Hasan Meer

The Rohingya crisis has become an enduring humanitarian disaster, with renewed violence in Myanmar forcing nearly 80,000 more refugees to seek shelter in Bangladesh since August last year

Behind this staggering number lies a grim reality: young lives extinguished far too soon, leaving behind grieving families and communities

Living in Dhaka is an adventure like no other; a chaotic symphony where every moment feels like a test of resilience. The city thrives on contradictions, making survival an art form and endurance a badge of honour.

The city is screaming for help and we are not listening

For the roughly 20 million residents, it seems there are almost as many protest rallies as there are people

Air pollution has become the biggest killer in Bangladesh, and it's not just some far-off statistic

With the international community closely watching, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture in its democratic journey.

The recent study by Bangladesh Health Watch (BHW) paints a troubling picture for graduates in the public health discipline, revealing that 57 percent struggle to find jobs in their field. This statistic is not just a number; it reflects the systemic issues that plague the public health sector in Bangladesh, warranting immediate attention and action

Experts at a recent event in Dhaka highlighted the potential for Bangladesh to pioneer efforts in carbon reduction, with the ready-made garment (RMG) sector as a central player in this transformation

This troubling dynamic has created a deep mistrust that complicates any attempts at meaningful engagement between law enforcement and the communities they serve

Glaring mistakes about July uprising point to falling standards

The grim tally of road crashes and fatalities in Bangladesh in 2024 paints a harrowing picture. These staggering numbers are more than statistics; they are a wake-up call for a nation grappling with a systemic road safety crisis

The ongoing human-elephant conflict in Chattogram's Karnaphuli, Anwara, and Banskhali upazilas is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and human livelihoods

The decline in the number of Bangladeshi migrant workers is a wake-up call for the country's policymakers and stakeholders

Getting tired of your potbelly? 

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.  

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.

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.

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.

Since its inception in 2006, Bomb Disposal Unit -- a specialised force of police trained to disarm bombs and other explosives devices -- has been