Miftahul Jannat

Miftahul Jannat is a journalist and feature writer at The Daily Star. She can be reached at [email protected]

Scars of July: How are the injured now?

Despite promises of financial support and rehabilitation, many are still waiting for aid to arrive.

1w ago

The art of staying calm in an angry world

Both our genetic makeup and past experiences impact our brain's chemistry, which in turn affects how we respond to different situations

2w ago

Encroached and evicted: The vanishing Rakhines of Bangladesh

The very land that the Rakhines once regarded as their mark of existence is now shrinking

2w ago

Art and odyssey of female cartoonists in Bangladesh

When girls draw comics, the topics become far more diverse – touching on nature, beauty standards, complexion-related racism, family issues, mental health, and self-realisation.

3w ago

The weight of untouchability: Rabidas community in Bangladesh

In the markets of North Bengal, the Rabidas community has long endured prejudice, their cobbler’s stools passed from one generation to the next.

1m ago

Bangladesh’s new epidemic: Mob violence in the age of misinformation

When justice is hijacked by rage and rumour, it takes only minutes for a mob to become a murderer.

1m ago

Uprising and Nation-Building

Uprisings, revolutions, or independence movements occur when the collective will of the people manifests as an unimaginable, united force.

2m ago

Banking on big dreams: A look at lucrative deposit plans

Amid persistent inflation and tightening liquidity, long-term, high-yield deposit schemes are emerging as a win-win solution, offering financial security for savers and stability for banks. From fixed deposits to goal-based products like Millionaire Schemes, Kotipoti Plans, and Double/Triple Benefit Schemes, banks are rolling out tailored options that promise life-changing returns for disciplined savers.

2m ago
October 11, 2025
October 11, 2025

Scars of July: How are the injured now?

Despite promises of financial support and rehabilitation, many are still waiting for aid to arrive.

October 7, 2025
October 7, 2025

The art of staying calm in an angry world

Both our genetic makeup and past experiences impact our brain's chemistry, which in turn affects how we respond to different situations

October 4, 2025
October 4, 2025

Encroached and evicted: The vanishing Rakhines of Bangladesh

The very land that the Rakhines once regarded as their mark of existence is now shrinking

September 27, 2025
September 27, 2025

Art and odyssey of female cartoonists in Bangladesh

When girls draw comics, the topics become far more diverse – touching on nature, beauty standards, complexion-related racism, family issues, mental health, and self-realisation.

September 13, 2025
September 13, 2025

The weight of untouchability: Rabidas community in Bangladesh

In the markets of North Bengal, the Rabidas community has long endured prejudice, their cobbler’s stools passed from one generation to the next.

August 30, 2025
August 30, 2025

Bangladesh’s new epidemic: Mob violence in the age of misinformation

When justice is hijacked by rage and rumour, it takes only minutes for a mob to become a murderer.

August 5, 2025
August 5, 2025

Uprising and Nation-Building

Uprisings, revolutions, or independence movements occur when the collective will of the people manifests as an unimaginable, united force.

July 30, 2025
July 30, 2025

Banking on big dreams: A look at lucrative deposit plans

Amid persistent inflation and tightening liquidity, long-term, high-yield deposit schemes are emerging as a win-win solution, offering financial security for savers and stability for banks. From fixed deposits to goal-based products like Millionaire Schemes, Kotipoti Plans, and Double/Triple Benefit Schemes, banks are rolling out tailored options that promise life-changing returns for disciplined savers.

July 28, 2025
July 28, 2025

Street Treats to Café Seats: Evolution of Ice Cream Culture in Bangladesh

There was a time in Bangladesh when the arrival of an ice cream van with its cheerful jingles meant pure joy. Children would run out clutching coins, eager to get their hands on a simple kulfi or a colourful popsicle. Today ice cream is no longer a street-side treat. It’s an artisanal experience served in chic cafés, plated like gourmet desserts, and tailored to the Instagram generation.

July 23, 2025
July 23, 2025

‘The trial of the jail killing case should be reopened’

The Daily Star (TDS): We all know Tajuddin Ahmad as a leader, but how was he as a father?