As cashless transactions turbocharged across the world during the pandemic, for Zyma Islam, a resident of the capital's Dhanmondi, digital mode of payment turned out to be a saviour. From buying manure to fertilise the plants in her garden to shopping for toiletries, she purchases almost everything online and makes payment with her credit card. "Cashless payment has become
Killings, attacks and intimidation: Journalism under fire across borders
Illustration: Noor Us Safa Anik
For the first time, media organisations in Bangladesh, India, Pakistan and Nepal are coming together to report about the killings, attacks, harassment, and intimidation of journalists in these South Asian countries. It is the first such collaboration by media outlets in the region.
By Nirmal Jovial
On the evening of August 8, 2020, ten women from Subhash Mohalla in North East Delhi proceeded to the Bhajanpura police station to make the police register a first information report on a complaint they had made two days before. The complaint was that some men had tried to foment communal tension in their locality. The complainants said the men had abused Muslims, tied saffron flags near a mosque and burst crackers in celebration of a ceremony for the construction of a temple at faraway Ayodhya on August 5.
Young woman found dead in Dhaka flat: Media ethics questioned Straight From Star Newsroom Straight From Star Newsroom
After the recovery of the young woman s body from a flat in Dhaka s Gulshan, social media has witnessed an uproar against media coverage. In order to sensationalise news, personal information about the deceased is being published. Along with not disclosing the accused s name, many issues regarding news coverage have also been pointed out.
What is media s role and responsibilities when covering sensitive cases such as suicide reports? Are media platforms ultimately pointing fingers at the victim? What kind of policies should and can be adopted in this regard?
ICU crisis: Negligence or Shortsightedness?
Straight from Star Newsroom
Straight from Star Newsroom
As Covid-19 cases are on the rise, patients and their families are desperately trying to get ICU beds.
Are there adequate facilities in the ICUs of hospitals? How are middle-class, low-income families coping with the expensive ICU beds every day?
In this episode of Straight from Star Newsroom, The Daily Star s reporter Zyma Islam tries to answer questions regarding the ICU crisis in Bangladesh.
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