Bangladesh’s warning system struggles to keep pace as climate events intensify
Bangladesh’s historical records underscore the growing disparity. Moreover, the limitations of the existing terminology have had serious consequences.
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Over a quarter of Bangladeshis suffered from food insecurity in 2023-25: UN report
Two out of every 5 people are unable to afford a healthy diet in 2025; significant malnutrition persists.
The children Bangladesh lost in the July 2024 uprising
According to the July Shaheed Smrity Foundation, at least 128 children were killed and 2,557 were injured during the 2024 July uprising.
Police arrest 42 in anti-drug raid at Bangladesh slum
According to the Gazipur Metropolitan Police (GMP), officers recovered around 270 grams of heroin, 20 yaba tablets and various items used for consuming drugs during the raid.
July 19, 2024: Bangladesh’s point of no return
One of the bloodiest days of the July uprising left at least 66 dead and marked a decisive turn in the movement.
Reclaiming the cultural meaning of monsoon in Bangladesh
The dance production, 'Ghonoghota 2' aims reclaim the cultural meaning of the rainy season – while also raising funds for communities affected by the recent floods in the…
Institutional neglect is driving Bangladesh’s brain drain
"The combined weight of economic instability, systemic nepotism, and professional invisibility is quietly driving this generation out of the country," highlights Nafew Sajed Joy.
How Bangladesh’s Chattogram can end its recurring waterlogging crisis
Professor Dr Muhammad Rashidul Hasan speaks to The Daily Star about the planning failures behind Chattogram's recurring floods, the costs of losing wetlands and hills, and why the…
Bodies of Bangladesh’s July uprising victims dumped in river: ICT chief prosecutor
Investigators found evidence of hospitals disposing of bodies without official records, said International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Aminul Islam.
One in 13 Bangladeshi women experiences early menopause: Multi-country study
Within South Asia, Bangladesh’s prevalence was comparable to Nepal (7.9 percent) and slightly lower than India (8.0 percent); Pakistan recorded 5.9 percent. The findings…