Miftahul Jannat

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

Earthquakes, overthinking, and the Hamlet within us

Hamlet’s tragedy lies not in his flaws, but in his waiting.

6d ago

Why is secondary education becoming unaffordable?

The soaring costs are turning secondary education into a secondary priority, overshadowed by the daily struggle for survival.

1w ago

The science behind our ‘eureka’ moments, and how to nurture them

In giving our ideas room to roam and meet in unforeseen ways, we invite the world to answer us.

2w ago

What’s holding back Bangladesh’s book industry?

Despite its long legacy, the publishing industry continues to grapple with many of the same challenges for decades.

3w ago

Living experimentally in a goal-obsessed world

You don't need to find your grand purpose before you begin. You just need to design your next small experiment.

4w ago

The thrills of Rakib Hasan

Rakib Hasan took Western adventure tales and breathed into them a Bangladeshi heart.

1m ago

Scars of July: How are the injured now?

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

1m 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

1m ago
November 25, 2025
November 25, 2025

Earthquakes, overthinking, and the Hamlet within us

Hamlet’s tragedy lies not in his flaws, but in his waiting.

November 22, 2025
November 22, 2025

Why is secondary education becoming unaffordable?

The soaring costs are turning secondary education into a secondary priority, overshadowed by the daily struggle for survival.

November 16, 2025
November 16, 2025

The science behind our ‘eureka’ moments, and how to nurture them

In giving our ideas room to roam and meet in unforeseen ways, we invite the world to answer us.

November 8, 2025
November 8, 2025

What’s holding back Bangladesh’s book industry?

Despite its long legacy, the publishing industry continues to grapple with many of the same challenges for decades.

November 3, 2025
November 3, 2025

Living experimentally in a goal-obsessed world

You don't need to find your grand purpose before you begin. You just need to design your next small experiment.

October 23, 2025
October 23, 2025

The thrills of Rakib Hasan

Rakib Hasan took Western adventure tales and breathed into them a Bangladeshi heart.

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.