Bishakha Devnath

Her mother notices stolen glances at Fatema from nearby houses, which fills her with unease. Fearful that something “unholy” might happen to the girl, she decides to marry the teenager off instead of helping her prepare for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) examinations.

Indian journalists should uphold journalistic standards and present reports based on facts.

The face of the minority keeps changing depending on national borders.

What is good politics for a party, or any party, may not result in good economics

Many healthcare facilities across the capital have been breaching their legal obligations on safe disposal of medical waste, but a decade-old system is failing to hold them accountable.

A 250-bed hospital in Dhanmondi produces about 4,000 litres of liquid waste a day. The liquid is treated to ensure that it doesn’t spread infection when disposed of.

A worker hacks away at a pipe-like object at a small scrap shop in Old Dhaka’s Islambagh. The sound of his hammer crashing against the pipe is instantly followed by bits of plastic flying off in all directions. Flecks of yellow and red tint the air.

He is an apparent big shot in the black market of medical recyclables. Probably in his late thirties, the man keeps close supervision over his business and is careful to leave no footprints behind.