No country for underage mothers
Jhinuk Akter, not her real name, shares a fate similar to thousands of other underage girls in the country who are forced into marriage before the age of 18. In … Continue reading
‘I am HIV positive, please accept me’
A Bangladeshi HIV positive baby, who has now grown into adulthood, tells the tale of stigma, suffering, determination and courage that has been her life. Speaking on condition of anonymity, … Continue reading
Experts concerned as diabetes prevalence rises in the country
Experts said they were deeply concerned with the increasing rate at which people in Bangladesh were developing the illness Tired of waiting in a queue at the capital’s Birdem Hospital … Continue reading
BGB Fence a Fright for Baghaichhari School Students
The school has 105 students and three teachers. 41 students receive government stipend Sujata Chakma (not her real name), who is a fifth grader at Baghaichhari Government Primary School 2, … Continue reading
The Winter Chill
The story, published in Morning Tea,talks about the harsh winter and how it affects the daily lives. “Uno borshai duno sheet” (Less rainfall causes heavy cold) is a well known … Continue reading
Parag is Back
The kidnapping of Parag, his return and the mystery surronding the ransom. It was around 7 am on 11 November. The place was Shuvadda area under South Keraniganj Thana. Like … Continue reading
