Minam Haque

We must address the issue of plastic waste to avoid another pandemic

Personal protective equipment (PPE) which comprise of gloves, masks, cover-all, etc. are all essential items in our fight against the coronavirus. However, they may also become contaminated after use and their disposal is a matter of grave concern. Dr Mubarak Ahmad Khan’s latest innovation, now at the conceptual stage—a biodegradable, non-toxic material to make PPE (cover-all) which can easily be discarded without causing any harm to the environment—is a game-changer.

4y ago

Can independent cinema survive this crisis?

This week, in The Daily Star’s interview series that aims to give readers an idea of what changes to expect in a post-Covid-19 world, filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury talks to Minam Haque about the future of independent cinema.

4y ago

One of Kamrul Alam Khan Khasru’s valiant missions

The month of December ushers in the spirit of patriotism in every Bangali as the essence of victory fills the atmosphere.

5y ago
September 6, 2020
September 6, 2020

We must address the issue of plastic waste to avoid another pandemic

Personal protective equipment (PPE) which comprise of gloves, masks, cover-all, etc. are all essential items in our fight against the coronavirus. However, they may also become contaminated after use and their disposal is a matter of grave concern. Dr Mubarak Ahmad Khan’s latest innovation, now at the conceptual stage—a biodegradable, non-toxic material to make PPE (cover-all) which can easily be discarded without causing any harm to the environment—is a game-changer.

June 22, 2020
June 22, 2020

Can independent cinema survive this crisis?

This week, in The Daily Star’s interview series that aims to give readers an idea of what changes to expect in a post-Covid-19 world, filmmaker Amitabh Reza Chowdhury talks to Minam Haque about the future of independent cinema.

December 16, 2019
December 16, 2019

One of Kamrul Alam Khan Khasru’s valiant missions

The month of December ushers in the spirit of patriotism in every Bangali as the essence of victory fills the atmosphere.