Arafat RahamanJournalist · The Daily Star
Arafat Rahaman
Arafat RahamanJournalistDhaka, Bangladesh
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Arafat RahamanStaff Reporter, The Daily Star
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Arafat RahamanStaff Reporter, The Daily Star
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I cover education and write on governance, human rights, social justice, youth and civic movements, and public accountability in Bangladesh.

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Arafat Rahaman

Journalist at The Daily Star, reporting on education, governance, public accountability and social issues across Bangladesh.

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3 Nov 2026 · Latest

HSC result shock: Deep urban-rural divide laid bare

Students in major urban education centres have considerably outperformed their counterparts in many outlying districts in terms of pass rates and GPA-5 results in this year’s Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) examinations.

28 Oct 2026 · Opinion & Analysis

A citizen regretted her vote. Why did she end up in jail?

2 Nov 2026 · Reporting

A death on the metro rail and the questions it leaves behind

25 Oct 2026 · Opinion & Analysis

Who protects families when they report child sexual abuse?

22 Oct 2026 · Thoughts

The PM must be protected. But who protects the ordinary citizen?

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01ReportingOn the ground stories about people, power and a changing Bangladesh.02Opinion & AnalysisSharper takes on the issues shaping Bangladesh and beyond.03ThoughtsNotes, ideas and unfinished conversations on journalism, society and life.04PhotographyPeople, places and moments from Bangladesh through my lens.
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