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Noshin Nawal

MIND THE GAP

Barrister Noshin Nawal is an activist, feminist and a columnist with a knack for sharp, satirical takes on social and societal issues. She can be reached at nawalnoshin1@gmail.com

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Can we finally address harassment and domestic abuse with deserved gravitas?

13 February 2026, 10:00 AM
Let us begin with the sexual harassment ordinance. The most significant shift is symbolic and legal simultaneously as we deal with codification.
13 February 2026, 10:00 AM
Gluten intolerance or modern stress? Understanding your digestive system

Gluten intolerance or modern stress? Understanding your digestive system

22 January 2026, 16:55 PM
Trace gluten evolution from traditional wheat farming to industrial mass production. While genetic changes and fast fermentation impact digestion, modern lifestyle stress and ultra-processed diets drive the widespread intolerance often blamed on this ancient protein.
22 January 2026, 16:55 PM
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US visa suspension: Green card pending, hope expired

21 January 2026, 13:00 PM
The United States has announced that it is suspending immigrant visa processing for Bangladeshis. Not forever, it insists.
21 January 2026, 13:00 PM
High Court Second Marriage Verdict Bangladesh

Debunking the viral misinformation regarding second marriage

16 January 2026, 11:00 AM
Somewhere between the headline and the comment section, Bangladeshi women were recently told a right had been snatched away.
16 January 2026, 11:00 AM
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Do fireworks serve a purpose, or is it time to let them go?

3 January 2026, 06:00 AM
The argument for fireworks remains largely emotional.
3 January 2026, 06:00 AM
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Why women’s financial literacy is a feminist issue

27 December 2025, 04:00 AM
Bangladeshi women are very good with money. We stretch it, ration it, rescue households with it, and somehow still manage to make ends meet when the arithmetic refuses to cooperate.
27 December 2025, 04:00 AM
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Why our economy looks rich on Facebook but broke in real life

11 December 2025, 06:00 AM
The illusion of stability is maintained through small, delayed payments that create artificial demand.
11 December 2025, 06:00 AM
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COP30: A meagre outcome with major consequences

1 December 2025, 06:00 AM
For Bangladesh, the inadequacy of COP30 is not a distant diplomatic concern but an immediate existential issue.
1 December 2025, 06:00 AM
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The daily dread of protests and gridlock

If Dhaka had a national sport, it wouldn’t be cricket—it would be protests.
25 December 2024, 07:13 AM
marriage inequality in Bangladesh

50/50 marriage? More like 90/10 in disguise

Meet Runi, a 33-year-old woman living in the metropolitan of Dhaka.
22 December 2024, 08:25 AM
Odhikar director ASM Nasiruddin Elan interview

‘Independent body needed to protect human rights defenders’

Odhikar Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan talks about his experience under the Awami League regime in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
17 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Breathing hazards in Dhaka city

Cigarette city: Breathing in Dhaka’s signature cocktail

Our city’s air quality has reached such hazardous levels that stepping outside is now equivalent to puffing on 22 cigarettes a day.
11 December 2024, 10:00 AM
Taqbir Huda on Human Rights Day 2024

‘We must challenge not just regimes, but also oppressive legal machinery'

Human rights lawyer Taqbir Huda talks about the current state of human rights in Bangladesh and the potential way forward.
10 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice

Empathy is missing for survivors seeking justice

Examining Bangladesh's challenges in supporting survivors of gender-based violence.
25 November 2024, 03:00 AM
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Women should not have to struggle with a toilet crisis

On World Toilet Day 2024, it is imperative that both the government and private actors unify to create environments that support dignity, health, and productivity for all women in Bangladesh.
19 November 2024, 04:00 AM
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COP29 must set a new goal for climate finance and adaptation

As COP29 progresses, Bangladesh will be watching closely to see whether the international community can meet the urgency of its climate needs.
11 November 2024, 02:00 AM
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Iram's Café

The café culture in Dhaka over the past decade has seen incredible evolution. There are cafés serving everything from filling savoury dishes to sweets and snacks.
31 August 2015, 18:00 PM
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Cosmetics

This heat is no friend to the staying power of makeup, nor is it really doing much good for our skin.
27 July 2015, 18:00 PM
Shoes

Shoes this Eid

Life is too short for a boring outfit; and the easiest way to complete an outfit and make it stand out are with accessories, specifically shoes.
6 July 2015, 18:00 PM
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Liberation of the Spirit

The “Shwapno Life 2015 Eid Fashion Fiesta”, a night of dramatic enchantment put together by Ban Thai Spa, showcased a collection of tradition wear for both men and women designed by Shahinur Rahman, Tamanna Sharmin and Tanaz Bunni.
15 June 2015, 18:00 PM
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