Arafat Rahaman

Reporter, Print/Digital, The Daily Star

There's no neutral observer in digital violence

Silence tells women that even when men see the harm, they will not intervene.

18h ago

'Have you seen my babies?'

Eight puppies in a sack and the death of our conscience

1d ago

We need a climate solution built on people, not projects

Friendship’s Earthshot Prize win has shifted the world’s view of Bangladesh, from that of a climate-vulnerable country to one capable of offering credible climate solutions, said the its founder Runa Khan.

1w ago

What price are we paying for ‘progress’?

Abul Kalam Azad did not die in an accident -- he was killed

1m ago

Inside colleges where no one passed

In Chattogram’s Chandgaon, two students sat for this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate exams from Meron Sun College. Both failed.

1m ago

Rucsu too goes to Shibir

The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Sommilito Shikkharthi Jote has swept the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) election, securing 20 out of 23 central posts in the first such polls held in 35 years.

1m ago

Allegations of irregularities surface even though observers say Rucsu Polls peaceful

Democratic Students' Council alleges of lack of level playing field

1m ago

Teachers with no schools to go to

As the world celebrates International Teachers’ Day to honour educators and their role in society, teachers in Bangladesh are observing it in a different reality.

2m ago
December 4, 2025
December 4, 2025

There's no neutral observer in digital violence

Silence tells women that even when men see the harm, they will not intervene.

December 3, 2025
December 3, 2025

'Have you seen my babies?'

Eight puppies in a sack and the death of our conscience

November 24, 2025
November 24, 2025

We need a climate solution built on people, not projects

Friendship’s Earthshot Prize win has shifted the world’s view of Bangladesh, from that of a climate-vulnerable country to one capable of offering credible climate solutions, said the its founder Runa Khan.

October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025

What price are we paying for ‘progress’?

Abul Kalam Azad did not die in an accident -- he was killed

October 22, 2025
October 22, 2025

Inside colleges where no one passed

In Chattogram’s Chandgaon, two students sat for this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate exams from Meron Sun College. Both failed.

October 18, 2025
October 18, 2025

Rucsu too goes to Shibir

The Islami Chhatra Shibir-backed Sommilito Shikkharthi Jote has swept the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union (Rucsu) election, securing 20 out of 23 central posts in the first such polls held in 35 years.

October 16, 2025
October 16, 2025

Allegations of irregularities surface even though observers say Rucsu Polls peaceful

Democratic Students' Council alleges of lack of level playing field

October 5, 2025
October 5, 2025

Teachers with no schools to go to

As the world celebrates International Teachers’ Day to honour educators and their role in society, teachers in Bangladesh are observing it in a different reality.

September 25, 2025
September 25, 2025

Rucsu in chains: How a university scripted its own crisis

Teachers, staff still holding up the polls, and Rucsu still in their grip

September 9, 2025
September 9, 2025

Total literacy elusive after Tk 4,000cr spent

Nearly one in five Bangladeshis aged seven and above remains illiterate, despite Tk 4,000 crore being spent on literacy programmes over the past 34 years.