Aaqib Hasib

Aaqib Hasib is a sub-editor at The Daily Star. Reach him at [email protected]

‘Why did such tragedy befall my son?’

When the devastating fire broke out from a gas cylinder in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir on Wednesday evening, Shah Alam, a salesman of an ice cream company, rushed to douse the fire with nearby locals.

Where is Bangladesh’s freelance market headed?

Growing up in Bangladesh, there are very few career paths you are steered towards by family, teachers, schools and society. Most of these include traditional desk jobs.

WWE must ‘Finish the Story’

Fans upset as The Rock steals Cody’s Wrestlemania dream

A holy land or graveyard?

For the past 75 years, Israel has been terrorising the people of Palestine with the support of the US and UK.

A taste of Mohammadpur

When you think Mohammadpur, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me, the answer to that question is iconic places to eat.

Picking your major: A case for Anthropology

For an Anthropology major, the world truly is their oyster.

Beckham: Football’s first superstar

Only four-episodes-long, with each instalment being roughly 70-minutes in length, the docu-series "Beckham" showcases the journey David Beckham made as a player across his entire career. From starting out as a young boy in Manchester United to his eventual retirement at PSG and subsequent ownership of Inter Miami.

A night at Hotel Kaalipara

An uncomfortable stillness emanated in the air around Rajpath road. I stood there with my suitcase in my hand, the hair on the back of my neck standing on edge. Glancing left then right, I crossed the road and entered the premises of Hotel Kaalipara.

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

‘Why did such tragedy befall my son?’

When the devastating fire broke out from a gas cylinder in Gazipur’s Kaliakoir on Wednesday evening, Shah Alam, a salesman of an ice cream company, rushed to douse the fire with nearby locals.

February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Where is Bangladesh’s freelance market headed?

Growing up in Bangladesh, there are very few career paths you are steered towards by family, teachers, schools and society. Most of these include traditional desk jobs.

February 5, 2024
February 5, 2024

WWE must ‘Finish the Story’

Fans upset as The Rock steals Cody’s Wrestlemania dream

January 18, 2024
January 18, 2024

A holy land or graveyard?

For the past 75 years, Israel has been terrorising the people of Palestine with the support of the US and UK.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

A taste of Mohammadpur

When you think Mohammadpur, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For me, the answer to that question is iconic places to eat.

November 9, 2023
November 9, 2023

Picking your major: A case for Anthropology

For an Anthropology major, the world truly is their oyster.

November 6, 2023
November 6, 2023

Beckham: Football’s first superstar

Only four-episodes-long, with each instalment being roughly 70-minutes in length, the docu-series "Beckham" showcases the journey David Beckham made as a player across his entire career. From starting out as a young boy in Manchester United to his eventual retirement at PSG and subsequent ownership of Inter Miami.

October 28, 2023
October 28, 2023

A night at Hotel Kaalipara

An uncomfortable stillness emanated in the air around Rajpath road. I stood there with my suitcase in my hand, the hair on the back of my neck standing on edge. Glancing left then right, I crossed the road and entered the premises of Hotel Kaalipara.

October 21, 2023
October 21, 2023

Why we should care about the WGA strike

This strike came about because writers wanted fairer compensations, proper residuals, regulation of artificial intelligence (AI), better working standards, and anti-discrimination measures.

October 11, 2023
October 11, 2023

It’s a Love Story, baby just say yes

Sameer’s mother looked at her husband before quickly stepping in and attempting to defuse the situation. “You know it’s just a heritage thing. We’re not really Biharis".

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