Azmin Azran

Journalist at The Daily Star

An empty Dhaka on Eid and the questions we should ask

Before we daydream of a Dhaka with Eid levels of population density across the year, let us stop to consider why so many people live in Dhaka.

1d ago

For the love of computers

Buying a computer, for most people, is a fairly mundane activity. It involves going to a vendor with a budget, a list of requirements, and the hope that the salespeople are trustworthy and knowledgeable enough about the products to find the best possible deal.

6d ago

Buet and student politics: A storied past

Students at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) have boycotted classes and exams in protest of alleged resumption of political activities on campus

1w ago

Showcasing Bangladesh's development at home and abroad

Visual proof of Bangladesh's rapidly changing infrastructural outlook is being presented to audiences at home and abroad through the internet, and especially via YouTube

1w ago

Bangladesh 15th least happy country

The World Happiness Report 2024 ranked Bangladesh 129th out of 143 countries.

3w ago

Somali piracy: Years of terror and ransoms

In April 2005, MV Feisty Gas–a Hong Kong LPG tanker–was sailing the Indian ocean, close to the coast of one of the world’s most politically unstable nations.

3w ago

Somali piracy: Years of terror and ransoms

Since 2005, the pirates of Somalia have terrorised the waters along its coastline and beyond taking advantage of a political void in the country. Here is a recap.

3w ago

Life takes place in Dhaka’s cafes

How  humans discovered coffee and how, after centuries of innovation, it  became the elixir it is now is a fascinating tale itself.

3w ago
April 11, 2024
April 11, 2024

An empty Dhaka on Eid and the questions we should ask

Before we daydream of a Dhaka with Eid levels of population density across the year, let us stop to consider why so many people live in Dhaka.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

For the love of computers

Buying a computer, for most people, is a fairly mundane activity. It involves going to a vendor with a budget, a list of requirements, and the hope that the salespeople are trustworthy and knowledgeable enough about the products to find the best possible deal.

April 3, 2024
April 3, 2024

Buet and student politics: A storied past

Students at Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet) have boycotted classes and exams in protest of alleged resumption of political activities on campus

April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024

Showcasing Bangladesh's development at home and abroad

Visual proof of Bangladesh's rapidly changing infrastructural outlook is being presented to audiences at home and abroad through the internet, and especially via YouTube

March 21, 2024
March 21, 2024

Bangladesh 15th least happy country

The World Happiness Report 2024 ranked Bangladesh 129th out of 143 countries.

March 17, 2024
March 17, 2024

Somali piracy: Years of terror and ransoms

In April 2005, MV Feisty Gas–a Hong Kong LPG tanker–was sailing the Indian ocean, close to the coast of one of the world’s most politically unstable nations.

March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024

Somali piracy: Years of terror and ransoms

Since 2005, the pirates of Somalia have terrorised the waters along its coastline and beyond taking advantage of a political void in the country. Here is a recap.

March 16, 2024
March 16, 2024

Life takes place in Dhaka’s cafes

How  humans discovered coffee and how, after centuries of innovation, it  became the elixir it is now is a fascinating tale itself.

March 15, 2024
March 15, 2024

Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?

It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.

March 10, 2024
March 10, 2024

Can we rethink the city we want?

This rapid expansion of the restaurant sector has led to the cutting of many vital corners when it comes to safety.

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