Naim Ul Hasan
Naim Ul Hasan is coordinator of the Bangladesh Tree Protection Movement.
Chained majesties: The plight of captive elephants in Bangladesh
15 August 2026
Bangladesh must urgently end captive elephant exploitation and implement comprehensive rehabilitation systems to ensure true animal welfare.
15 August 2026
Muzharul Islam and his spaces of belonging
14 July 2026
What sets Muzharul Islam apart is his commitment to social thinking.
14 July 2026
Rajuk’s short-sighted DAP puts millions at risk in a major quake
17 December 2025
Unplanned urbanisation, violations of the National Building Code and the Detailed Area Plan (DAP), and rampant filling of wetlands with sand for housing projects have made Dhaka the riskiest city in the country.
17 December 2025
Why we should be worried about the latest revision of DAP
28 October 2025
Revised DAP approved-in-principle raises concerns.
28 October 2025
Public spaces under siege in Bangladesh
16 October 2025
The scarcity of open spaces in Dhaka has long been a serious concern for its residents.
16 October 2025
The government must respect the court’s ruling on Hatirjheel and Panthakunja
21 September 2025
It must remember that its duty is to listen to the people, not the other way round.
21 September 2025
Perils of Panthakunja Park
21 January 2025
The ongoing elevated expressway project took a toll on the Panthakunja park.
21 January 2025
Who owns the public spaces of Dhaka?
18 May 2024
Ideally, a geographical area is supposed to have 25 percent tree coverage to protect its environment, but Dhaka has less than 7 percent.
18 May 2024