Sajjad Hossain

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

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.

5d 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.

6d 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

1w 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.

1w ago

BNP switches to election mode

As the interim government eyes February for the national election, the BNP has shifted its focus to finalising its candidate selection process and completing local-level groundwork.

2w ago

Yunus and Tarique meet in London; joint press briefing held

The highly anticipated meeting at The Dorchester lasted about an hour and a half

2w ago

Hope abounds as Yunus, Tarique meet today

As Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus and BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman meet today in London, many hope the stalemate over the timing of the next election will finally end.

2w ago

Yunus-Tarique meet: ‘A potential turning point’

Says Fakhrul about talks slated for Friday in London; polls timing may top the agenda

2w ago
May 22, 2024
May 22, 2024

Lifts at public hospitals: Where Horror Abounds

Shipon Mia (not his real name) fears for his life throughout the hours he works as a liftman at a building of Sir Salimullah Medical College, commonly known as Mitford hospital, in the capital.

May 8, 2024
May 8, 2024

So, how many donkeys are there in Bangladesh?

Do you know how many donkeys there are in Bangladesh? The answer is we don't know the numbers

May 2, 2024
May 2, 2024

AC technicians facing backlog of installation, repair orders

Ferdous Hasan, who lives in the Motijheel area of Dhaka, recently purchased an air conditioner (AC) in a bid to find some respite from the ongoing heatwave sweeping across Bangladesh. However, he has been left frustrated by a prolonged delay in installation.

May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024

Cotton farming not catching on for lack of govt support: experts

The expansion of cotton farming in Bangladesh has remained stagnant over the years due to a lack of sufficient farmland, manpower and government support, particularly in terms of innovation and investment.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Scorching sun, stifling homes

As the scorching summer sun beats down on Korail slum, the tin-shed houses feel like stifling ovens. Inside one such residence we met Asma Akhter. She wiped sweat from her forehead, her clothes all damp.

April 28, 2024
April 28, 2024

Parents worried as schools reopen amid heat alert

As primary and secondary schools, along with colleges, reopen today, parents are expressing concerns about the scorching heat and its potential impact on their children’s health.

April 25, 2024
April 25, 2024

Just a slap on the wrist?

What is the punishment for involvement in the embezzlement of Tk 7.35 crore from the government coffer?

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

BJMC racking up losses for payroll burden

The Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation continues to be mired in losses due to the huge payroll burden of its 25 closed factories since 2020.

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

Women protected by women

Women compartments in metro trains are safeguarded by female police officials to ensure a safe and comfortable commute in an otherwise unsafe city for women.

March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024

Fire incidents keep rising

Amid poor enforcement of safety rules, the number of fire incidents has risen in the last four years.