Hasan Meer

The writer is a journalist at The Daily Star.

A fun-filled day for little ones

The Ekushey Boi Mela at Suhrawardy Udyan was alive with energy yesterday, as families flocked to the book fair, eager to soak in the festive atmosphere. .The air was filled with the joyful laughter of children, their excitement contagious as they darted from one bookstall to another, their

12h ago

The ‘Kingdom of Stones’ on Sangu banks

The Sangu river, winding through the hilly district of Bandarban, is an embodiment of nature’s beauty, its crystal-clear waters flowing serenely past steep hills and lush greenery.

15h ago

Activism or anarchy?

Dhaka’s protests are no longer about change, they’re about chaos

5d ago

When girls are forced off the field, nobody wins

Girls should not have to fight for their right to play

1w ago

Nilkhet: where stories once lived

Nilkhet is not merely a name on Dhaka’s map; it is an emotion. A place steeped in layers of memory, significance, and quiet reverence for the book lovers of this bustling city.

1w ago

Rohingya crisis: a call for shared responsibility and lasting solutions

The Rohingya crisis has become an enduring humanitarian disaster, with renewed violence in Myanmar forcing nearly 80,000 more refugees to seek shelter in Bangladesh since August last year

1w ago

We need to protect our migrant workers before it's too late

Behind this staggering number lies a grim reality: young lives extinguished far too soon, leaving behind grieving families and communities

2w ago

Dhaka: madness, resilience and love

Living in Dhaka is an adventure like no other; a chaotic symphony where every moment feels like a test of resilience. The city thrives on contradictions, making survival an art form and endurance a badge of honour.

2w ago
February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

A fun-filled day for little ones

The Ekushey Boi Mela at Suhrawardy Udyan was alive with energy yesterday, as families flocked to the book fair, eager to soak in the festive atmosphere. .The air was filled with the joyful laughter of children, their excitement contagious as they darted from one bookstall to another, their

February 8, 2025
February 8, 2025

The ‘Kingdom of Stones’ on Sangu banks

The Sangu river, winding through the hilly district of Bandarban, is an embodiment of nature’s beauty, its crystal-clear waters flowing serenely past steep hills and lush greenery.

February 3, 2025
February 3, 2025

Activism or anarchy?

Dhaka’s protests are no longer about change, they’re about chaos

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

When girls are forced off the field, nobody wins

Girls should not have to fight for their right to play

January 30, 2025
January 30, 2025

Nilkhet: where stories once lived

Nilkhet is not merely a name on Dhaka’s map; it is an emotion. A place steeped in layers of memory, significance, and quiet reverence for the book lovers of this bustling city.

January 28, 2025
January 28, 2025

Rohingya crisis: a call for shared responsibility and lasting solutions

The Rohingya crisis has become an enduring humanitarian disaster, with renewed violence in Myanmar forcing nearly 80,000 more refugees to seek shelter in Bangladesh since August last year

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

We need to protect our migrant workers before it's too late

Behind this staggering number lies a grim reality: young lives extinguished far too soon, leaving behind grieving families and communities

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Dhaka: madness, resilience and love

Living in Dhaka is an adventure like no other; a chaotic symphony where every moment feels like a test of resilience. The city thrives on contradictions, making survival an art form and endurance a badge of honour.

January 23, 2025
January 23, 2025

Dhaka deserves better, and so do we

The city is screaming for help and we are not listening

January 21, 2025
January 21, 2025

Dhaka: a city of protests, paralysis and patience

For the roughly 20 million residents, it seems there are almost as many protest rallies as there are people