Bangladesh's export dilemma post-transshipment ban
Khondaker Golam Moazzem, research director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), talks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about India’s decision to revoke transshipment facility for Bangladesh and its implications.
9 May 2025, 02:00 AM
9 May 2025, 02:00 AM
State must ensure women’s safety
Umama Fatema, a student of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, Dhaka University, and spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
11 March 2025, 09:44 AM
11 March 2025, 09:44 AM
How are the July-August survivors doing now?
The Daily Star speaks with a few of the injured of the uprising to understand the challenges they are currently facing.
24 December 2024, 02:10 AM
24 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Interview / External forces must not interfere with the media
Dr Iftekharuzzaman, executive director of Transparency International Bangladesh (TIB), speaks with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
12 November 2024, 02:00 AM
12 November 2024, 02:00 AM
‘Domestic gas exploration is the most economical option’
Dr Badrul Imam, honorary professor at the Department of Geology in the University of Dhaka, talks about the reasons behind the ongoing gas crisis and the possible way out in an exclusive interview with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
6 November 2024, 02:00 AM
6 November 2024, 02:00 AM
‘There should be a central coordinator to oversee flood management’
Mohammad Abdul Qayyum, former National Project Director of the Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme (CDMP) and adjunct faculty at Dhaka University, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star about the weaknesses of our flood management efforts this year as well as the importance of stronger coordination and better flood forecasting.
13 October 2024, 02:00 AM
13 October 2024, 02:00 AM
‘Reforms are crucial to strengthen the Election Commission’
Nothing can make the electoral system foolproof because it does not depend fully on the EC
7 September 2024, 03:00 AM
7 September 2024, 03:00 AM
'Any vice-chancellor or teacher is expected to stand by students'
Professor Gitiara Nasreen talks about ways to end the current stalemate in our public universities and the reforms needed to ensure a better educational environment with The Daily Star.
20 August 2024, 06:00 AM
20 August 2024, 06:00 AM
Water sharing should top the list
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit to India from April 7 to 10 has raised our expectations of resolutions of various prickly issues.
Engr M Inamul Haque, Chairman, Institute of Water & Environment, talks to The Daily Star's Naznin Tithi about the long awaited Teesta treaty and other water sharing related issues that should be discussed during this visit.
3 April 2017, 18:00 PM
Anwara Bahar Choudhury - Breaking traditional shackles
The Daily Star looks at the life of a great Bengali Muslim educationist who dedicated her whole life for the education and empowerment of women.
13 May 2016, 18:00 PM
GANO ADALOT
It all began on December 29, 1991 when a report was published in a local newspaper that Ghulam Azam was elected the Amir of
22 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Bangla Academy's 60th Year: Preserving and Projecting Bangali Culture
Established in December 3, 1955, Bangla Academy is an iconic institution representing Bangali culture. Its primary function has been
1 January 2016, 18:00 PM
How prepared are we?
Brigadier General Engineer Ali Ahmed Khan, psc, Director General, Fire Service and Civil Defence talks to The Daily Star 's Naznin Tithi about the progress made in terms of earthquake preparedness and the future plans for capacity building.
7 November 2015, 18:00 PM
Openness brings more investment
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, His Excellency Swedish Ambassador Johan Frisell talks to Naznin Tithi about the challenges that Bangladesh faces in achieving its development goals.
23 June 2015, 18:00 PM
“Building trust is of critical importance”
The Daily Star: What is the significance of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Bangladesh, now that the Teesta water sharing agreement will not be on the agenda?
4 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Scarred for life
During the three month long political violence, at least 95 people around the country were killed and several hundreds were maimed. The Daily Star spoke to some of the victims of arson attacks who continue to suffer and are yet to be compensated.
29 May 2015, 18:00 PM
Scarred for life
Eighteen-year-old Sharmin Sultana was on her way to the Govt Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam College at Laxmibazar on February 22, 2015. The
29 May 2015, 18:00 PM
The One Who Heals
In an exclusive interview with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star, Dr. Samanta Lal Sen, Coordinator of DMCH's Burn and Plastic Surgery Unit, talks about
29 May 2015, 18:00 PM
An acid test for the EC
Former Election Commissioner Brig Gen (retd) M Shakhawat Hossain talks to The Daily Star's Naznin Tithi about the challenges of ensuring fair and inclusive city corporation elections.
25 April 2015, 18:00 PM
'It will be against the interest of our female workers if we send them to the KSA without establishing shelter homes'
I think it is good news that after a long break Saudi Arabia has reopened its manpower market for Bangladesh. But the agreement was signed only for recruiting female workers who will work in households. In fact, the KSA had never closed its market for our female workers. Our government could have sent them during this period.
18 February 2015, 18:00 PM