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Monira Sharmin

Monira Sharmin is joint convener and executive member at Jatiya Nagorik Committee.

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Opinion / Dhaka’s earthquake danger ignored for too long

23 November 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh presently has only a limited seismic monitoring network rather than a comprehensive nationwide system.
23 November 2025, 02:00 AM
DUCSU election will usher in student unity

DUCSU election will usher in student unity

5 February 2025, 07:00 AM
The last DUCSU election took place in 2019, shrouded by accusations of vote-rigging, anomalies, and dominance by BCL.
5 February 2025, 07:00 AM
Why does the proclamation of July uprising matter?

Why does the proclamation of July uprising matter?

9 January 2025, 05:00 AM
The proclamation of the July uprising will be a profound declaration of justice, resilience, and rebirth.
9 January 2025, 05:00 AM
Robust tech-based response mechanism is needed to tackle flood

Robust tech-based response mechanism is needed to tackle flood

20 October 2024, 08:23 AM
The use of real-time observation to track and manage the changing climate is a crucial element lacking in the existing flood response.
20 October 2024, 08:23 AM
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Political literacy needed now more than ever

1 October 2024, 06:00 AM
The uprising demonstrated the strength of the people's unity, but it also brought attention to the political knowledge gaps and the necessity for political education to get more attention.
1 October 2024, 06:00 AM
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What should be our university culture in a new Bangladesh?

20 August 2024, 11:00 AM
In this reimagined university environment, students should no longer have to struggle for basic necessities.
20 August 2024, 11:00 AM
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The untold agony of Cyclone Remal

3 June 2024, 05:00 AM
The floodwaters left half a million people stranded.
3 June 2024, 05:00 AM
Female students of Dhaka University rallying in support of a safe environment on the campus, on July 5, 2018.

Abantika: A victim of institutional neglect

19 March 2024, 02:00 AM
The universities also didn't organise any awareness activities regarding where and how to file complaints.
19 March 2024, 02:00 AM
A leap day of unforgettable sorrow

A leap day of unforgettable sorrow

The irony is that nobody has faced penalties or culpability for the catastrophic fires over the decades.
4 March 2024, 00:00 AM
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The grave irony of medical negligence causing deaths

Instances of medical malpractice are not uncommon in Bangladesh
23 February 2024, 04:00 AM
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How female-friendly are our office restrooms?

Separate restrooms for women are still not the norm in many workplaces in Bangladesh
10 February 2024, 05:00 AM
Three coaches of Mohanganj Express were set on fire near Tejgaon Railway Station area of Dhaka on December 19. The photo was taken from Kamalapur Railway Station. Photo: Sk Enamul Haq

When will the politics of burning people alive end?

Why haven't our law enforcers been able to identify those responsible for these arson attacks?
7 January 2024, 12:44 PM
As far as Dhaka is concerned, a Rajuk survey found that the city is extremely vulnerable in the face of powerful earthquakes. PHOTO: RASHED SHUMON

Are we taking the risk of earthquakes seriously?

Experts say a powerful earthquake will destroy vast amounts of infrastructure in Bangladesh.
4 December 2023, 13:05 PM
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How ‘sponge cities’ can solve Bangladesh’s flooding problem

A sponge city is one that is built to passively absorb, clean, and use rainfall in an environmentally benign manner, reducing polluting and hazardous run-off.
5 November 2023, 03:00 AM
Climate change and women's deteriorating mental health

Climate change and women's deteriorating mental health

Women are more adversely impacted by natural disasters than men due to gender-based roles and responsibilities.
1 September 2023, 14:15 PM
Can we hope for a banana fibre boom?

Banana fibre pads could vastly improve coastal women's reproductive health

In rural Bangladesh, menstrual hygiene management is still a highly tabooed matter
28 July 2023, 04:00 AM
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How long will factory fires in Bangladesh continue unabated?

Between 8am on July 10 till 8am on July 11, a record 230 people had died of Covid-19, while 11,874 had been infected during the same time.
12 July 2021, 18:00 PM
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