DMCH’s ‘dirty’ laundry
People from across the country flock to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for treatment. According to hospital authorities, around 4,000 patients remain admitted to this 2,600-bed public hospital on a regular basis.
Female Tea Garden Workers: Workplace sanitation still a far cry for them
For the last 20 years, Chinami Madraji has been working at a tea garden in Moulvibazar. Rain or shine, the 35-year-old mother of five works for eight to 10 hours a day.
‘All about ensuring services to people’
With 13 districts, 42 circles and 96 police stations under its jurisdiction, Dhaka range is one of the most important institutions of police that not only ensures safety and security of people but also oversees and monitors services provided by law enforcers.
Tea Workers’ Day: 100 years of a forgotten tragedy
These days, Shamnarayan Goor doesn’t do much other than sitting on the porch of his hut and watching the day go by, over the hilly terrain of Lungla Tea Garden in Sylhet.
It’s a risky job; we do it to ensure citizens’ safety
Since its inception in 2006, Bomb Disposal Unit -- a specialised force of police trained to disarm bombs and other explosives devices -- has been
Half a century with a shrapnel in her skull
Young Nurjahan Begum and Nuru Mia got married in early 1971.
‘We try to ensure no one is denied justice’
Formed in 2012, Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has earned a reputation for solving the seemingly unsolvable, “sensational” and difficult cases. This specialised unit conducts criminal investigations and digital forensic services by the order of court and Police Headquarters (PHQ). In an interview with The Daily Star, PBI chief, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Banaj Kumar Majumder spoke about the organisation’s work process, achievements, challenges, constraints and future plans.
March 26, 2022
Zap potbellies with potholes
Getting tired of your potbelly?
October 30, 2021
DMCH’s ‘dirty’ laundry
People from across the country flock to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) for treatment. According to hospital authorities, around 4,000 patients remain admitted to this 2,600-bed public hospital on a regular basis.
September 22, 2021
Female Tea Garden Workers: Workplace sanitation still a far cry for them
For the last 20 years, Chinami Madraji has been working at a tea garden in Moulvibazar. Rain or shine, the 35-year-old mother of five works for eight to 10 hours a day.
June 3, 2021
‘All about ensuring services to people’
With 13 districts, 42 circles and 96 police stations under its jurisdiction, Dhaka range is one of the most important institutions of police that not only ensures safety and security of people but also oversees and monitors services provided by law enforcers.
May 20, 2021
Tea Workers’ Day: 100 years of a forgotten tragedy
These days, Shamnarayan Goor doesn’t do much other than sitting on the porch of his hut and watching the day go by, over the hilly terrain of Lungla Tea Garden in Sylhet.
May 17, 2021
It’s a risky job; we do it to ensure citizens’ safety
Since its inception in 2006, Bomb Disposal Unit -- a specialised force of police trained to disarm bombs and other explosives devices -- has been
April 28, 2021
Half a century with a shrapnel in her skull
Young Nurjahan Begum and Nuru Mia got married in early 1971.
April 27, 2021
‘We try to ensure no one is denied justice’
Formed in 2012, Police Bureau of Investigation (PBI) has earned a reputation for solving the seemingly unsolvable, “sensational” and difficult cases. This specialised unit conducts criminal investigations and digital forensic services by the order of court and Police Headquarters (PHQ). In an interview with The Daily Star, PBI chief, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Banaj Kumar Majumder spoke about the organisation’s work process, achievements, challenges, constraints and future plans.
April 18, 2021
Getting vaccine jab in lockdown
When I received an SMS that I have to take the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine yesterday, in the midst of a “strict lockdown”, I was a bit apprehensive.
April 17, 2021
Firsthand account: Getting vaccinated during ‘strict lockdown’
When I received an SMS that I have to take the second dose of Covid-19 vaccine today, during the "strict lockdown", I was a bit apprehensive.
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