Rokia Afzal Rahman: A leader with a quiet strength
Perhaps it is no coincidence that she shared her name with Begum Rokeya, the pioneer of women’s emancipation in the Indian subcontinent during British rule.
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Kindness gives life its biggest dividends
The history of civilisation has shown that humans survive when they are part of a community.
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The poor’s debt burden gets heavier
The vicious cycle of taking loans to pay bills and then taking another loan to pay off the first loan may continue throughout their lives, with little or no real improvement in their living standards.
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A glimpse into the crazy, irrational mind of a woman
Women are crazy because they set the bar ridiculously high for themselves, with no thought of self-preservation.
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When the mind gets foggier than the weather
There is an explanation, however infuriating, to each of the delightful conundrums in public work.
3m ago
Of the AL, for the AL, and by the AL
AL-nominated and AL independent candidates will have enough AL supporters to represent a decent voter turnout.
4m ago
Images you cannot unsee
We will remember the faces of the smiling Gazan children and their families in the photos—the faces of people who have been wiped out for no fault of their own.
5m ago
July 21, 2023
How to deal with compulsive dodgers
There are those among us who take the game of bluffing as a sport or an art form.
June 23, 2023
The global conspiracy – against women
Clearly, deep-rooted biases and stereotypes are at play.
May 6, 2023
This election year, why not opt for rose-tinted glasses?
Journalists are a bitter lot and are out to be killjoys of any party, especially the ruling one.
April 27, 2023
Why we can’t get enough of aliens
In the US, an alien is not just an extraterrestrial; it could simply mean someone from a foreign country.
April 21, 2023
Age IS a number – get over it
It’s always a bit of a jolt when one is reminded of one’s age.
April 13, 2023
Leaders, beware of sycophants
Being surrounded by sycophants is an occupational hazard for anyone who has some form of power.
April 12, 2023
A revolutionary’s journey
The first time I saw Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury was in 2007, for a story in our weekend magazine in The Daily Star, on his Nagar Hospital on Mirpur Road, where anyone, no matter how poor could get medical care at subisidised costs
March 30, 2023
How did Sultana Jasmine die?
Sultana’s death only re-emphasises just how helpless we are at the hands of law enforcement members.
March 24, 2023
Dhaka airport: A tale of grime and punishment
Be it uncleanliness, chaotic immigration lines, or unnecessary drama at baggage claim - our Dhaka airport has a lot to offer.
February 16, 2023
Well done, BCL sisters!
When it comes to the BCL, ordinary laws do not apply as they are not "ordinary" people.
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