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.

5d 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
June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016

1 Minute Please!

Saju Khadem is a very well heard of name in Bangladesh. Popular for his television acting and hilarious antics, Saju Khadem

June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016

The Milkshake Collective

The Milkshake Collective is a group of 22 local artists, specialising art forms starting from pop to modern and graphic. Each

June 10, 2016
June 10, 2016

Dreams from the Streets

“I want to keep working,” says 16-year-old Akash. “I want to be an engineer!” says little Sagor, just 12. 11-year-old Sajeeb, the youngest, wants to be in the garment's sector.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

5 Ways to Prepare Yourself for Ramadan

The blessed month of Ramadan is fast approaching, and while some of us are very excited, some others are little tensed about how to get through it.

June 3, 2016
June 3, 2016

Healing Minds

“Psychosocial counselling is very appropriate, especially in Bangladesh, where there are a lot of conditionings, and therefore a lot of conflicts.

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

The ‘Bangi’ Way of Doing Things

It is very common for one to misconstrue what the ideal 'office life' is. We all quite instinctively think white shirts, blue ties,

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

1 Minute Please!

Syed Abid Hussain Sami is one of the fastest rising names in the industry now. The multi-talented protégé has stolen hearts

May 27, 2016
May 27, 2016

Goodbye Nurjahan, and Thank You

Nurjahan Begum- the name can be considered synonymous to words like empowerment, valour, courage, kindness and more. The first female editor of the region, who was the editor of the first magazine for women in the region, passed away at the age of 91, on Monday morning.

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Five Things to Do On Family Day

International Day of Families just passed by on the 15th of May, and since many of us (guilty as charged) didn't know about

May 20, 2016
May 20, 2016

Begum: How One Magazine Began a Revolution

“My father had subscribed to Begum Magazine when I was a little girl. He used to love the fact that the editor and I had the same name,”