Sajjad Hossain

Reporter, The Daily Star

Plastic toys too toxic

A recent study by the Environment and Social Development Organisation and BAN Toxics has revealed that many plastic toys sold in Dhaka contain hazardous chemicals, posing significant health risks to children, particularly those under six.

5d ago

A family wracked by tragedies

It was July 19 – the day 28-year-old Monir Hossain was shot dead during the quota reform protests in Dhaka and a string of further tragedies started befalling the ill-fated family.

6d ago

Health hazards lurking in veggies, fruits

A recent study has found alarming levels of heavy metals and pesticide residues in widely consumed vegetables and fruits across nine districts of Bangladesh.

2w ago

Lynch mobs acting with impunity

Incidents of mob lynching spiked with 21 people beaten to death over the last 38 days, raising public safety concerns.

2w ago

‘We can’t let this govt fail’

The interim government must be careful so that it does not become the reason for its failure, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.

3w ago

July-August Movement: 631 lives lost, 19,200 injured

At least 631 people lost their lives and over 19,200 were injured during the anti-discrimination students’ movement from July 15 to August 5, according to a health ministry report.

1m ago

Shot during protest: Many barely hanging on to life

The sudden twitches of his left hand and his attempts to speak in too weak a voice are just about the only signs that 16-year-old Raiyan Ahmed is still alive.

1m ago

Relief that is yet to arrive

Nearly 5,000 flood-affected residents in Kolakopa village of Laxmipur have been completely cut off by water in the ongoing flood.

1m ago
October 4, 2024
October 4, 2024

Plastic toys too toxic

A recent study by the Environment and Social Development Organisation and BAN Toxics has revealed that many plastic toys sold in Dhaka contain hazardous chemicals, posing significant health risks to children, particularly those under six.

October 3, 2024
October 3, 2024

A family wracked by tragedies

It was July 19 – the day 28-year-old Monir Hossain was shot dead during the quota reform protests in Dhaka and a string of further tragedies started befalling the ill-fated family.

September 25, 2024
September 25, 2024

Health hazards lurking in veggies, fruits

A recent study has found alarming levels of heavy metals and pesticide residues in widely consumed vegetables and fruits across nine districts of Bangladesh.

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Lynch mobs acting with impunity

Incidents of mob lynching spiked with 21 people beaten to death over the last 38 days, raising public safety concerns.

September 18, 2024
September 18, 2024

‘We can’t let this govt fail’

The interim government must be careful so that it does not become the reason for its failure, said BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

July-August Movement: 631 lives lost, 19,200 injured

At least 631 people lost their lives and over 19,200 were injured during the anti-discrimination students’ movement from July 15 to August 5, according to a health ministry report.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Shot during protest: Many barely hanging on to life

The sudden twitches of his left hand and his attempts to speak in too weak a voice are just about the only signs that 16-year-old Raiyan Ahmed is still alive.

August 31, 2024
August 31, 2024

Relief that is yet to arrive

Nearly 5,000 flood-affected residents in Kolakopa village of Laxmipur have been completely cut off by water in the ongoing flood.

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

'Is this new independence not for my son?'

Asks mother of a victim of enforced disappearance at human chain

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

Flood raises spectre of diseases

A week into the ongoing flood situation in the country, outbreaks of waterborne disease are being reported from affected districts.