Naziba Basher

Naziba Basher

The author is a Sub Editor, News Desk at The Daily Star

Why rape happens

Sexual desire or show of power?

4d ago

The dark economy of child beggars

Across South Asia, children are trafficked, crippled, and discarded—all so someone can pocket loose change from your car window.

5d ago

A legal notice that proves the need for what it seeks to ban

Sex education is not vulgarity. It is survival

1w ago

Are we truly against discrimination?

“Students Against Discrimination” (SAD) sounded like a dream when we first heard about it.

3w ago

From struggle to success the Nujiang story

On March 12, the 10-member journalist delegation from Bangladesh, of which I was a part, held a seminar with academicians and professors at the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences in China’s Kunming city.

4w ago

The silent struggles of adolescence

Jamie believed his actions were justified because social media had distorted his sense of right and wrong, making him think harming a woman who mistreated him was acceptable

1m ago

How China’s green energy strategy can inspire Bangladesh

Shifting towards green energy would significantly improve our air quality.

1m ago

Chengdu: A Blend of History and Modern Charm

Yet beneath its leisurely charm, Chengdu is a powerhouse of technology and industry, home to a rapidly growing high-tech sector. The city’s vibrant nightlife, neon-lit skyline, and thriving music and art scenes stand in stark contrast to its ancient roots, where the Wuhou Shrine whispers tales of the Three Kingdoms era, and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu keeps the spirit of China’s most celebrated poet alive.

1m ago
April 28, 2025
April 28, 2025

Why rape happens

Sexual desire or show of power?

April 27, 2025
April 27, 2025

The dark economy of child beggars

Across South Asia, children are trafficked, crippled, and discarded—all so someone can pocket loose change from your car window.

April 25, 2025
April 25, 2025

A legal notice that proves the need for what it seeks to ban

Sex education is not vulgarity. It is survival

April 10, 2025
April 10, 2025

Are we truly against discrimination?

“Students Against Discrimination” (SAD) sounded like a dream when we first heard about it.

April 5, 2025
April 5, 2025

From struggle to success the Nujiang story

On March 12, the 10-member journalist delegation from Bangladesh, of which I was a part, held a seminar with academicians and professors at the Yunnan Academy of Social Sciences in China’s Kunming city.

March 30, 2025
March 30, 2025

The silent struggles of adolescence

Jamie believed his actions were justified because social media had distorted his sense of right and wrong, making him think harming a woman who mistreated him was acceptable

March 28, 2025
March 28, 2025

How China’s green energy strategy can inspire Bangladesh

Shifting towards green energy would significantly improve our air quality.

March 22, 2025
March 22, 2025

Chengdu: A Blend of History and Modern Charm

Yet beneath its leisurely charm, Chengdu is a powerhouse of technology and industry, home to a rapidly growing high-tech sector. The city’s vibrant nightlife, neon-lit skyline, and thriving music and art scenes stand in stark contrast to its ancient roots, where the Wuhou Shrine whispers tales of the Three Kingdoms era, and the Thatched Cottage of Du Fu keeps the spirit of China’s most celebrated poet alive.

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

What can we learn from China’s healthcare system?

As part of a new chapter in bilateral ties between China and Bangladesh, 14 patients from Bangladesh were sent for free medical treatment

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

New chapter opens in Sino-Bangla ties

The first batch of Bangladeshi patients reached China’s Kunming city for medical treatment on Monday, marking a new chapter in the bilateral ties between the East Asian country and Bangladesh