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Naziba Basher

The author is a Sub Editor, News Desk at The Daily Star

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Reaction / Who made you spokesperson for 180 million people?

13 May 2026, 21:49 PM
In Bangladesh’s political rhetoric, ‘the people’ are forever angry, ready, and united, except real citizens rarely fit so neatly into party lines
13 May 2026, 21:49 PM
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100 years of Attenborough: The man who taught the world to love the Earth

8 May 2026, 01:40 AM
His voice still inspires humanity to love and protect earth
8 May 2026, 01:40 AM
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Reaction / A country that keeps asking its children to survive its failures

5 May 2026, 21:55 PM
From sexual abuse and child marriage to labour exploitation and preventable disease, Bangladesh’s children are paying the price for adult negligence and broken systems
5 May 2026, 21:55 PM
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Reaction / Bagerhat dog death: What it says about us

12 April 2026, 15:53 PM
Viral video raises questions about public inaction and accountability
12 April 2026, 15:53 PM
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Jane Goodall Day / Lessons from Jane: A mirror for Bangladesh

4 April 2026, 21:17 PM
Yesterday on April 3, the world observed “Jane Goodall Day” -- the first since her passing in October last year
4 April 2026, 21:17 PM
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Reaction / Debunking the myth of 'stray-free' countries

30 March 2026, 20:55 PM
The lie we tell when a stray dog is beaten, poisoned, or ‘disappeared’ in Bangladesh
30 March 2026, 20:55 PM
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Reaction / Before you ask where women’s groups were, tell us where you were

13 February 2026, 21:30 PM
To the press secretary: Activism cannot make up for state failure
13 February 2026, 21:30 PM
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Reaction / A woman’s message to the government we just elected

13 February 2026, 17:54 PM
We understand compromise, but we do not accept betrayal
13 February 2026, 17:54 PM
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“Youth is beauty”

A jointly coordinated conference by Dove and The Daily Star called #ChooseBeautiful, held on 25 April 2015, was attended by some of the most empowered women of the country, who shared experiences and wise words to inspire young girls who suffer from insecurity and low self-esteem.
8 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Ready to Fight Back!

We all say and know that sexual harassment has, unfortunately, become a part of our daily lives. Everyday, women out on the streets of Dhaka face harassment in some form or the other.
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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COOKING UP A STORM

Syed Tazammul Huq Tareq has conquered a world that is important to all of us- the world of the culinary arts.
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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Orchita Sporshia

Orchita Sporshia is a well known name in the media.
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Sara L Taylor

THE CHANGE WE WANT

One gap that desperately needs to be bridged, is amongst those with the strongest hold on society and those who want to develop it.
28 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Ata Mohammad Adnan

PLAYING A DOUBLE ROLE

Carrying an MBBS in one hand, and a camera in the other, Ata Mohammad Adnan showed the world that even busy doctors have pursuable passions. With recognition from home and abroad alike, Ata is now a well known name in the world of photography.
28 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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GET RID OF THAT PINK EYE!

It is mid-May and summer has already hit the city with full blow. It's now time to gear-up and stay safe from all the summer-time health risks. One of the most common infections to spread in this dreaded weather is conjunctivitis.
21 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Gazi Ahmed Shubhro

ADVERTISING EXCEPTIONALITY

Award winning Ad Filmmaker and Managing Director of RED dot Multimedia Ltd, Gazi Ahmed Shubhro has had a life full of surprises. Today he stands as one of the most popular directors in the country, when it comes to ad films.
21 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GENDER AND RELIGION

Gender discrimination has been a prevailing problem for years now in South East Asia and is an issue, for which many people use religion as an excuse.
21 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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THE WAKE OF DISASTER

As the World faces its problems with hate, war and terror, and we see countries demolished by the power of people, we get angry, we cry, we pray, we fight back.
21 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Shathira Jakir Jesy

Living the dream

Born in Lalmonirhat, Jesy did her schooling till class 7. “I was very adamant about playing cricket. When I was aspiring to be a cricketer, we didn't have a national women's team.
14 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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LOVE IS A FOUR-LEGGED WORD!

A week ago, on 8th May 2015, Obhoyaronno Animal Welfare Foundation hosted a 'Doggy and Kitty Day Out' for the first time, at Ladies Club, Gulshan.
14 May 2015, 18:00 PM

BANNING NOT A SOLUTION

The main thing to establish is not that the freedom of expression is being controlled but that the culture of impunity is to be removed from the said 'expression'.
7 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Anika Ahmed

For the Love of Food

Anika Ahmed is a young entrepreneur who has entered the restaurant business recently, and has already reached great heights with The Glasshouse Brasserie.
7 May 2015, 18:00 PM
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Right to Vote!

As citizens of Bangladesh, one of the few privileges we have is to vote. Every election morning, people all across the nation get ready to make a difference. We get ready to finally matter in a country where political wars cloud our presence all year around. On this day,
30 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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LAWS FOR ANIMALS

Recently, there has been a rise in animal trading, in the country, where many people bring in foreign breeds and sell them. The traders,
30 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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At the Root of the Matter

Sexual harassment, thankfully enough, has now become a topic of discussion amongst peers.
30 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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BEGINNING A NEW CHAPTER

Supriti Dhar is a journalist by profession, activist by choice and editor of an award winning blog - Women Chapter.
23 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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CERVICAL CANCER TREATMENT AND PREVENTION

With all the unhealthy food, unhealthy air that we breathe, and a chaotic lifestyle in a country like Bangladesh, a woman needs to keep
23 April 2015, 18:00 PM
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LEADING WITH PASSION

History was created when a young, vibrant, and determined Bangladeshi HR professional, Mohammad Nazrul Islam, was selected as one of the 100 Most Talented Global HR Leaders, at the 23rd World HRD Congress, this year.
16 April 2015, 18:00 PM

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