Hasan Meer

The writer is a journalist at The Daily Star.

Upgrading ILS: Key to solving Dhaka airport's fog woes

Year after year, flight diversions disrupt schedules, causing frustration and financial losses

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Jonny’s custodial death: Justice delayed is justice denied

As the family marks the 11th anniversary of his death, they continue to grapple with the emotional and financial toll of a justice system that has failed them

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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

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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.

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Activism or anarchy?

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

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When girls are forced off the field, nobody wins

Girls should not have to fight for their right to play

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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.

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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

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June 11, 2019
June 11, 2019

Reuniting Families

Imagine a family going home for the holidays. The jovial trio -- father, mother and a five-year-old boy -- reach Sayedabad Bus Terminal on time.

August 21, 2018
August 21, 2018

Hitching a ride home for Eid

It's almost midnight. Sulaiman glances at his watch and leans forward to look at the traffic on Kazi Nazrul Islam Avenue near Farmgate, Dhaka.

November 18, 2017
November 18, 2017

A piece of history rusting away

They were waiting for the sun to set.

June 25, 2017
June 25, 2017

Eid just another day full of uncertainty

“We will celebrate Eid next year. I promise I will get you new dresses then. I will also cook shemai (vermicelli) for you.

June 22, 2017
June 22, 2017

Oases lost to urban sprawl

Once Dhaka was adorned with several hundred ponds. Like canals, only a handful exist now. But they are also in death throes due to negligence of the authorities concerned. Although, according to the Field, Open Space, Park and Natural Water Body Protection Act 2000, filling up of any water body including pond is illegal, it's going on unabated.

October 27, 2016
October 27, 2016

Life as it is: The man on the van and his show

The man sits on a rickshaw-van with small plastic containers full of some kind of seeds in front of him.

August 11, 2016
August 11, 2016

Happiness just around the corner

There I was, on a rickshaw, trying to figure out life, the universe and all, at Panthapath, while sipping from a bottle of cola.

June 18, 2016
June 18, 2016

Where have all the fields gone?

Confusion, denial and finally, elation – these were the three stages of emotions that I experienced when my son enthusiastically informed that he wanted to go outside and play football with me.

April 23, 2016
April 23, 2016

Where have all the dreamers gone?

Your dream should not be only about getting a job, rather getting the best job in the universe! Why limit your imagination? Reach for the stars. Dream big, even if you stumble and are stuck somewhere in the middle, don't stop dreaming.

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