Md Abbas

Reporter, Print/Digital, The Daily Star

BBS, BMET data shows stark contrast

Bangladeshi citizens living abroad at about 50.53 lakh, which is a third of that reported by other government agencies

1d ago

Tainted, yet given Awami League ticket

The Awami League has nominated several controversial incumbents for the January 7 parliamentary election.

2d ago

16 districts where AL banking on same candidates

The Awami League has decided to bank on the same candidates in 16 districts for the 2024 national elections slated to be held on January 7.

3d ago

BCS written tests: Candidates worried about reaching exam centres amid blockades

Candidates of the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service written tests, starting on November 27, are facing uncertainty due to the ongoing spell of countrywide blockades

5d ago

Hartal, Blockade: Low-income group worst hit

With worried eyes, Shuily Begum, a day labourer, was waiting in the capital’s Mirpur 11 area alongside hundreds of other day labourers, hoping to find work.

6d ago

Revisiting ‘Chobir Deshe, Kobitar Deshe’

The book captures all the enjoyable experiences of travelling, and the food they ate, and provides descriptions of France's seas.

1w ago

7 out of every 100 youths have diabetes

A recent study reveals that over 7.4 out of every 100 young people aged 15 to 35 in Bangladesh have diabetes, with a higher prevalence among females at 7.8 percent compared to males at 6.9 percent.

2w ago

Eden Mohila College: 150 years of history and glory

The Eden Mohila College is noted not only for its academic excellence and its pioneering role in promoting women’s education in erstwhile British Bengal and present-day Bangladesh, but also for its glorious past and major contributions in shaping the nation’s history.

2w ago
November 29, 2023
November 29, 2023

BBS, BMET data shows stark contrast

Bangladeshi citizens living abroad at about 50.53 lakh, which is a third of that reported by other government agencies

November 28, 2023
November 28, 2023

Tainted, yet given Awami League ticket

The Awami League has nominated several controversial incumbents for the January 7 parliamentary election.

November 26, 2023
November 26, 2023

16 districts where AL banking on same candidates

The Awami League has decided to bank on the same candidates in 16 districts for the 2024 national elections slated to be held on January 7.

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

BCS written tests: Candidates worried about reaching exam centres amid blockades

Candidates of the 45th Bangladesh Civil Service written tests, starting on November 27, are facing uncertainty due to the ongoing spell of countrywide blockades

November 24, 2023
November 24, 2023

Hartal, Blockade: Low-income group worst hit

With worried eyes, Shuily Begum, a day labourer, was waiting in the capital’s Mirpur 11 area alongside hundreds of other day labourers, hoping to find work.

November 18, 2023
November 18, 2023

Revisiting ‘Chobir Deshe, Kobitar Deshe’

The book captures all the enjoyable experiences of travelling, and the food they ate, and provides descriptions of France's seas.

November 14, 2023
November 14, 2023

7 out of every 100 youths have diabetes

A recent study reveals that over 7.4 out of every 100 young people aged 15 to 35 in Bangladesh have diabetes, with a higher prevalence among females at 7.8 percent compared to males at 6.9 percent.

November 11, 2023
November 11, 2023

Eden Mohila College: 150 years of history and glory

The Eden Mohila College is noted not only for its academic excellence and its pioneering role in promoting women’s education in erstwhile British Bengal and present-day Bangladesh, but also for its glorious past and major contributions in shaping the nation’s history.

November 8, 2023
November 8, 2023

Risk lives or skip recruitment tests?

The BNP-Jamaat led blockade has caused uncertainty for over 2 lakh government job seekers, affecting recruitment tests at 10 state-owned banks and financial institutions, along with the Power Development Board. 

November 4, 2023
November 4, 2023

Tanguar Haor a magical place worth revisiting

While chatting with my seniors at a cafe in Purana Paltan, Tipu bhai casually mentioned that he was going to Sunamganj to visit Tanguar Haor with a travel group. Since I had never been there, I asked him to include me in the team. Tipu bhai agreed.

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