Shoaib Ahmed Sayam

The Daily Star (Bangladesh) — Rickshaws in Dhaka: When exactly did we start appreciating the rickshaw, to a point that we now consider it to be part of our collective identity?

The Daily Star (Bangladesh) — Crimes against journalists do not happen in a vacuum.

The Daily Star (Bangladesh) — Despite suspension of ridesharing services via motorcycles due to health safety concerns, bikers can still be seen with their vehicles parked at intersections in the capital, waving to potential passengers, and with some success too, as many commuters still choose the verbal-contract service despite the risks associated.

The Daily Star (Bangladesh) — Leaders and activists of Patro League and Patro Dal, the marriage wings of two political parties, locked in a clash in front of a kazi office in the capital yesterday, leaving several unmarried.

The Daily Star (Bangladesh) — For those who regularly visit the area, Gulistan Underground Market is not something new. After all, it also serves as a four-way underpass to cross the busy intersection. Gulistan Underground Market in Dhaka: Where techie and sketchy coexist.

The Daily Star (Bangladesh) — When I found out that Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) is conducting counselling sessions for jaywalkers, I was curious to see for myself what it's about. So, I decided to go undercover and get intentionally caught jaywalking to attend a session.

The Daily Star (Bangladesh) — Human Library Bangladesh (HLB) started with a mission to break prejudices. HLB organises storytelling sessions and discussions where individuals participate as "books", narrating their stories to "readers" (participating audience). Yesterday they held the fifth session to further this cause.

The Daily Star (Bangladesh) — Scouting has been popular in Bangladesh since the 1970s. What started out as a voluntary movement founded by British army officer Robert Baden-Powell in early 1900s has reached schools and colleges all over the country. Bangladesh regularly participates in international scouting events -- giving students an opportunity to become global members of society.