Nilima Jahan

Nilima Jahan is a Staff Reporter at The Daily Star, deeply passionate about advocating for human rights, with a focus on women, children, and persons with disabilities. She's a proud mom to two beautiful daughters—one in heaven and one on earth. Reach out to her at nilima.jahan@thedailystar.net.

One-stop crisis centre: Conviction in less than 2pc cases

The one-stop crisis centres are supposed to provide comprehensive support to women and children victims of violence, offering healthcare, police assistance, legal aid and other services.

4d ago

Want swift justice, fair compensation

The family of Md Shahjahan, a 24-year-old hawker from Dhaka’s New Market area who was killed in the capital the same day Abu Sayed died in Rangpur, is demanding swift justice and appropriate compensation for his death.

3w ago

A historic moment

For the first time in Bangladesh’s history, five female lawyers have been appointed as justices in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court.

3w ago

A historic moment: The appointment of five female justices to HC Division of SC

For the first time in Bangladesh's history, five female lawyers have been appointed as justices in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court.

3w ago

‘We refused to retreat, even with bullets flying’

When protests against the quota system in government jobs erupted in Bangladesh during June and July, students believed they were standing up against a system they saw as discriminatory.

3w ago

July uprising: The garage of compassion

On July 18, Dhanmondi-27 had become one of the flashpoints when protesters took to the streets to enforce the “complete shutdown” called by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

3w ago

Harassment of women in public spaces on rise

Aparajita Sangita, a young filmmaker and advocate for women’s rights, is still trying to overcome the shock of a traumatic encounter at the Panthapath signal in Dhaka last week.

4w ago

Rabbi’s martyrdom yet to get recognition

In the early hours of August 5, two young women were frantically searching for their 17-year-old brother, Ismail Hossen Rabbi, who had gone missing after leaving home the previous day to join the Anti-Discrimination student movement, breaking the lock on their tin-roofed house.

1m ago
November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

One-stop crisis centre: Conviction in less than 2pc cases

The one-stop crisis centres are supposed to provide comprehensive support to women and children victims of violence, offering healthcare, police assistance, legal aid and other services.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

A historic moment

For the first time in Bangladesh’s history, five female lawyers have been appointed as justices in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court.

October 14, 2024
October 14, 2024

Want swift justice, fair compensation

The family of Md Shahjahan, a 24-year-old hawker from Dhaka’s New Market area who was killed in the capital the same day Abu Sayed died in Rangpur, is demanding swift justice and appropriate compensation for his death.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

A historic moment: The appointment of five female justices to HC Division of SC

For the first time in Bangladesh's history, five female lawyers have been appointed as justices in the High Court Division of the Supreme Court.

October 13, 2024
October 13, 2024

‘We refused to retreat, even with bullets flying’

When protests against the quota system in government jobs erupted in Bangladesh during June and July, students believed they were standing up against a system they saw as discriminatory.

October 10, 2024
October 10, 2024

July uprising: The garage of compassion

On July 18, Dhanmondi-27 had become one of the flashpoints when protesters took to the streets to enforce the “complete shutdown” called by the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement.

October 8, 2024
October 8, 2024

Harassment of women in public spaces on rise

Aparajita Sangita, a young filmmaker and advocate for women’s rights, is still trying to overcome the shock of a traumatic encounter at the Panthapath signal in Dhaka last week.

September 28, 2024
September 28, 2024

Rabbi’s martyrdom yet to get recognition

In the early hours of August 5, two young women were frantically searching for their 17-year-old brother, Ismail Hossen Rabbi, who had gone missing after leaving home the previous day to join the Anti-Discrimination student movement, breaking the lock on their tin-roofed house.

September 20, 2024
September 20, 2024

Debt, desperation and displacement

Just six years ago, 37-year-old Kabir Hossain, a butcher from Bhashantek slum in the capital, enjoyed a comfortable life with his family of six.

September 14, 2024
September 14, 2024

Hilsa eggs: a delicacy out of reach for many

Do you love hilsa eggs? If so, you’re not alone. For many families, especially the little ones at home, these delicate, flavourful eggs are a cherished treat. But this season, getting your hands on this once-affordable delicacy may prove a real challenge.