Azmin Azran

Journalist at The Daily Star

Celebrity politicians: A diverse history

Political parties who have committed to participating in the upcoming 12th parliamentary election are preparing in full swing. The Awami League and Jatiya Party have announced their list of nominees, and interestingly, it includes a handful of celebrities

4d ago

‘Calm yet fierce determination’

The opening session of COP28 on Thursday started with an outpouring of remembrance and respect for Saleemul Huq and Pete Betts, two climate activists who passed away in October.

1w ago

COP28 opens with tributes to Saleemul Huq

The opening session of COP28 yesterday started with an outpouring of remembrance and respect for Saleemul Huq and Pete Betts, two climate activists who passed away in October

1w ago

Henry Kissinger’s influence on Bangladesh’s history

The policies he implemented cemented his image as a ruthless figure in Bangladesh's history, a position he carved out for himself.

1w ago

'They protested without hearing me out': the story behind Hochemin's exclusion

Hochemin Islam, a transgender woman and rights activist, was scheduled to speak at North South University (NSU) at an event titled “Women’s Career Carnival” on November 24

1w ago

Difference between hartal and oborodh explained

Hartal and oborodh (blockade) have been part of the Bangladeshi political reality for decades. As the political situation has tensed up after BNP's October 28 rally ended in violence, around 80 percent of working days have seen the opposition parties calling for either a hartal or a blockade

2w ago

Bangladeshi activist makes it to ‘BBC 100 Women 2023’

Bangladeshi activist, writer, and filmmaker Jannatul Ferdous Ivy has been named in “BBC 100 Women 2023”.

2w ago

Cricket almost came full circle, but Australia had something to say

All Australia did was remind India that for once, not everything is about them.

2w ago
December 5, 2023
December 5, 2023

Celebrity politicians: A diverse history

Political parties who have committed to participating in the upcoming 12th parliamentary election are preparing in full swing. The Awami League and Jatiya Party have announced their list of nominees, and interestingly, it includes a handful of celebrities

December 2, 2023
December 2, 2023

‘Calm yet fierce determination’

The opening session of COP28 on Thursday started with an outpouring of remembrance and respect for Saleemul Huq and Pete Betts, two climate activists who passed away in October.

December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023

COP28 opens with tributes to Saleemul Huq

The opening session of COP28 yesterday started with an outpouring of remembrance and respect for Saleemul Huq and Pete Betts, two climate activists who passed away in October

December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023

Henry Kissinger’s influence on Bangladesh’s history

The policies he implemented cemented his image as a ruthless figure in Bangladesh's history, a position he carved out for himself.

November 27, 2023
November 27, 2023

'They protested without hearing me out': the story behind Hochemin's exclusion

Hochemin Islam, a transgender woman and rights activist, was scheduled to speak at North South University (NSU) at an event titled “Women’s Career Carnival” on November 24

November 23, 2023
November 23, 2023

Difference between hartal and oborodh explained

Hartal and oborodh (blockade) have been part of the Bangladeshi political reality for decades. As the political situation has tensed up after BNP's October 28 rally ended in violence, around 80 percent of working days have seen the opposition parties calling for either a hartal or a blockade

November 22, 2023
November 22, 2023

Bangladeshi activist makes it to ‘BBC 100 Women 2023’

Bangladeshi activist, writer, and filmmaker Jannatul Ferdous Ivy has been named in “BBC 100 Women 2023”.

November 21, 2023
November 21, 2023

Cricket almost came full circle, but Australia had something to say

All Australia did was remind India that for once, not everything is about them.

November 19, 2023
November 19, 2023

Living with diabetes as a young person

Diabetes is often associated with older people, a disease that affects the middle-aged or the elderly. However, research indicates that diabetes among young people may be more common than previously understood

November 16, 2023
November 16, 2023

Parents Circle-Families Forum: Bereaved families of Palestine, Israel champion peace

The ongoing conflict and violence in the Gaza strip has led to a feeling of hopelessness across the world. The death of over 11,000 Palestinians and 1,200 Israelis comes amid blood curdling calls for violence from both sides, and a shocking apathy from the world's leadership to bring it to an end

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