Sajjad Hossain

Reporter, The Daily Star

Rampal fouling 2 Sundarbans rivers

The Rampal power plant began operation in late 2022 without an effluent treatment plant and has since been discharging untreated waste into the Pasur and Maidara rivers next to the Sundarbans.

1w ago

Waterlogging in airport area: Railway filling up waterbody makes things worse

People of many areas across the country are dealing with waterlogging and those in the capital’s Airport area are no exceptions.

3w ago

Safe-to-Eat Jellyfish: A new seafood opportunity for Bangladesh

Would you ever consider eating jellyfish? For most people, the answer might be "no", as jellyfish often seem strange or even dangerous

3w ago

Elevated expressway: Filling up part of Hatirjheel raises waterlogging risk

If you’re wondering whether Dhaka’s waterlogging woes have worsened recently, you’re not alone. Many residents share your concerns -- and for good reason.

1m ago

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.

1m 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.

1m 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.

1m 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.

1m ago
November 10, 2024
November 10, 2024

Rampal fouling 2 Sundarbans rivers

The Rampal power plant began operation in late 2022 without an effluent treatment plant and has since been discharging untreated waste into the Pasur and Maidara rivers next to the Sundarbans.

October 22, 2024
October 22, 2024

Waterlogging in airport area: Railway filling up waterbody makes things worse

People of many areas across the country are dealing with waterlogging and those in the capital’s Airport area are no exceptions.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Safe-to-Eat Jellyfish: A new seafood opportunity for Bangladesh

Would you ever consider eating jellyfish? For most people, the answer might be "no", as jellyfish often seem strange or even dangerous

October 12, 2024
October 12, 2024

Elevated expressway: Filling up part of Hatirjheel raises waterlogging risk

If you’re wondering whether Dhaka’s waterlogging woes have worsened recently, you’re not alone. Many residents share your concerns -- and for good reason.

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.