The Daily Star
Shanum Sarkar is a prominent global advocate for gender justice and health, currently serving as a Global Teen Advisor for Girl Up at the United Nations Foundation, where recognition includes being the first Bangladeshi selected for the Global Teen Advisory Board. Shanum's impactful work has involved shaping strategies on gender issues, serving on advisory boards, and creating influential content for social media campaigns. Additionally, participation in the Global Health Leaders Conference at Johns Hopkins University and the role of Associate for Gender and Inclusion at the Youth Policy Forum highlight a commitment to advancing gender and mental health awareness in Bangladesh. As a contributing writer for The Daily Star, Shanum has produced articles addressing critical societal issues, further enhancing public discourse. Shanum's efforts demonstrate a strong dedication to enhancing gender equity through advocacy, policy development, and community engagement.
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The Daily Star
The Daily Star established its place in the media scene. It started its journey with a sense of challenge and a feeling of humility to serve this nation as a truly independent newspaper. The newspaper made its debut at a historic time when, with the fall of an autocratic regime, the country was well set to begin a new era towards establishing ademocratic system of government.