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Naziba Basher

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To the press secretary: Activism cannot make up for state failure
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Reaction / A woman’s message to the government we just elected

13 February 2026, 17:54 PM
We understand compromise, but we do not accept betrayal
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Reaction / Only women can decide whether, and how much, they want to work

10 February 2026, 21:10 PM
Why women’s participation in public life cannot be conditional or negotiable
10 February 2026, 21:10 PM
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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

30 January 2026, 15:54 PM
A masterclass in solving inequality without changing anything
30 January 2026, 15:54 PM
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Int’l Animal Rights Day / Why compassion for humans and animals is one fight

10 December 2025, 15:35 PM
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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House of Equals

Let us first learn what a 'gender role' is.
28 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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BAFA: A History

Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury, or more commonly known as Bulbul Chowdhury, was born in Chunatigram, Chittagong and grew up in Kolkata. “At that time, a muslim boy who dances was considered impossible!” says Hasanur Rahman Bacchu, guitar-guru and President, Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts.
21 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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Love for Bangladesh

While fear gripped Dhaka city after the gruesome 1/7 attacks at the Holey Artisan Bakery, claiming 22 lives, there were individuals all across the globe showing support and giving sympathy to those affected by the tragedy.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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IT IS ABOUT TIME

For a long while after the 7/1 attacks in Holey Artisan Bakery, in Gulshan, Dhaka, the police and law enforcement agencies have told us that they have Tahmid Hasib Khan, 22, and Hasnat Karim, 47, held as suspects. These two individuals have been held by the police and detectives for almost two weeks, without being allowed to meet their families or speak to lawyers. Their relatives and family members could never find out how they are doing.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
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5 Eid Gifts Under 1000 Takas

Eid is a time for closeness and celebration. A festival that shows the true spirit of our beautiful religion, families and friends
30 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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Saving motherhood

A woman can bleed to death in a couple of hours, or even less, after giving birth. In rural areas, where hospitals may be days
24 June 2016, 18:10 PM
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1 Minute Please!

On November 8th, 2014, 3 stars were born on the stage of Lux Channel I Superstar. Of them, one is Neelanjona Neela, who
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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5 Things That Do Not Break Your Fast

People in our region have a lot of misconceptions about what breaks the fast and what does not. After going through some
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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In Search of Equality

"The hardships that my mother, like other mothers in our country, went through- she did not deserve it,” says Dr Sayed Saikh Imtiaz, Chairperson and Associate Professor, Department of Women and Gender Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and Executive Director (Honorary), Center for Men and Masculinities Studies (CMMS).
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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For our four-legged friends

Over the past few years, animal welfare and rights have finally become a topic that is being discussed and taken seriously.
23 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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IN THE NAME OF HARMONY

“I have come from Baitul Mukarram. I read in the news that you were offering iftaar. Can I get a box?” asks a hopeful, smiling
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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Dharmarajika's Act of Compassion

At the beginning of this Holy month of Ramadan, the internet exploded with a video going viral- but for good reason.
16 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please!

Saju Khadem is a very well heard of name in Bangladesh. Popular for his television acting and hilarious antics, Saju Khadem
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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The Milkshake Collective

The Milkshake Collective is a group of 22 local artists, specialising art forms starting from pop to modern and graphic. Each
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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Dreams from the Streets

“I want to keep working,” says 16-year-old Akash. “I want to be an engineer!” says little Sagor, just 12. 11-year-old Sajeeb, the youngest, wants to be in the garment's sector.
9 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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5 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Ramadan

The blessed month of Ramadan is fast approaching, and while some of us are very excited, some others are little tensed about how to get through it.
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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Healing Minds

“Psychosocial counselling is very appropriate, especially in Bangladesh, where there are a lot of conditionings, and therefore a lot of conflicts.
2 June 2016, 18:00 PM
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1 Minute Please!

Syed Abid Hussain Sami is one of the fastest rising names in the industry now. The multi-talented protégé has stolen hearts
26 May 2016, 18:00 PM
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Goodbye Nurjahan, and Thank You

Nurjahan Begum- the name can be considered synonymous to words like empowerment, valour, courage, kindness and more. The first female editor of the region, who was the editor of the first magazine for women in the region, passed away at the age of 91, on Monday morning.
26 May 2016, 18:00 PM
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The ‘Bangi’ Way of Doing Things

It is very common for one to misconstrue what the ideal 'office life' is. We all quite instinctively think white shirts, blue ties,
26 May 2016, 18:00 PM

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