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Nilima Jahan

Nilima Jahan is a Staff Reporter at The Daily Star, deeply passionate about advocating for human rights, with a focus on women, children, and persons with disabilities. She's a proud mom to two beautiful daughters—one in heaven and one on earth. Reach out to her at nilima.jahan@thedailystar.net.

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Child domestic work: ‘Hazardous’ status hinges on demand from stakeholders

24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government is ready to classify domestic work as a hazardous occupation for children, but the stakeholders must submit a formal proposal for that to happen, said Md Abdus Samad Al Azad, director general of the Department of Labour.
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Women Empowerment Budget Bangladesh 2026-27

Bigger gender budget masks weak funding for women

18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has proposed a gender-responsive budget of Tk 3,26,059.8 crore for FY2026-27, accounting for 34.8 percent of the national budget of Tk 9.38 lakh crore and 4.8 percent of GDP.
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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World day against child labour: When abuse is hidden behind closed doors

12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Despite mounting reports of abuse and exploitation, child domestic work remains widespread and excluded from Bangladesh’s list of hazardous occupations for children.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
child sexual abuse in Bangladesh

9 in 10 child predators are familiar figures, report shows

22 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Around 66.12% of 124 child murders and 59.09% of 308 sexual abuse cases occurred inside the home or family environment
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Women farmers: Indispensable in fields but invisible in records

18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Women's contribution remains largely unrecognised, leaving many excluded from farmer lists and government support
18 May 2026, 00:00 AM
drinking water shortage coastal Bangladesh

Thirst in the land of water

16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
It is a coastline defined by water, an endless horizon where the sea meets the sky and waves roll as far as the eye can see.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Working Mothers in Bangladesh

Mothers left to choose between home and work

3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Despite long years of experience and proven performance, many women are unable to return to work after childbirth owing to the absence of flexible work arrangements and reliable support systems at home and at work.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladeshi Women Migrant Workers Abuse

Abuse, exploitation haunt women migrant workers

18 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Abandoned by her husband, Rahima (not her real name), a mother of two, considered a broker’s offer of a job in Saudi Arabia as a lifeline.
18 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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PROTECT YOUR CHILD

Child Pneumonia, also known as paediatric pneumonia is a very common malady for children, mostly in winter. Basically, it is a kind of
7 January 2016, 18:00 PM
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Let There Be Light

An organisation named 'Lighter' by youngsters, may sound negative to nearly everyone. But in this case, the chronicle of 'Lighter' is not
24 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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The Winter Academy Facing Challenges

Teach for Bangladesh (TFB) recently completed their third annual training programme 'Winter Academy', a six-week intensive training
17 December 2015, 18:00 PM
WINTER DEPRESSION

WINTER DEPRESSION: AN UNUSUAL DISORDER

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) may sound uncommon to you, but actually, SAD is a kind of depression that often progresses during...
10 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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TO FIGHT AGAINST CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE

Now-a-days, it is not too unfamiliar when a child is being abused sexually, by strangers and known people alike,
3 December 2015, 18:00 PM
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AN EXPERIMENTAL EXHIBITION

Edward Morgan Forster, popularly known as E.M. Forster, an English novelist, short story writer and essayist, used the phrase “Only
26 November 2015, 18:00 PM
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The 'Ajob' Baul

Labik Kamal Gaurob, singer-songwriter of Bangladeshi folk music band 'Ajob', is a popular name nationally and internationally for his Baul Fusion songs. The rock fusion band 'Ajob' was founded by him in 2001 and since then, he has been the lead vocalist of the band.
19 November 2015, 18:00 PM
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Listen to them!

"This is my last time, God knows what happened, but I am not at all tensed for it. As there is no assurance about equal opportunity for
12 November 2015, 18:00 PM
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Respect for Talent

In our country, it is not uncommon for a basic need like education to become difficult to acquire for the poor. However, in spite of all the difficulties, the inherent talent, the endless possibilities and indomitable willpower of these brilliant minds can make it possible to conquer all obstacles.
6 November 2015, 12:09 PM
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THE “REFLECT” TEAM

"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team”, said Phil Jackson, an American retired
29 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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Sad but True!

Your hangouts, facebook check-ins, get-togethers, occasions every where, there is an inseparable word today.
22 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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Beautify Your Room

Close your eyes and imagine, you are sleeping on a bed, hundreds of butterflies and birds are flying around you and there are trees
8 October 2015, 18:00 PM
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