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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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Diary of a Smart Phone addict

I was never much of a tech-savvy person. Even when I was younger, I never fell into the hype of the newest trendy phones. Since I got
25 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Don't Be a Bystander

Don't Be a Bystander

Diffusion of responsibility can manifest itself in such situations, which leads to a group of people who, through action or inaction, allow events to occur which they would never allow if they were alone. This is referred to as 'groupshift.'
18 August 2016, 18:00 PM
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5 Things to Keep In Mind before Sharing an Article on Social Media

Many of us tend to share a lot of articles on social media- to share news, to raise awareness, to freak people out- and the list
11 August 2016, 18:00 PM
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Ending the Harry Potter Chapter

There was an announcement on Bookworm Bangladesh's page on Facebook, and I squealed, out loud, sitting at my office desk. The squeal was all too familiar to those who had the heart of a Potterhead, and my colleague (a fellow Potterhead) sprung up from her seat and yelled, 'I BOUGHT IT! I BOUGHT IT!'
11 August 2016, 18:00 PM
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Because I Am a Girl?

You would think in this day and age, in these modern times, in such a fast-paced world, employees would be treated as employees. You would think that the input of work and the rewards for it would not be taken or given with the consideration of the employee's gender.
11 August 2016, 18:00 PM
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5 Quick Fixes in the House

So there's a little, tiny, trivial, silly problem in the house – say, a squeaky hinge, or those wonderful bet-er (cane) chairs have sagged to no end and have become unusable.
28 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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House of Equals

Let us first learn what a 'gender role' is.
28 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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BAFA: A History

Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury, or more commonly known as Bulbul Chowdhury, was born in Chunatigram, Chittagong and grew up in Kolkata. “At that time, a muslim boy who dances was considered impossible!” says Hasanur Rahman Bacchu, guitar-guru and President, Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts.
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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Love for Bangladesh

While fear gripped Dhaka city after the gruesome 1/7 attacks at the Holey Artisan Bakery, claiming 22 lives, there were individuals all across the globe showing support and giving sympathy to those affected by the tragedy.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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IT IS ABOUT TIME

For a long while after the 7/1 attacks in Holey Artisan Bakery, in Gulshan, Dhaka, the police and law enforcement agencies have told us that they have Tahmid Hasib Khan, 22, and Hasnat Karim, 47, held as suspects. These two individuals have been held by the police and detectives for almost two weeks, without being allowed to meet their families or speak to lawyers. Their relatives and family members could never find out how they are doing.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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5 Eid Gifts Under 1000 Takas

Eid is a time for closeness and celebration. A festival that shows the true spirit of our beautiful religion, families and friends
30 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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Saving motherhood

A woman can bleed to death in a couple of hours, or even less, after giving birth. In rural areas, where hospitals may be days
24 June 2016, 18:10 PM
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1 Minute Please!

On November 8th, 2014, 3 stars were born on the stage of Lux Channel I Superstar. Of them, one is Neelanjona Neela, who
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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5 Things That Do Not Break Your Fast

People in our region have a lot of misconceptions about what breaks the fast and what does not. After going through some
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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In Search of Equality

"The hardships that my mother, like other mothers in our country, went through- she did not deserve it,” says Dr Sayed Saikh Imtiaz, Chairperson and Associate Professor, Department of Women and Gender Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Executive Director (Honorary), Center for Men and Masculinities Studies (CMMS).
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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For our four-legged friends

Over the past few years, animal welfare and rights have finally become a topic that is being discussed and taken seriously.
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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IN THE NAME OF HARMONY

“I have come from Baitul Mukarram. I read in the news that you were offering iftaar. Can I get a box?” asks a hopeful, smiling
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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Dharmarajika's Act of Compassion

At the beginning of this Holy month of Ramadan, the internet exploded with a video going viral- but for good reason.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please!

Saju Khadem is a very well heard of name in Bangladesh. Popular for his television acting and hilarious antics, Saju Khadem
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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The Milkshake Collective

The Milkshake Collective is a group of 22 local artists, specialising art forms starting from pop to modern and graphic. Each
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM

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