Sajjad Hossain

Reporter, The Daily Star

July-August Movement: 631 lives lost, 19,200 injured

At least 631 people lost their lives and over 19,200 were injured during the anti-discrimination students’ movement from July 15 to August 5, according to a health ministry report.

3d ago

Shot during protest: Many barely hanging on to life

The sudden twitches of his left hand and his attempts to speak in too weak a voice are just about the only signs that 16-year-old Raiyan Ahmed is still alive.

1w ago

Relief that is yet to arrive

Nearly 5,000 flood-affected residents in Kolakopa village of Laxmipur have been completely cut off by water in the ongoing flood.

1w ago

'Is this new independence not for my son?'

Asks mother of a victim of enforced disappearance at human chain

1w ago

Flood raises spectre of diseases

A week into the ongoing flood situation in the country, outbreaks of waterborne disease are being reported from affected districts.

1w ago

Floods upend lives of thousands

The extent of devastation from the floods is becoming  visible as the waters are receding.

2w ago

‘Captors kept watch on my family’

On the evening of December 4, 2017, around 6:45pm, M Maroof Zaman, former Bangladesh ambassador to Vietnam, was on his way from his Dhanmondi home to receive his daughter at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

3w ago

Inside the Aynaghar

After years of denial by the authorities, chilling details about secret prisons are now emerging as victims of enforced disappearances begin to speak out after their release following the dramatic fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year regime.

3w ago
September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

July-August Movement: 631 lives lost, 19,200 injured

At least 631 people lost their lives and over 19,200 were injured during the anti-discrimination students’ movement from July 15 to August 5, according to a health ministry report.

September 5, 2024
September 5, 2024

Shot during protest: Many barely hanging on to life

The sudden twitches of his left hand and his attempts to speak in too weak a voice are just about the only signs that 16-year-old Raiyan Ahmed is still alive.

August 31, 2024
August 31, 2024

Relief that is yet to arrive

Nearly 5,000 flood-affected residents in Kolakopa village of Laxmipur have been completely cut off by water in the ongoing flood.

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

'Is this new independence not for my son?'

Asks mother of a victim of enforced disappearance at human chain

August 30, 2024
August 30, 2024

Flood raises spectre of diseases

A week into the ongoing flood situation in the country, outbreaks of waterborne disease are being reported from affected districts.

August 29, 2024
August 29, 2024

Floods upend lives of thousands

The extent of devastation from the floods is becoming  visible as the waters are receding.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

Inside the Aynaghar

After years of denial by the authorities, chilling details about secret prisons are now emerging as victims of enforced disappearances begin to speak out after their release following the dramatic fall of Sheikh Hasina’s 16-year regime.

August 21, 2024
August 21, 2024

‘Captors kept watch on my family’

On the evening of December 4, 2017, around 6:45pm, M Maroof Zaman, former Bangladesh ambassador to Vietnam, was on his way from his Dhanmondi home to receive his daughter at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

August 19, 2024
August 19, 2024

Tribute to a fallen friend

Among the neatly arranged benches, one seat remained empty.

August 18, 2024
August 18, 2024

Tribute to a fallen friend

How classmates remembered Ahnaf, a 17-year-old killed in police firing

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