A picture that lays bare the decay of our education system
Why have we failed to give quality education to schoolgoers?
27 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Before Hasina lost in the court of law, she had lost in the court of the people
Her reputation lies in ruins and her political career buried under a mountain of debris of self-righteous arrogance, misgovernance, and impunity
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Lessons from Mamdani’s magic: Put voters at the centre of our politics
No compromise on holding elections on time
6 November 2025, 18:30 PM
End impunity, uphold press freedom
The Daily Star joins the freedom-loving world today in observing the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
1 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Yunus, Charter, and Our Future
Can the vision for 'New Bangladesh' ignore the poor, farmers, workers, youth, women, or employment and climate crises?
23 October 2025, 18:30 PM
Editor's Note
We are delighted to welcome you to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, presented by The Daily Star.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Can justice be dispensed in an unjust manner?
We must never forget for a moment that rule of law must be practised in its totality, and not through convenient segments.
18 September 2025, 18:30 PM
Act now, enough of silence
It is a moral imperative that all of humanity rise up and act now
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?
Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.
4 September 2025, 18:30 PM
A dangerous suggestion
No provision in the constitution should be outside the purview of the judiciary
28 August 2025, 18:30 PM
Political parties must support the election drive
The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.
21 August 2025, 18:30 PM
July Declaration: Where is the roadmap for our future journey?
Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable
7 August 2025, 18:30 PM
Kudos for consensus in some vital areas
If our political culture is to change, the functioning of our political parties must change dramatically.
31 July 2025, 18:30 PM
Birth centenary of Tajuddin Ahmad: The unsung leader of our Liberation War
Tajuddin led the nation during a bloody war with stupendous courage, determination, patriotism and exemplary leadership.
24 July 2025, 18:30 PM
As a nation, we are not focused on education
We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.
29 May 2025, 18:30 PM
Please don't resign: An appeal to Prof Yunus
A captain cannot abandon ship, especially when the sea is turbulent
23 May 2025, 18:42 PM
What are we building after dismantling the AL regime?
Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?
15 May 2025, 18:05 PM
The elephant in the room no one is talking about
Reform of political parties is of urgent need
24 April 2025, 18:15 PM
Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved
Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.
17 April 2025, 18:30 PM
Stability is the need of the hour
Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election
27 March 2025, 18:30 PM