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.

5d 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'

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March 4, 2016
March 4, 2016

Our Golden Girl

“Look at the difference- when the men are playing a game of cricket, the whole country is at a standstill, watching and cheering. When

February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016

City of Magic

In Kolkata, the very air you breathe seeds culture into your soul. You can catch an early morning shave in an alley on your way to the

February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016

1 Minute Please!

In 1982, a child artist entered the television industry, following the footsteps of his father. After numerous television shows with

February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016

Spring time Glory

Yellow, green, red and orange,

February 2, 2016
February 2, 2016

The beauty within

Outside of Bangladesh, very little is known about the wonders its holds. The most popular place in Bangladesh amongst outsiders is

January 22, 2016
January 22, 2016

1 Minute Please!

There really is no reason to give Tariq Anam Khan an introduction. The name is well-known to people from three

January 15, 2016
January 15, 2016

A Colourful mind

I won't bore you with another regular Apple A Day article, where I tell you what happens when something bad happens to you, and you can take care of it. No sir, today's Apple A Day will be a lesson, learning about something pretty cool, if you will.

January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016

Between A Man and His Camera

25-year-old documentary photographer, Rahul Talukder, first started using the camera on his cell phone. “That was around

January 8, 2016
January 8, 2016

Five Things to Do This Year

It's a brand new day, a brand new year, and we can safely say that at least 40% of the people want a 'fresh start'. Well, we're here to help

January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016

Capturing Precious Moments

Strolling through the parks of Dhaka city, you will come across many groups of people- friends, families, couples, children, making