Ashik Abdullah Apu

Reporter, Print/Digital, The Daily Star

G20 Summit: AL upbeat about ties with US

The ruling Awami League camp is upbeat about its relations with the United States following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent India trip to attend the G20 summit.

3w ago

Counter anti-govt propaganda on social media

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday told her party leaders to spend at least half an hour on social media every day fighting anti-government propaganda.

3w ago

Living with traumas and splinters

Daulatun Nahar shudders when questions are asked about the August 21 grenade attack that forced her to adjust to a life of pain and trauma. Many nights she cannot sleep due to the physical suffering caused by splinters that live in her body in the hundreds.

General Election: Rally behind whoever the party picks

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday made the leaders from all tiers of her party vow that they would forget the divisions and campaign for those who get the party’s nomination in the coming national election.

BCL central committee: It’s a DU show

Dhaka University students have been selected for  the majority of crucial positions in the central committee of the Awami League-backed student organisation, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).

Dhaka-17 by-polls: Slum dwellers to be a key factor

In absence of BNP, the Dhaka-17 by-polls scheduled for July 17, is shaping up to be a two-horse race between the ruling Awami League candidate, Muhammad A Arafat, and independent candidate Ashraful Hossain alias Hero Alom.

SCC Councillor Race: AL wins 22 out of 42 posts

At least eight expelled BNP leaders and its associate bodies have been elected ward councillors in Sylhet city while four Jamaat-backed candidates won the polls held on Wednesday. 

Contrasting turnout, slow voting

The Sylhet City Corporation elections held yesterday witnessed a mix of contrasting elements as the turnout of voters in the old areas was disappointing, while a festive atmosphere engulfed the newly-included ones, contributing to an overall increase in voter participation.

September 11, 2023
September 11, 2023

G20 Summit: AL upbeat about ties with US

The ruling Awami League camp is upbeat about its relations with the United States following Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s recent India trip to attend the G20 summit.

September 7, 2023
September 7, 2023

Counter anti-govt propaganda on social media

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday told her party leaders to spend at least half an hour on social media every day fighting anti-government propaganda.

August 21, 2023
August 21, 2023

Living with traumas and splinters

Daulatun Nahar shudders when questions are asked about the August 21 grenade attack that forced her to adjust to a life of pain and trauma. Many nights she cannot sleep due to the physical suffering caused by splinters that live in her body in the hundreds.

August 7, 2023
August 7, 2023

General Election: Rally behind whoever the party picks

Awami League President Sheikh Hasina yesterday made the leaders from all tiers of her party vow that they would forget the divisions and campaign for those who get the party’s nomination in the coming national election.

July 15, 2023
July 15, 2023

BCL central committee: It’s a DU show

Dhaka University students have been selected for  the majority of crucial positions in the central committee of the Awami League-backed student organisation, Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL).

July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023

Dhaka-17 by-polls: Slum dwellers to be a key factor

In absence of BNP, the Dhaka-17 by-polls scheduled for July 17, is shaping up to be a two-horse race between the ruling Awami League candidate, Muhammad A Arafat, and independent candidate Ashraful Hossain alias Hero Alom.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

Contrasting turnout, slow voting

The Sylhet City Corporation elections held yesterday witnessed a mix of contrasting elements as the turnout of voters in the old areas was disappointing, while a festive atmosphere engulfed the newly-included ones, contributing to an overall increase in voter participation.

June 22, 2023
June 22, 2023

SCC Councillor Race: AL wins 22 out of 42 posts

At least eight expelled BNP leaders and its associate bodies have been elected ward councillors in Sylhet city while four Jamaat-backed candidates won the polls held on Wednesday. 

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023

SCC polls: Festive mood in newly added areas

While turnout of voters in old areas of Sylhet City Corporation was disappointing, a festive mood prevailed in the newly added areas during the city polls today

June 21, 2023
June 21, 2023

Councillor races to be close in Sylhet

The battle for Sylhet city mayor in all likelihood will be “one-sided” today but the races of councillors will be tight, said voters of the city.