Md Abbas

Quiet stories, loud truths.

Md Abbas reports for The Daily Star, chasing stories on migration, justice, and the people often left out of the headlines. Reach him at [email protected].

Consensus commission: Caretaker talks drag on, 3 new models emerge

The National Consensus Commission, BNP, and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have each proposed separate methods for appointing the chief adviser to caretaker government.

11m ago

Safiuddin Shilpalay unveils Monsoor Kazee’s ‘Co-existence of Abstract’

Acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Muhammad Monsoor Kazee has returned with his third solo exhibition titled “Co-existence of Abstract”, now open at Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhanmondi.

12h ago

Sohag’s murder exposes a society numbed by fear and brutality

It was a murder that stunned the nation, not only for its barbarity, but for what it revealed about the society we have become.

1d ago

Consensus talks set to enter crucial stage

Talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties are set to enter a crucial stage this week, with key unresolved issues set to dominate the agenda, sources said.

2d ago

Consensus talks: Poor progress may delay July Charter

Political parties have failed to reach an agreement on any reform proposals for the fifth consecutive day of the consensus talks.

2w ago

Cumilla rape: When will we wake up?

Violence against women has become frequent while the perpetrators act with impunity

2w ago

Consensus talks: Commission recasts the NCC proposal, drops pluralism

The National Consensus Commission yesterday revised the structure and functions of the proposed National Constitutional Council.

2w ago

Eid meat: Stories of sacrifice, sharing and struggle

While the well-off fulfilled their religious duty by sacrificing cows and goats, crowds of people -- less fortunate and often overlooked -- stood patiently outside gates, waiting for a small share of meat they could take home to their families

1m ago
July 14, 2025
July 14, 2025

Consensus commission: Caretaker talks drag on, 3 new models emerge

The National Consensus Commission, BNP, and Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami have each proposed separate methods for appointing the chief adviser to caretaker government.

July 13, 2025
July 13, 2025

Safiuddin Shilpalay unveils Monsoor Kazee’s ‘Co-existence of Abstract’

Acclaimed Bangladeshi artist Muhammad Monsoor Kazee has returned with his third solo exhibition titled “Co-existence of Abstract”, now open at Safiuddin Shilpalay, Dhanmondi.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Sohag’s murder exposes a society numbed by fear and brutality

It was a murder that stunned the nation, not only for its barbarity, but for what it revealed about the society we have become.

July 12, 2025
July 12, 2025

Consensus talks set to enter crucial stage

Talks between the National Consensus Commission and political parties are set to enter a crucial stage this week, with key unresolved issues set to dominate the agenda, sources said.

June 30, 2025
June 30, 2025

Consensus talks: Poor progress may delay July Charter

Political parties have failed to reach an agreement on any reform proposals for the fifth consecutive day of the consensus talks.

June 29, 2025
June 29, 2025

Cumilla rape: When will we wake up?

Violence against women has become frequent while the perpetrators act with impunity

June 26, 2025
June 26, 2025

Consensus talks: Commission recasts the NCC proposal, drops pluralism

The National Consensus Commission yesterday revised the structure and functions of the proposed National Constitutional Council.

June 7, 2025
June 7, 2025

Eid meat: Stories of sacrifice, sharing and struggle

While the well-off fulfilled their religious duty by sacrificing cows and goats, crowds of people -- less fortunate and often overlooked -- stood patiently outside gates, waiting for a small share of meat they could take home to their families

June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

CTG train crash leaves family mourning death of two-year-old

"What was her fault? She just asked for some water…"

June 5, 2025
June 5, 2025

Freedom fighter’s definition: Confusion, debate over ordinance

Liberation War adviser clarifies that Sheikh Mujib, Tajuddin, others in Mujibnagar govt are freedom fighters