Sheikh Tajul Islam Taj

Reporter

The eco-warriors of Bangladesh

Estiak Ahmed Sajit is currently a third-year student at Khulna University. In 2007, his family was forcibly displaced from Rajbari to Keraniganj due to river erosion.

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Climate finance will go in vain unless global warming kept in check

A new UN Environment Programme (UNEP) report has warned that if current policies continue, global temperatures could rise by a catastrophic 3.1°C by the end of this century

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Khulna sees drop in average rainfall over four decades

Study says it could have critical implications for water resources, agricultural practices

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Child grooms: the hidden victims of early marriage

While the marriage of underage girls in Bangladesh receives widespread attention, the early marriage of boys often goes unnoticed, despite the fact that the trend of boys marrying underage is increasing rapidly..According to data published by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), the

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Rare Burmese Red Serow seen in Baraiyadhala National Park

A recent study has identified 25 photo events of the Burmese Red Serow, a rare species of goat-antelope locally known as “bon chhagol”, at Baraiyadhala National Park in Chattogram’s Mirsharai upazila

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JU lost 40pc waterbodies in 35 years

Jahangirnagar University campus, known for its verdant fields, woods, and waterbodies, has lost nearly 40 percent of its waterbodies over the last three and a half decades.

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'Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog' found in Bangladesh

'Brown Blotched Bengal Tree Frog' has been found in Bangladesh for the first time

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Forex position to stabilise in next few months: Moody's

It will be supported by the recent improvement of the current account balance to modest surpluses partly reflecting ongoing import restrictions, narrowing financial account deficits as business uncertainties gradually ease following the conclusion of the general elections in January, it said.

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February 4, 2023
February 4, 2023

Avian guests bid early farewell

For decades, the Jahangirnagar University campus has been buzzing with the chirping of migratory birds at the beginning of winter every year. As many as 20-25 species of avian guests used to spend the winters on this campus after travelling thousands of miles from Serbia, Russia, Northern Mongolia, Tibet and China.

January 28, 2023
January 28, 2023

Married off before 15, kids by 16

Although the minimum age of marriage is 18 years for girls in Bangladesh, this is somehow not applicable to the ones of the Bede community, living on the bank of Savar’s Bangshi river.

December 11, 2022
December 11, 2022

Their rallies are picnics

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader yesterday said it would be a blunder for the BNP if seven of its lawmakers resigned from parliament.

October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022

‘Honorarium for doing the bare minimum’

Pretty much every year, teachers and administrators of Jahangirnagar University (JU) distribute a huge amount of money among themselves as honorariums for “extra services”, like preparing for and invigilating the admission tests.

October 19, 2022
October 19, 2022

All in the name of ‘etiquette’

Members of Chhatra League at Jahangirnagar University have been accused of verbally abusing freshers.

October 2, 2022
October 2, 2022

The ordeal to get a seat in JU dorm

Sheikh Mohammed Siam, a second-year English student at Jahangirnagar University, had been waging a fight all alone for nine consecutive days, to ensure dormitory accommodation for every student.

September 18, 2022
September 18, 2022

‘Health insurance would be a relief’

Sheikh Sadli Al Zadid, a third-year student at Dhaka University, had frequently suffered from hernia-related pain for years. But when the condition turned severe, his doctor suggested getting admitted to a hospital.

July 1, 2022
July 1, 2022

“I’m proud that my husband sacrificed his life for the country”

Umme Salma, wife of assistant commissioner of police Rabiul Karim who was slain in the militant attack on Holey Artisan café in 2016, said she is proud that her husband sacrificed life for the country.

July 1, 2022
July 1, 2022

‘Wish you were here’

Rabiul Karim was an assistant commissioner working at the Detective Branch (DB) of Police.

June 21, 2022
June 21, 2022

Brunt of the weekends

Teachers of Jahangirnagar University have allegedly been found neglecting the academic activities of regular students due to their involvement in the weekend programmes running in various departments.