Priyam Paul

The Daily Star (TDS): What was the situation like on the eve of the 1971 war?

The Daily Star (TDS): What sparked your interest in researching the events of 1971 in Bangladesh, particularly the connection to Australia, which had largely remained obscure before your investigation?

Zakat holds significant importance in Islam, serving not only as a means of wealth purification but also as a tool for its augmentation. It bestows sanctity upon one’s earnings and assets, with its rewards encompassing divine pleasure, liberation in the afterlife, and the promise of Jannat.

"While delivering a presentation to a multinational company, I concluded the discussion, and a company officer inquired, “Madam, how did you enter into the men's world?” “This moment unfolded in an office where I was the sole woman amidst a male-dominated environment," recounted Shaheda Mustafiz, the trailblazing first woman programmer in Bangladesh. Her anecdote sheds light on the challenges women faced in the IT sector in Bangladesh during that period.

In 1972, Bangladesh nationalized its insurance industry through the Bangladesh Insurance (Nationalization) Order 1972, excepting postal life and foreign life insurance.

The Daily Star (TDS): What was the situation on the eve of the 1971 war?

TDS: With MRT Line-6 nearing completion and awaiting inauguration, what’s your overall impression?

TDS: What is your assessment of the current status of MRT in Dhaka with the inauguration of the new phase of MRT Line-6?

The Daily Star (TDS): How does the strategic vision behind the Dhaka Elevated Expressway project align with the broader goals of improving public transport and mitigating congestion in the city?

The Daily Star (TDS): Padma Bridge has completed its first year. How would you evaluate the overall impact of the bridge during this time?

The labour movement in Bangladesh has a rich and complex history that dates back to the 19th century.

Ramadan is not only a period of deep introspection and devotion for Muslims, but also a time of joyous gathering and communal feasting.

I have been writing about water development issues since the 1988 flood and, over time, developed a conceptual framework for discussing these issues.

The Daily Star (TDS): Will the Dhaka Metro Rail bring a significant, qualitative change to the city’s traffic system?

The Daily Star (TDS): Please provide a historical background of the Rohingya crisis.

The Daily Star (TDS): What could be the long-term economic impact in Bangladesh if the Rohingya crisis prolongs?

“Although people with disabilities are the largest minority group in the world in terms of numbers, I didn’t even think about them before I experienced that massive accident,” said Asif Iqbal Chowdhury while sharing the story of how he founded Suborno Nagorik Foundation.

Cardiovascular diseases are the world’s leading cause of mortality, claiming an estimated 17.9 million lives each year, according to the World

On the 75th anniversary of the 1947 Partition, we look back at the testimonies of the veteran politician, Prabhas Chandra Lahiri; the young political activist, Tajuddin Ahmed; and Professor Ahmed Kamal's book comprising research on and stories of the time.

The Daily Star (TDS): What possible changes could there be in our national transport system after the inauguration of the Padma Multipurpose Bridge?