Sajjad Hossain

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

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.

18h 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

1d 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.

1w 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

1w 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.

1w 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

Beat a woman, become a hero

Garlands around their necks, broad smiles on their faces, motorbikes revving behind them, and a crowd of cheerleaders to welcome them—as if justice has finally prevailed with their innocence established. Only, it hasn't

2w ago
June 25, 2025
June 25, 2025

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.

June 24, 2025
June 24, 2025

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

June 18, 2025
June 18, 2025

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.

June 17, 2025
June 17, 2025

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.

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

Yunus and Tarique meet in London; joint press briefing held

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

June 13, 2025
June 13, 2025

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.

June 11, 2025
June 11, 2025

Yunus-Tarique meet: ‘A potential turning point’

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

June 6, 2025
June 6, 2025

Beat a woman, become a hero

Garlands around their necks, broad smiles on their faces, motorbikes revving behind them, and a crowd of cheerleaders to welcome them—as if justice has finally prevailed with their innocence established. Only, it hasn't

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

A blatant river grab

Confluence of Dhaleshwari and Shitalakkhya under siege from Shah Cement

June 1, 2025
June 1, 2025

Political divide deepening over polls timing

Bangladesh’s political landscape is becoming increasingly polarised over the timing of the next election, with some parties aligning with the BNP to push for polls by December, while others are willing to wait until key reforms are implemented.