Sajjad Hossain

Sajjad Hossain is a staff reporter at The Daily Star. He can be reached at [email protected]

BNP struggles to rein in the rogues

Over the past 11 months, 349 incidents of political violence took place across the country, BNP and its affiliated organisations were linked to 323 of these

1d ago

Tarique pledges change, but are his party men listening?

First, they beat him. Then they smashed his head and body with bricks and stones

1d ago

A viral photo, a lesson for BNP

Today, the real fight is not just in speeches or rallies, but in what people see and believe on social media platforms

6d ago

Lotus silk: the fabric of the future

Imagine if the next global fashion sensation did not emerge from Paris or Milan but quietly bloomed in a lotus pond in the wetlands of Bangladesh.

1w ago

BNP agrees to 10yr PM cap, objects to NCC

Party leaders said the decision was made to improve the BNP's image ahead of the next general election, as sticking to the previous stance was drawing criticisms.

2w ago

Mob violence now alarmingly routine

Rights groups say the state's failure to act swiftly and decisively has to some extent emboldened mobs and contributed to a climate where vigilante justice is becoming commonplace.

2w ago

When will mob violence end in Bangladesh?

This is the government's moment to show what it truly stands for and bring everyone of those people to face the law

2w ago

BNP doesn’t want conflict with govt after London meeting

The BNP has decided not to engage in any activity that might delay the election or reignite conflict with the interim government following the recent London meeting between the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman and Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus.

3w ago
July 22, 2023
July 22, 2023

Arial beel under threat

Arial Beel, one of the largest wetlands located in Munshiganj, is facing an invasion by illegal real estate developers. These business entities have acquired portions of the wetland, filling them up with sand and strategically placing signboards to attract potential buyers for residential development.

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

Quit, pave way for free, fair election: BNP asks govt

Announcing a one-point movement for polls under a non-party interim government, the BNP yesterday asked the government to step down right away and pave the way for conducting the election freely and fairly.

July 8, 2023
July 8, 2023

Empowering women in Ukhiya, Teknaf

Anjuman Ara, 34, of Bhalukiya Palang village in Ukhiya and her two children had to survive on stale rice and vegetables. Her life turned around when took up kitchen gardening work a couple of years ago.

June 28, 2023
June 28, 2023

Raising 'Dhabal Goru': A legacy on verge of extinction

Akhtar Hossain, a farmer of Tengor village of Mirkadim, Munshiganj, formed a special bonding with his three cows. He treated them like his own children and provided them with a comfortable living space, good food, and regular care

June 25, 2023
June 25, 2023

Bangabazar missing typical rush ahead of Eid

Traders at the Bangabazar Shopping Complex, one of the largest clothing retail and wholesale hubs in Bangladesh, are typically busy buying and selling products ahead of Eid-ul-Azha each year.

June 18, 2023
June 18, 2023

Bangabazar Fire: Traders stare at a bleak future

Around 4,000 owners and 15,000 shop workers, that were affected by the devastating fire at the capital’s Bangabazar about a couple of months ago, are still waiting for their financial compensation.

June 17, 2023
June 17, 2023

Ramna Park: Why is there a time restriction?

Ramna Park, also known as the “green heart” of Dhaka and maintained by the Public Works Department (PWD), remains closed to people during certain hours of the day, even though Covid-related restrictions have been lifted from other parks.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Arrival of foreign tourists almost at pre-pandemic level

This recovery brought hope to entrepreneurs related to the local tourism industry, which suffered huge losses due to the coronavirus outbreak

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Khulna City: Voting thru EVM proved problematic for some

The voting in Khulna city polls went ahead peacefully yesterday with no incidents of violence or obstruction of voters from casting ballots reported.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

‘I’m here because my vote matters’

A 65-year-old woman from Nabinagar under Khulna City Corporation overcame her physical difficulties to cast her vote in yesterday’s city polls.