Miraz Hossain

Miraz Hossain is a journalist at The Business Standard, with interests spanning AI and algorithms, long-form storytelling, environmental issues, urban development, and geopolitics. He previously led the publication's weekly special page, Pursuit.

Beat the heat with Puran Dhaka’s mixed fruit platters
Food

Beat the heat with Puran Dhaka’s mixed fruit platters

Illustration: TBS
Panorama

Having nightmares about exams years after graduating? Here’s why

While many big eateries have come and gone, Sajna has maintained its brand value in Dhaka’s landscape. The restaurant is not afraid to experiment and likes to play around with the menu. PHOTOS: SYED ZAKIR HOSSAIN
Panorama

Sajna: The secret ingredient to keeping a restaurant lively over 3 decades

Illustration: TBS
Panorama

'Hello, can you speak English?': A dive into what happens when you respond to these suspicious calls

The TV cabinet in the living room cleverly doubles as a showcase, maximising functionality in a compact setting. A striking blue sofa occupies one corner. Photo: Junaid Hasan Pranto
Habitat

Beyond showpiece: Personalised home for a teacher couple

The traffic police are constantly exposed to Dhaka’s polluted air, which is primarily made up of black smoke from vehicles and dust from road construction work. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Panorama

Dhaka's traffic police are on the front lines of air pollution. Are they okay?

Image: TBS
Supplement

Witness to genocide

Boeing's reputation, already tarnished, faces an uphill battle in restoring trust among airlines, regulators, and passengers amidst each new incident and negative publicity. Photo: Collected
Panorama

Whistleblower’s death throws Boeing from frying pan into the fire

After being hoisted by the crane, Prothit cried and hugged a fireman. He remembers the firemen to be very calm and composed. Photo: Syed Zakir Hossai
Panorama

A trial by fire: How Prothit survived the Bailey Road blaze

For the last two months, Nestle Bangladesh has been targeting corporate offices to promote their cornflakes. A stall on the office premises offers free samples of the product. Photo: TBS
Panorama

Free food sampling as a marketing strategy: How effective is it?

'Chip War': What is it good for?
Panorama

'Chip War': What is it good for?

The Metro Rail passing through Mirpur has made the commute a breath of fresh air for many. Photo: Olid Ebna Shah
Panorama

Rise of Mirpur

The width of your tie should complement your suit's lapel, with slimmer ties pairing well with slim lapels and wider ties with broader lapels. Model: Shohag, Photo: Amit Raz/ Myth Studio
Mode

A guide to men's accessories