Naziba Basher

Naziba Basher

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

The hospital that did not back down

At the height of the July uprising, many hospitals turned their backs -- some out of fear, others silenced or forced into complicity. State forces roamed halls of healing, seizing CCTV footage, erasing patient records, and threatening doctors not to treat the wounded.

4d ago

What does the law say about the Bakerganj dog killers?

Let's not let this dog's death be just another forgotten statistic, let it be a beginning.

4d ago

‘She and Her Cat’ and the quiet power of presence

The cats don't always understand the human specifics, but they recognise sadness. They notice routines. And most of all, they stay

1w ago

We need a revival of our conscience

Politicians descended upon the hospitals in droves. And no, they did not come alone. They brought their entourages and photographers, hungry for headlines and votes.

1w ago

July uprising: Extraordinary powers of the ordinary people

The protests were loud, defiant, and spreading fast. But behind them was a quieter resistance

1w ago

How dare you carry our saree and churi as an insult?

If your idea of resisting state failure is to equate “femininity” with cowardice, you are not challenging injustice. You are reinforcing it.

1w ago

Money and power should never undermine justice

A gang rape accused has no fear of consequences because of his political affiliation.

3w ago

When there is harm hidden behind help

'Biggest threat to animal welfare in Bangladesh are overenthusiastic activists'

1m ago
August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016

5 Reasons Why You Should Read

So many times, countless actually, people have come to me and said, 'reading is just not my thing', or 'reading is

August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016

Back to Basics

Phones are what peoples' lives, in this day and age, revolve around. From the most private of details, to the most exclusive of news

August 26, 2016
August 26, 2016

Diary of a Smart Phone addict

I was never much of a tech-savvy person. Even when I was younger, I never fell into the hype of the newest trendy phones. Since I got

August 19, 2016
August 19, 2016

Don't Be a Bystander

Diffusion of responsibility can manifest itself in such situations, which leads to a group of people who, through action or inaction, allow events to occur which they would never allow if they were alone. This is referred to as 'groupshift.'

August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016

Because I Am a Girl?

You would think in this day and age, in these modern times, in such a fast-paced world, employees would be treated as employees. You would think that the input of work and the rewards for it would not be taken or given with the consideration of the employee's gender.

August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016

5 Things to Keep In Mind before Sharing an Article on Social Media

Many of us tend to share a lot of articles on social media- to share news, to raise awareness, to freak people out- and the list

August 12, 2016
August 12, 2016

Ending the Harry Potter Chapter

There was an announcement on Bookworm Bangladesh's page on Facebook, and I squealed, out loud, sitting at my office desk. The squeal was all too familiar to those who had the heart of a Potterhead, and my colleague (a fellow Potterhead) sprung up from her seat and yelled, 'I BOUGHT IT! I BOUGHT IT!'

July 29, 2016
July 29, 2016

5 Quick Fixes in the House

So there's a little, tiny, trivial, silly problem in the house – say, a squeaky hinge, or those wonderful bet-er (cane) chairs have sagged to no end and have become unusable.

July 29, 2016
July 29, 2016

House of Equals

Let us first learn what a 'gender role' is.

July 22, 2016
July 22, 2016

BAFA: A History

Rashid Ahmed Chowdhury, or more commonly known as Bulbul Chowdhury, was born in Chunatigram, Chittagong and grew up in Kolkata. “At that time, a muslim boy who dances was considered impossible!” says Hasanur Rahman Bacchu, guitar-guru and President, Bulbul Academy of Fine Arts.