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Palash Khan is a visual journalist and senior photojournalist at The Daily Star. He documents industrial pollution, climate change, and environmental justice across South Asia through visual journalism and documentary photography. His work explores the environmental and human impacts of industry, labour, and climate change, focusing on underreported communities and environmental challenges across the region. His work has been published and featured by BBC, CNN, The New York Times, The Telegraph, Le Monde, and LIFE Magazine.

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Pakistan’s Weapons, US Intelligence Support: Saudi Arabia’s Plan Against the Houthis

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 English

The headline says Saudi Arabia has a plan against the Houthis involving Pakistani weapons and US intelligence support. The page text provides no further details about the plan or its implications.

Saudi Arabia and the Houthis Military Cooperation US Intelligence Support Saudi Arabia Yemen Pakistan United States Houthis Weapons
Reporting styleFactual

The visible text is a factual headline and page metadata, with no apparent persuasive language.

Writing with Feet: Dukhu Mia Builds a School After Failing to Find a Job

The Daily Star 6 Oct 2026 English

The Daily Star’s headline identifies Dukhu Mia as someone who, after failing to find a job, built a school and writes with his feet. The supplied page text contains no article body, so further details about the school or his circumstances are not available.

Education Disability Employment Community Development Bangladesh The Daily Star Dukhu Mia
Reporting styleFactual

The page presents a reported human-interest story with no evident editorial argument.

Finding respite in the heatwave

The Daily Star 29 Apr 2024 English

The ongoing heatwave in Bangladesh is severely affecting daily life, with temperatures reaching 43°C in Chuadanga and 40°C in Dhaka. The extreme heat has resulted in school closures, disrupted agricultural activities, and increased health risks such as heat stroke.

Heatwave Weather Public Health Bangladesh Chuadanga Dhaka
Reporting styleInformative

Mostly factual with some subjective descriptions of the heat's impact.

The roses of ‘Golaap Graam’

The Daily Star 14 Feb 2024 English

In Shahdullahpur, a village known as 'Golaap Graam' near Dhaka, flower cultivators eagerly anticipate the harvest of roses and gerberas, especially around Valentine's Day. Farmers like Shibu Chandra Bhowmik and Palash work diligently to produce vibrant flowers, with red roses being particularly cherished. Despite the modest financial returns, these flowers play a significant role in cultural celebrations and personal expressions of love.

Flower Cultivation Valentine's Day Shahdullahpur Dhaka Bangladesh Shibu Chandra Bhowmik Palash Red Rose Gerbera
Reporting styleBalanced

The article provides a mix of factual information about flower cultivation and the cultural significance of roses, with some subjective descriptions.

Gulistan blast: Fire safety professionals gather on site to raise awareness

The Daily Star 10 Mar 2023 English

In the aftermath of a deadly blast in Dhaka's Gulistan, a group of fire safety professionals gathered to raise awareness about fire safety. Operating under the name 'Safety Concern', they emphasized the importance of adhering to the Bangladesh National Building Code and Fire Service and Civil Defence Guidelines. The initiative, driven by social responsibility, aims to prevent future tragedies by promoting awareness and compliance with safety regulations.

Fire Safety Accidents Dhaka Bangladesh Safety Concern Bangladesh National Building Code Fire Service and Civil Defence Zakir Uddin Ahmed Md Abu Syed Hossain Mahmudur Rashid
Reporting styleBalanced

The article presents a mix of factual reporting and subjective statements about the need for fire safety awareness.

Another life cut short by violence

The Daily Star 22 Apr 2022 English

Mitu Akter, the wife of shopkeeper Morsalin, faces an uncertain future after her husband succumbed to injuries sustained during clashes at New Market. Morsalin, who was critically injured, died while receiving treatment. The family, already struggling financially, is left devastated, with Mitu expressing despair over seeking justice. The police are investigating the incident, analyzing CCTV footage to determine the circumstances of Morsalin's injury.

Crime Justice Violence Dhaka Bangladesh New Market Police Station Mitu Akter Morsalin Hamim Humayra Farhad Hossain Munna Yamin Kabir
Reporting styleBalanced

The article presents a mix of factual reporting and emotional accounts from the victim's family.

What will happen to Morsalin’s children? – elder brother asks

The Daily Star 21 Apr 2022 English

Morsalin, an employee at New Super Market, was fatally injured during a clash between traders and Dhaka College students. His elder brother, Noor Mohammad, expressed deep sorrow and concern for Morsalin's two young children, questioning their future without their father. The incident also claimed the life of Nahid Hossain, a deliveryman, highlighting the violence's tragic impact on families.

Family Tragedy Violence Dhaka Cumilla Morsalin Noor Mohammad Humaira Islam Lamha Amir Hamza Nahid Hossain
Reporting styleBalanced

The article contains emotional statements and personal reflections from Morsalin's brother, but also factual reporting of the incident.

Not an inch of his body spared

The Daily Star 21 Apr 2022 English

Nahid Hossain, a deliveryman, was tragically beaten to death amidst a violent clash between Dhaka College students and New Market shopkeepers. Despite warnings from his family, Nahid insisted on going to work, as missing a day meant losing pay. His body, covered in bruises, was discovered by a bystander and taken to the hospital, where he later died. The incident highlights the severe consequences of being caught in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Violence Tragedy Dhaka Bangladesh Dhaka College New Market Nahid Hossain Dolly Nadim Hossain
Reporting styleBalanced

The article presents a factual account of the incident but includes emotional elements and personal stories.

DMC morgue’s air heavy with wails of Nahid’s wife, mother

The Daily Star 20 Apr 2022 English

Nahid Hasan’s wife Dolly and mother Nargis Begum grieved at the Dhaka Medical College morgue after he died from injuries sustained during a students-traders clash in Dhaka’s New Market area. Nahid, a courier service employee and the family’s main provider, had left for work after being called by his boss. His family said they did not know who killed him and appealed to the government for justice and compensation.

Students-Traders Clash Death and Mourning Demand for Justice and Compensation New Market Violence Dhaka New Market Kamrangirchar Bangladesh government Dhaka Medical College Hospital Students and traders Nahid Hasan Dolly
Reporting styleFactual

Predominantly factual news reporting, though it includes emotionally charged quotations from the victim’s family.

Man posted selfie on Facebook as mother wanted to see him for the last time

The Daily Star 31 Mar 2019 English

Ripon, a survivor of the tragic fire at FR Tower in Dhaka's Banani, recounted his experience during the incident on March 28, where he was stuck on the 13th floor. Believing he might not survive, he posted selfies on Facebook for his family after failing to make a video call. His post received calls and messages, and around 4:30 pm, firefighters rescued him and others using a ladder crane. Ripon attributed their survival to the prayers and well wishes of people, noting that no one from his floor died.

Fire Incident Survival Story Dhaka Banani Ripon Facebook
Reporting styleFactual

The article reports on a factual event with a personal story, without apparent bias or opinion.

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