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Naziba Basher

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We understand compromise, but we do not accept betrayal
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Why women’s participation in public life cannot be conditional or negotiable
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Reaction / If you want to talk about Epstein, start here

5 February 2026, 21:18 PM
A hard look at how Bangladesh normalises child sexual abuse through silence, respectability and child marriage
5 February 2026, 21:18 PM
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Satire / Gender justice: Pink toilet edition

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A masterclass in solving inequality without changing anything
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Tolerance for animal abuse often mirrors how humans are treated
10 December 2025, 15:35 PM
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Digital Abuse: The new frontier of rights violations

9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Every generation inherits new rights to defend. This Human Rights Day, Bangladesh confronts a frontier expanding faster than laws or institutions can manage: the digital world.
9 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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The paw prints left behind

30 November 2025, 12:20 PM
When the animals who shaped our days fade from our lives
30 November 2025, 12:20 PM
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The Wonders of the Sea

In the north-eastern part of the Bay of Bengal, about 9 km south of the tip of the Cox's Bazar-Teknaf peninsula, lays an island, an area
3 March 2016, 18:00 PM
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5 things all women should be proud of

In our country, you will hear women, every now and then, exclaim 'ughh, only if I were a man!' out of the frustrations in living in a
3 March 2016, 18:00 PM
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Our Golden Girl

“Look at the difference- when the men are playing a game of cricket, the whole country is at a standstill, watching and cheering. When
3 March 2016, 18:00 PM
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City of Magic

In Kolkata, the very air you breathe seeds culture into your soul. You can catch an early morning shave in an alley on your way to the
25 February 2016, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please!

In 1982, a child artist entered the television industry, following the footsteps of his father. After numerous television shows with
18 February 2016, 18:00 PM
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Spring time Glory

Yellow, green, red and orange,
18 February 2016, 18:00 PM
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The beauty within

Outside of Bangladesh, very little is known about the wonders its holds. The most popular place in Bangladesh amongst outsiders is
1 February 2016, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please!

There really is no reason to give Tariq Anam Khan an introduction. The name is well-known to people from three
21 January 2016, 18:00 PM
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A Colourful mind

I won't bore you with another regular Apple A Day article, where I tell you what happens when something bad happens to you, and you can take care of it. No sir, today's Apple A Day will be a lesson, learning about something pretty cool, if you will.
14 January 2016, 18:00 PM
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Between A Man and His Camera

25-year-old documentary photographer, Rahul Talukder, first started using the camera on his cell phone. “That was around
7 January 2016, 18:00 PM
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Five Things to Do This Year

It's a brand new day, a brand new year, and we can safely say that at least 40% of the people want a 'fresh start'. Well, we're here to help
7 January 2016, 18:00 PM
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Capturing Precious Moments

Strolling through the parks of Dhaka city, you will come across many groups of people- friends, families, couples, children, making
31 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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For A Better World

It started with a simple deal. “I said to them, you help us conserve the animals and your environment, that are facing endangerment and
31 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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Aiming For Prosperity

Breastfeeding is still somehow considered to be a very private task for women, not only in Bangladesh, but all around the world.
31 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please!

Mohammad Shahadat Hossain now has one of the most recognised faces on television, largely because of his enthralling
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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Christmas Delights

Love letters, Cheesecakes, Fruit cakes, Jam tarts—these are all the special delicacies available in Prince of Wales Bakery, carefully made
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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5 Street Foods Essential for Winter

While an abundance of street food is readily available throughout the year, there are some delectable munchies that only suit the chilly
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Fierce Fashionista

Revolutionising fashion in Bangladesh with lavish gowns and exquisite designs is the Russian origin Dhaka based fashion designer
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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Donning the Shawl

What most women face a dilemma with is: the shawl.
21 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Voices in Brushstrokes

Known for highlighting social and gender issues in her work, Dilara Begum Jolly is an artist worthy of everyone's note and appreciation.
17 December 2015, 18:00 PM

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