Decoding Pakistan’s diplomatic win in Iran-US ceasefire
10 April 2026, 13:00 PM
On April 8, Pakistan pulled off something few thought it could do: it helped bring the United States and Iran into a temporary ceasefire, more than a month after the US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, pushing the region towards a wider catastrophe.
10 April 2026, 13:00 PM
How East Pakistan became Bangladesh in global media
27 March 2026, 12:00 PM
The Liberation War of 1971 remains one of the most consequential and painful chapters in the history of Bangladesh as well as South Asia.
27 March 2026, 12:00 PM
Without media integrity, elections mean little for democracy
11 March 2026, 00:22 AM
The 2026 election in Bangladesh was the first big political test after the July uprising, and it reminded us of something very basic: elections are not decided only inside polling booths.
11 March 2026, 00:22 AM
Khamenei’s death and the uncertain future of the Islamic republic
2 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Within hours of the Tehran strikes, Iran launched waves of missiles and drones at Israel as well as US bases in Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, and the UAE.
2 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Imperial maps, Pak-Afghan war, and a way forward
1 March 2026, 01:08 AM
Pakistan knows that invading Afghanistan would be a nightmare: the terrain is unforgiving, the Taliban are experienced guerrilla fighters, and any occupation would trigger wider regional reactions.
1 March 2026, 01:08 AM
From boycotts to balance: Rethinking the opposition’s role in parliament
13 February 2026, 00:00 AM
Both the Awami League and BNP have treated parliament like a stage that can be deserted whenever negotiations stall, criminal cases are filed, or street pressure seems more useful than parliamentary debate.
13 February 2026, 00:00 AM
After 2026 election, Dhaka must set out clear India, China, and US policies
21 January 2026, 13:14 PM
Bangladesh often seems to treat foreign policy as subject to seasonal political moods.
21 January 2026, 13:14 PM
Three competing nationalisms and the battle for Bangladesh
8 January 2026, 04:00 AM
When we speak about Bangladesh today, we often pretend as if there is one clear national story.
8 January 2026, 04:00 AM
2026: A year of repair, not miracles
A new year often starts with personal reflection.
1 January 2026, 02:00 AM
When mobs decide who can speak, what happens to democracy?
The night The Daily Star building was set on fire by mobs incited by known right-wing political figures and social media influencers, at least 28 journalists and staff were trapped on the rooftop.
24 December 2025, 04:00 AM
What does it mean to honour the legacy of Bangladesh’s martyred intellectuals?
Occupying powers often follow the same old playbook. They fight not only armed opponents, but also the social conditions that make resistance possible—education, free speech, professional integrity, and the willingness to question authority.
14 December 2025, 02:00 AM
Breaking down the new populist playbook in Bangladesh
Many people think that the old authoritarian chapter is over and a new era has begun.
7 December 2025, 04:00 AM
How victimhood distorts our sense of history
Many Bangladeshi historians and intellectuals have reinforced this habit of seeing ourselves only as victims.
23 November 2025, 05:00 AM
In which direction is South Asian University headed?
The South Asian University, established in New Delhi in 2010, is a remarkable institution in terms of what it envisaged. SAARC-watchers are generally of the view that the university is perhaps ahead of its times, and is the best functioning SAARC institution despite its many problems.
23 October 2019, 18:00 PM