Jannatul Naym Pieal

Jannatul Naym Pieal is a Dhaka-based writer, researcher, and journalist with over a decade of experience in professional journalism.

Tropical cyclones are projected to increasingly coincide with the country’s monsoon season—an overlapping of hazards that could lead to back-to-back or even simultaneous flooding events. Photo: TBS
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From rare to routine: What’s next as Bangladesh stares at the rising tide of destruction?

Photo: Collected
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Manufacturing Consensus: How social media propaganda could shape Bangladesh’s upcoming elections

This year’s procession carries significance like never before, as it marks the first Bangla New Year since the fall of the Hasina regime last August. Photo: Rajib Dhar
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Colours, clay and chaos: What’s new in this year’s procession

Illustration: TBS
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How the diaspora community influences Bangladesh’s political landscape

A meeting was held between Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser professor Muhammad Yunus and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Thailand last Friday. Photo: CA Press Wing
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How can you have ‘people-to-people ties’ when visa restrictions continue?

Despite fierce resistance from opposition leaders and prominent Muslim voices, the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024, was passed in both houses of Parliament. Photo: Collected
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Waqf Amendment Bill: A new chapter in undermining minority rights in India

Illustration: TBS
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New York Times article on Bangladesh: Up against a hyperreality, mere rebuttals don’t work

Members of Media Reform Commission during submission of their report to Chief Adviser prof Muhammad Yunus on 22 March 2025. Photo: TBS
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Media Reform Recommendations: Better pay and ownership control sound good on paper. But how do you implement it?

Illustration: TBS
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What has happened to the Eid Shongkha tradition?

Bangladesh has a long history of violent protests and demonstrations, and journalists often find themselves among the casualties of such unrest. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
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Covering conflict without protection: Why safety remains elusive for Bangladesh’s journalists

Border haats have traditionally brought transparency to trade and improved the lives of people living near the borders, especially women. Photo: Courtesy
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Border haats need to reopen. But not the way they used to

Sketch: TBS
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Syed Manzur Elahi: The entrepreneur of entrepreneurs

Holding the title of teacher does not automatically make one a good educator. Teachers must possess knowledge, work diligently, stay informed about their surroundings, and uphold ethical standards. Photo: TBS
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Are teachers equipped to be the ‘most trusted source’ of information?