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Nahaly Nafisa Khan

Nahaly Nafisa Khan is a writer and journalist. She is working as a sub-editor at The Daily Star's City Desk.

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All you need to know about fire safety in residential buildings

In 2022, the fire service officials in Dhaka evaluated 1,162 buildings and labelled 136 of them as “extremely risky” and 499 as “risky” in terms of fire hazards. The recent incidents in Bailey Road, Moghbazar and Narayanganj demand a closer inspection of the risks of fire hazards not only in commercial buildings but also in residential ones, especially when it comes to highrises.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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‘Safety over aesthetics is my core philosophy’

The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired you to become an architect, and how did you start your journey in this field?
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
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Bridging the Gap Enhancing Financial Services for SMEs

The SME sector currently contributes approximately 30-32% to Bangladesh’s GDP, showcasing substantial potential to emerge as a leading driver of economic growth in the country in the foreseeable future.
26 June 2024, 18:00 PM
26 June 2024, 18:00 PM
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'That Coca-Cola ad' only proves the power of boycott

A global brand trying to tell us that we are immature or ignorant for feeling this way is not acceptable.
12 June 2024, 07:20 AM
12 June 2024, 07:20 AM
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What does the recognition of European nations mean for Palestine?

However, the recognition, in practical terms, is only a symbolic move.
6 June 2024, 06:30 AM
6 June 2024, 06:30 AM
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Reimagining the urban environment with rivers

What good is a river to a city? Imagine strolling along the riverbanks on a lazy afternoon or just returning home from work. The picturesque sight that a river offers to city dwellers has its own charm. A river, as they say, has something to offer everyone.
4 June 2024, 18:00 PM
4 June 2024, 18:00 PM
Why people will and won't cast their vote

One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls

The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
7 January 2024, 01:00 AM
7 January 2024, 01:00 AM
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BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / The Runaway Boy: A promise not delivered

The Runway Boy (Eka, 2020), written by Manoranjan Byapari and translated from Bangla by V Ramaswamy, delivers an accurate portrayal of postcolonial Bengal,
18 October 2023, 18:00 PM
18 October 2023, 18:00 PM

From startups to radiology to Netflix: we got you covered

From startups to radiology to Netflix: we got you covered
8 July 2021, 18:00 PM
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The Generations of Nostalgia at Dhaka University

What was it like for our parents, who went to Dhaka University decades ago?
30 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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‘One Country, One Rate’ and other stories you need to know about

Earlier this month, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), the country’s telecom regulator, fixed the maximum tariff for broadband internet connection at BDT 500 a month for using a broadband connection with a minimum internet speed of 5 Mbps.
24 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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How a group of rural freelancers made internet available at flat rate across the country

On June 6, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC), fixed the maximum tariff for broadband internet across the country at Tk 500 a month for using a broadband connection with a minimum internet speed of 5 Mbps. Behind the scenes, the credit goes to a small community of freelancers in Kushtia who have been campaigning for internet equality for the last 5 years or so. This is their story.
24 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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The future of supermarkets is here, thanks to Alibaba

More than 200 Freshippo supermarkets are open in China, operating as ultra-high-tech supermarkets. In these shops, blue polo clad pickers examine shelves with iPhones, scanning barcodes to find the exact brand of oranges, or spice mixes that match online orders. Items are placed in a bag, attached to the automated conveyor system, and whisked up and out to the back of the store to the delivery motorbikes.
24 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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Remembering the Birangona: The power of personal narratives

The books we recall today, Ami Birangona Bolchi (1994), Rising from the Ashes (2001), and The Spectral Wound (2015), are among the documentations which highlight women’s voices and their perspectives of 1971.
16 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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Choosing a photo storage service: Finding alternatives to Google Photos

Last November, Google announced that as of June 1st, its unlimited photo storage service was being changed to up to 15GB on the user’s Google
5 June 2021, 18:00 PM

Editor’s Note

While the danger of what seems to the ever-evolving variants of the coronavirus still looms large over our heads, the black fungus has made an
3 June 2021, 18:00 PM
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Why I’m Still Not Over Arnob’s “Chaina Bhabish”

The debut studio album was released on June 1, 2005.
1 June 2021, 08:26 AM
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Managing many things at once: Do we have what it takes?

Side hustles seem like a lucrative opportunity to many, but can we really pull it off? In today’s feature, we talk about some myths regarding side hustles and share facts about what it takes to fully pull it off.
27 May 2021, 18:00 PM
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Netflix plans to expand into the gaming industry by 2022

The move comes at a time when the video gaming industry has benefited from a surge in demand from gamers staying at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. Currently, Netflix has more than 200 million subscribers it can reach with games.
27 May 2021, 18:00 PM

One year of uncertainty and back to square one

The past year has been extremely difficult for students of all levels. The uncertainty and academic loss, getting used to online classes and missing out on campus life have taken a toll on both the mental and physical health of the students.
29 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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The essence of Pohela Baishakh in Bangla literature

All things colourful make up the Bangla New Year—boisterous celebrations of nature, art work, music, food, the quintessential Bangali warmth, and the Mongol Shobhajatra as its crowning jewel
14 April 2021, 14:22 PM
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Four Bangladeshi startups among Accelerating Asia’s 11 high-potential startups

Four Bangladeshi startups among Accelerating Asia’s 11 high-potential startups
13 April 2021, 13:51 PM
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The plan is that there is no plan

We believe not everything goes according to the plans, hence in this issue, we bring you some backup plans. This issue is mostly about changing
8 April 2021, 18:00 PM
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A son’s tribute to Rafiq Azad’s poetry

Selected Poems on Love, Environment & Other Difficulties (Chitra Prokashani, 2020) is a collection of poems by the late Rafiq Azad, one of the most prolific poets of Bangladeshi literature, translated from Bangla by his son Ovinna Azad.
31 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Familial home turned into an archive: the story of the North Bengal Museum

Right at the heart of the small district of Kurigram stands a familial home. Except that it’s not just a home, it’s a home turned into a museum that displays rare local artefacts and documents from the time of the war of liberation.
25 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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Everything tech and startup

With all the rampant and rapid development in the startup scene in the country, we believe it’s important to address everything that involves startups. In today’s feature, we talk about fundraising tips for startups.
18 March 2021, 18:00 PM
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36% girl children sexually harassed by friends online

36% of girl children in the country fall victim to sexual harassments from friends online, findings from a survey conducted by Ain o Salish Kendro (ASK) suggest. The survey was conducted on 178 children, of which 27% are found to be sexually harassed by adult relatives and 18% by unknown adults. The report has been presented in a webinar titled “Analysing the Current Situation and Law Review to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse Online” held on 25 February 2021.
1 March 2021, 11:37 AM
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Digital transformation in the health sector: Making healthcare more inclusive and accessible

The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has not only exposed the fragility of our healthcare system but has also made policymakers around the world rethink the healthcare systems of their respective countries.
12 February 2021, 18:00 PM

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