone who dared step outside, she records, was shot.
25 March 2026, 15:57 PM
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Public lands, patriarchal rules

8 March 2026, 12:00 PM
Across rural Bangladesh, thousands of women contribute daily to farming, fishing, and resource management. They cultivate crops, rear livestock, mend nets, process fish, and manage household economies. But when it comes to formal access to public land, wetlands, and agricultural credit, they remain largely invisible.
8 March 2026, 12:00 PM
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Bangla in the age of algorithms

21 February 2026, 00:01 AM
For the first time in history, language evolution is partly being steered by machines trained on digital data.
21 February 2026, 00:01 AM
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The hidden cost of battery-run rides

14 February 2026, 00:57 AM
The rise of battery-run auto rickshaws has changed the rhythm of Bangladesh’s streets. They are fast, affordable, and everywhere.
14 February 2026, 00:57 AM
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Reap the rewards

As more Bangladeshis live and work abroad, securing a prosperous future means making smarter financial choices today. Offshore banking has emerged as a strategic tool for Bangladesh, offering its citizens abroad a way to stay financially connected to their homeland while accessing global benefits.
28 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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Maximize Functionality in Compact Living

Overpopulation and urban density have squeezed the living space of modern apartments to accommodate more people.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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Elevate Your Apartment with Impeccable Floor Tiles

Step into any modern apartment today, and you are likely to find a canvas of stylish floor tiles beneath your feet—an artful blend of function and flair.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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Quieting the Chaos: Effective Noise Reduction Solutions for Urban Areas

Amidst the urban cacophony, finding tranquility even within the four walls can be challenging. In large cities, especially in Dhaka, noise levels consistently exceed the acceptable limits.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM

Bringing International Degrees to Your Doorstep

Pursuing an international degree can be overwhelming and expensive. From navigating the admissions process to securing a visa and relocating to a new country, each step demands a significant amount of time and effort. Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) helps you transcend geographical boundaries by allowing you to prepare for, pursue, or even complete your long-dreamt foreign degree right here in Dhaka.
28 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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Secure a career for the next 40 years without leaving the country

The Daily Star (TDS): Universal College Bangladesh (UCB) has garnered a reputation for itself over the years. What are your organisational missions, and how would you describe the institution?
28 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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Greening Banking Practices

As resource depletion and climate change become pressing issues, all sectors are moving towards sustainable practices to ensure long-term growth. The banking sector in Bangladesh is also stepping up to the challenge by expanding service coverage in ways that contribute to sustainable finance.
26 August 2024, 18:00 PM
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Empowering Her Wallet: Top Savings Schemes for Women

The concept of women’s personal finance in Bangladesh is still relatively new, although it is gaining momentum in recent years with increasing financial inclusion and more women playing an active role in managing their finances.
30 July 2024, 18:00 PM
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Brandon Taylor’s ‘Real Life’—It’s seldom fair.

Brandon Taylor’s Real Life (Riverhead Books, 2020) begins with the protagonist, Wallace, contemplating his father’s death and feeling lonely amongst his friends because they do not understand the experiences he has had. The novel’s exploration of “real life” over the course of a weekend is also one that unpacks identity, race, sexuality, and the sheer boredom and frustration of postgraduate life. 
18 November 2021, 07:16 AM
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