Mahiya Tabassum

The author is a writer and journalist. She is working as an editorial assistant at The Daily Star. Recommend your must-read books at [email protected].

The metro rail tragedy: What is the cost of a human life in Bangladesh?

The right to cross a street, ride public transport, work in a factory, or walk near a drain without risking death should not be a privilege.

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'HSC-SSC results serve as a wake-up call for education reform'

We cannot produce a quality workforce without ensuring quality education.

1m ago

Between death and desire to live: A suicide survivor’s account

Sometimes survival is the most radical act we can perform.

3m ago

‘The July uprising was about truth and justice’

In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.

4m ago

International Women's Day: The grim truth behind the Lalmatia GBV case

This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.

9m ago

The uneven scale of reproductive responsibility

“I had heavy bleeding, blackouts, and I was listless and tired all the time. So, I told him that sterilisation would be better than taking these blighted pills or using condoms.”

9m ago

Ekushey Boi Mela: At the crossroads of freedom and censorship

A series of unsettling incidents over recent years has cast a long shadow over the fair’s foundational principles.

10m ago

'Israel killed 75 of my relatives in a single strike'

Ibrahim Saleem Kishko, a Palestinian student at Dhaka Medical College, offers a window into the reality of life in Gaza.

10m ago
October 28, 2025
October 28, 2025

The metro rail tragedy: What is the cost of a human life in Bangladesh?

The right to cross a street, ride public transport, work in a factory, or walk near a drain without risking death should not be a privilege.

October 24, 2025
October 24, 2025

'HSC-SSC results serve as a wake-up call for education reform'

We cannot produce a quality workforce without ensuring quality education.

September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025

Between death and desire to live: A suicide survivor’s account

Sometimes survival is the most radical act we can perform.

July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

‘The July uprising was about truth and justice’

In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.

March 8, 2025
March 8, 2025

International Women's Day: The grim truth behind the Lalmatia GBV case

This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.

February 21, 2025
February 21, 2025

The uneven scale of reproductive responsibility

“I had heavy bleeding, blackouts, and I was listless and tired all the time. So, I told him that sterilisation would be better than taking these blighted pills or using condoms.”

February 13, 2025
February 13, 2025

Ekushey Boi Mela: At the crossroads of freedom and censorship

A series of unsettling incidents over recent years has cast a long shadow over the fair’s foundational principles.

February 6, 2025
February 6, 2025

'Israel killed 75 of my relatives in a single strike'

Ibrahim Saleem Kishko, a Palestinian student at Dhaka Medical College, offers a window into the reality of life in Gaza.

January 25, 2025
January 25, 2025

Living and breathing ‘Dhaka Dreams’ with Kaavish

The excitement had been building for weeks, and when Kaavish finally took the stage for “Dhaka Dreams” yesterday at Senaprangan, the atmosphere was nothing less than incredible. Blue Brick Communications, the organiser with a track record of successful events like "Dhaka Melancholy" featuring Indian singer Nachiketa Chakraborty and "Dhaka Retro" with James, found themselves navigating a challenging evening that tested the limits of concert organisation.

January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025

A crossover episode with my depression

Mental health struggles are part of the journey, not character flaws or personal failures.