Nilima Jahan

Nilima Jahan is a Staff Reporter at The Daily Star, deeply passionate about advocating for human rights, with a focus on women, children, and persons with disabilities. She's a proud mom to two beautiful daughters—one in heaven and one on earth. Reach out to her at nilima.jahan@thedailystar.net.

At least one woman raped nearly every 9hrs

Marium (not her real name) was only 10 years old when she was subjected to the horrors of sexual violence in 2018..A middle-aged man raped her in the slum she lives in..The child narrated the incident to her grandmother and a group of women, including a community activist..Her

7h ago

One-stop crisis centre: Conviction in less than 2pc cases

The one-stop crisis centres are supposed to provide comprehensive support to women and children victims of violence, offering healthcare, police assistance, legal aid and other services.

3w ago

Want swift justice, fair compensation

The family of Md Shahjahan, a 24-year-old hawker from Dhaka’s New Market area who was killed in the capital the same day Abu Sayed died in Rangpur, is demanding swift justice and appropriate compensation for his death.

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A historic moment

For the first time in Bangladesh’s history, five female lawyers have been appointed as justices in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court.

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A historic moment: The appointment of five female justices to HC Division of SC

For the first time in Bangladesh's history, five female lawyers have been appointed as justices in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court.

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‘We refused to retreat, even with bullets flying’

When protests against the quota system in government jobs erupted in Bangladesh during June and July, students believed they were standing up against a system they saw as discriminatory.

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July uprising: The garage of compassion

On July 18, Dhanmondi-27 had become one of the flashpoints when protesters took to the streets to enforce the “complete shutdown” called by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

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Harassment of women in public spaces on rise

Aparajita Sangita, a young filmmaker and advocate for women’s rights, is still trying to overcome the shock of a traumatic encounter at the Panthapath signal in Dhaka last week.

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September 14, 2024
September 14, 2024

Hilsa eggs: a delicacy out of reach for many

Do you love hilsa eggs? If so, you’re not alone. For many families, especially the little ones at home, these delicate, flavourful eggs are a cherished treat. But this season, getting your hands on this once-affordable delicacy may prove a real challenge.

September 2, 2024
September 2, 2024

Sex workers under attack

Video of a man mercilessly beating women goes viral; rights activists condemn attacks

September 1, 2024
September 1, 2024

Street Children Rehab programme: Staff accuse govt high-ups of graft

Serious allegations of corruption, negligence, and irregularities have surfaced against the Street Children Rehabilitation Programme under the Ministry of Women and Children Affairs.

August 26, 2024
August 26, 2024

‘The crisis has united us’

From children donating their savings from tiffin money to women offering their jewellery, from street beggars donating a part of the alms received in a day to corporate entities donating a day’s salaries of their staff -- the people of Bangladesh have joined in a united effort to support those devastated by the recent flash floods, contributing in every way possible.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Plunged into darkness

“Help me! I cannot see anything …!” Al Amin Howlader cried moments before he lost consciousness and fell to the ground as police opened fire on quota reform protesters indiscriminately.

August 17, 2024
August 17, 2024

'Had to beg for money to take his body home'

Says son of Goni Miah, a rickshaw-puller who was shot dead

August 9, 2024
August 9, 2024

‘I could not believe my eyes’

On August 5, several newspapers featured the image of a wounded protester being carried by a rickshaw-puller in the Farmgate area of the capital.

August 6, 2024
August 6, 2024

When will bhaiya come home?

Asks 8-year-old sister of Shahriar, who died in Mirpur-10 firing

July 31, 2024
July 31, 2024

One bullet, two lives and endless agony

Life had just begun for 19-year-old Jisan Ahmed, a small-time vendor who supplied water to shops in his neighbourhood from his battery-run cycle-van.

July 29, 2024
July 29, 2024

How will I raise our son alone?

Mamun, from Jalial village in Noakhali's Binodpur, was fatally shot on the Mohakhali flyover while heading back to his home from his aunt's residence in Shaheenbag, Dhaka.