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Badruddin Umar speaks / 'We must not lose focus from real political barriers'

Hasina took dynasty politics to levels we could not have ever imagined. What happened to Sheikh Mujib’s former residence was unfortunate. But I would say that Sheikh Hasina is partly responsible for the incident.
7 September 2025, 08:22 AM
7 September 2025, 08:22 AM
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Banking on Sustainability: How Bangladesh is building a greener future

Sustainable finance is emerging as a defining theme for the banking industry in Bangladesh, a country that is acutely vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
30 August 2025, 18:00 PM
30 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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Breaking Silence with Cinema / Indigenous Lives on Screen

Aung Rakhine, director of Mor Thengari (My Bicycle, 2015)—the first Chakma-language feature—shares his vision for portraying Bangladesh’s indigenous lives, as he prepares his next film, Mro, on the stories and beliefs of the Mro community.
29 August 2025, 18:00 PM
29 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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“Bangladesh’s greatest asset is its people; its greatest failure is not investing in them”

In conversation with Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman—eminent social thinker, researcher, and Executive Chairman of the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC), as well as a former Adviser to the Caretaker Government of Bangladesh—who shares his insights on the colonial legacies of governance, the dynamics of Bangladesh’s economic transformation, and the challenges of building human resources.
22 August 2025, 18:00 PM
22 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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Christian conversion and the politics of faith in colonial Bengal

While Europe experienced an age of evangelical awakening in the eighteenth century, political circumstances in India posed challenges to the work of missionary preaching.
18 August 2025, 13:22 PM
18 August 2025, 13:22 PM
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Beyond the snake charms: The changing lives of the Bedes

The Daily Star (TDS): What do historical and literary sources reveal about the true origins of the Bede community?
15 August 2025, 18:00 PM
15 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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“Most couldn’t say what a home looked like”

The Daily Star (TDS): What inspired you to begin interviewing people living on the streets?
8 August 2025, 18:00 PM
8 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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Greener factories stronger future

As Bangladesh strides towards middle-income status, it must confront a reality that few nations can ignore: it is one of the most climate-vulnerable countries in the world.
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM
6 August 2025, 18:00 PM
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Our primary objective is to institutionalise balance and strengthen our institutions

The Daily Star (TDS): How do you evaluate your commission’s work—was it more of a complete rewriting or a revision of the Constitution of Bangladesh?
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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We need a permanent health commission

The Daily Star (TDS): Can you briefly outline the evolution of the health sector in Bangladesh?
26 February 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh food security challenges

The hard truths about Bangladesh’s food security

How would you evaluate Bangladesh’s agricultural development over the past 50 years?
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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How are Indigenous people faring in the new Bangladesh?

How many people genuinely care about the state of Indigenous communities in the “new Bangladesh,” which claims to be free from discrimination? Indigenous students and activists joined the July movement with hope, ambition, and passion.
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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Revive our rivers by securing flow and stopping pollution

What persistent challenges in Bangladesh’s river and water resource management demand immediate reform?
25 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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Bangla language and literature after ‘47

The partition of British India in 1947 posed significant challenges to the state-building process in both India and Pakistan, including in Bengal, which faced the complexities of being divided between the two new nations.
20 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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Akhteruzzaman Elias’ thought on novel writing in Bengali literature

Akhteruzzaman Elias would often deconstruct novels as a literary form, emphasising the role of social realism in mastering its craft.
12 February 2025, 09:45 AM
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Choosing Excellence: Private Universities Are Leading the Way

Private universities in Bangladesh have become integral to the country’s higher education landscape, playing a crucial role since their establishment.
1 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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Fantastic 5 banks surpassing Tk 2,000 crore in operating profit

In a year marked by financial uncertainty, five banks in Bangladesh have emerged as beacons of resilience and trust. Islami Bank, already a leader in the sector, has been joined by BRAC Bank, City Bank, Pubali Bank, and Dutch-Bangla Bank in reaching the coveted Tk 2,000 crore milestone in operating profit.
29 January 2025, 18:00 PM
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Transforming the Banking Landscape through MFS

The financial landscape of Bangladesh has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade, thanks to the rapid growth and adoption of Mobile Financial Services (MFS). The emergence of MFS platforms has revolutionised the way people engage with banking.
27 January 2025, 18:00 PM
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Safe lifts: From setup to ongoing maintenance

Lifts have evolved from being a luxury to an essential component of modern living.
25 January 2025, 18:00 PM
Interview of Mohiuddin Ahmad

‘When a government refuses to go, people accept it until they don’t’

Author and researcher Mohiuddin Ahmad talks about the background and formation of BAKSAL.
25 January 2025, 03:00 AM
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Housing boom along the Padma bridge

Rapid industrialization, centered around the bridge and transport corridor, has further fueled local housing demand.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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Handover troubles? Act wisely

Legal issues between developers and landowners or buyers can arise at any stage of a real estate project, often leading to tension during the handover process.
24 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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Unlocking International Pathways

Students aspiring to pursue higher education abroad typically transfer their expenses—such as university or college admission fees, tuition, and accommodation costs—through local banks. To facilitate these transactions, a foreign currency transaction file, commonly referred to as a ‘student file,’ must be opened at the bank. Banks can open these files across their authorised dealer (AD) branches.
22 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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From ‘71 to ‘24: A People United for Justice

This year, December 16 arrives with a distinctly different ambiance. It holds greater significance than in previous years, when the day was marked with traditional observances.
15 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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Martyrs of Freedom

Over fifty years ago, during the final days of the 1971 war, a significant number of intellectuals—professors, doctors, journalists, and others—were brutally murdered just before the fall of Dhaka, when the Pakistani-occupied forces and their collaborators were on the verge of surrendering.
13 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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The flavour of change: Edible Oils in Bangladeshi Kitchens

Edible oil is an essential component of the Bangladeshi diet, with consumption steadily increasing as the nation transitions from a lower-income to a higher-income economy, driven by enhanced purchasing power.
1 December 2024, 18:00 PM
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Bridging Gaps, Building Trust: How Bangladesh’s Banks Are Powering Progress

The banking sector in Bangladesh has played a pivotal role in the country’s economic progress, driving its transition from a lower-middle-income economy to an aspiring upper-middle-income one.
30 November 2024, 18:18 PM
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The Faces behind ‘Made in Bangladesh’

In a conversation with Lamia Karim, professor of anthropology at the University of Oregon, Eugene, about her research on Bangladesh's RMG workers.
24 November 2024, 18:00 PM

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