‘The Fourth Estate will not survive unless defended’
Martin Moore and Thomas Colley, authors of Dictating Reality: The Global Battle to Control the News (2025), discuss how governments worldwide manipulate the media, reshape public perception, and construct competing realities in an age of digital disinformation. The interview was conducted by Shamsuddoza Sajen of The Daily Star.
2 November 2025, 05:00 AM
2 November 2025, 05:00 AM
‘The Fourth Estate will not survive unless defended’
Martin Moore and Thomas Colley, authors of Dictating Reality: The Global Battle to Control the News (2025), discuss how governments worldwide manipulate the media, reshape public perception, and construct competing realities in an age of digital disinformation. The interview was conducted by Shamsuddoza Sajen of The Daily Star.
2 November 2025, 05:00 AM
2 November 2025, 05:00 AM
Reading power: How everyday texts shaped life under the British Empire
At the heart of Required Reading are forgotten readers from the past.
28 October 2025, 10:46 AM
28 October 2025, 10:46 AM
Opinion / Whom will the Awami League supporters vote for?
The Awami League (AL) is very likely to haunt the entire exercise.
16 October 2025, 03:00 AM
16 October 2025, 03:00 AM
A voice of resistance, progressive thought falls silent
Badruddin Umar, the eminent public intellectual, historian, and political activist, passed away in Dhaka yesterday at the age of 94. He breathed his last at Bangladesh Specialised Hospital, Shyamoli, around 10:05am. He was suffering from old-age complications.
7 September 2025, 18:10 PM
7 September 2025, 18:10 PM
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
The 36th day of July / August 5, 2024: The day the people triumphed
August 5 became a watershed in Bangladesh’s history -- the climactic peak of the July uprising.
4 August 2025, 18:10 PM
4 August 2025, 18:10 PM
The July that rocked Bangladesh / August 4, 2024: The deadliest day of the uprising
August 4, 2024 marked the deadliest day of Bangladesh’s student-led uprising, as the non-cooperation movement entered an explosive new phase.
3 August 2025, 18:08 PM
3 August 2025, 18:08 PM
‘Let Bhutto recognise Bangladesh first’
Sharply rebuking Pakistan President ZA Bhutto for indulging in purposeless talk, Bangbandhu turns down the offer to sit and talk for a settlement.
21 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Steps to halt smuggling
The US Senate today unanimously approves a resolution calling for prompt US recognition of Bangladesh. The resolution, already approved by the Foreign Relations Committee, is adopted by the Senate by voice vote with no opposition heard.
20 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Moscow to strengthen ties with Bangladesh
Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev today affirms his country’s desire for good relations with all sides on the Indian subcontinent.
19 March 2020, 18:00 PM
25-year Indo-Bangla Friendship Treaty signed
A historic 25-year treaty is signed between Bangladesh and India today. The treaty of friendship, cooperation and peace between the two countries is signed at Bangabhaban by Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman for Bangladesh and Indira Gandhi for India.
18 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Benefit of freedom must be shared
Prime Minister Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, their foreign minister and aides have the final round of talks for six hours when they go on a river cruise on River Sitalakhya.
17 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu’s first birthday in free Bangladesh
The birth anniversary of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is observed today in the country in simple fashion.
16 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh needs urgent relief
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is today conferred life membership by the Dhaka University Central Students Union (DUCSU). The honour is announced by the VP and general secretary of DUCSU on the occasion of the birthday of Bangabandhu.
15 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Indian Army withdraws from Bangladesh
The Indian Ambassador in Bangladesh Subimal Dutt calls on Bangabandhu at his official residence. It is reported that he has discussed with the PM matters relating to the forth coming visit of the Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.
14 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Struggle now is for rebuilding country’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman receives salute of the Awami League Volunteer Corps at the Shaheed Suhrawardy Maidan today.
13 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangabandhu accepts invitation to visit Japan
A Japanese Parliamentary delegation headed by Takashi Hayakawa calls on Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today at his official
12 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh-India friendship will be everlasting
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today expresses his confidence that the friendship and brotherly ties between Bangladesh and
11 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Mujib’s appeal for safe return of Bengalees
Bangabandhu’s communications to the leading countries of the world to ensure the safe return of Bengalees from Pakistan have received positive response, informs Foreign Minister Abdus Samad Azad.
10 March 2020, 18:00 PM
No power can undo the reality of Bangladesh
US DELEGATION CALLS ON BANGABANDHU
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman categorically says today that whether President Richard Nixon accepts the reality of Bangladesh or not, Bangladesh has come to stay and will exist forever.
9 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Special aid for teachers
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today receives a 10-man deputation of the Bangladesh Secondary School Teachers Association at his official residence.
8 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Fresh elections to trade unions
Bangabandhu in a meeting with labour leaders says fresh elections to the trade unions using secret ballots will be held soon. He also assures them that the representatives elected by the workers will only be allowed to represent the trade unions.
7 March 2020, 18:00 PM
A symbol of hope
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman today informally meets his cabinet colleagues and briefs them about his talks with the Soviet leaders.
6 March 2020, 18:00 PM
USSR will stand by Bangladesh
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman is given a warm reception when he returned to Dhaka today after his successful visit to the Soviet Union. He is greeted with cheers and applause by a large crowd at the Airport.
5 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Friendship will grow stronger
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s five-day Soviet tour ends today. In his farewell message to the people and the government of the Soviet Union,
4 March 2020, 18:00 PM
Soviet-Bangladesh friendship is based on principle
The joint declaration signed in Moscow upon conclusion of talks between Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and Soviet Leaders says, “Both governments have agreed to hold regular consultations between the two governments at various levels on all important matters involving the interests of both the states.”
3 March 2020, 18:00 PM
‘Aid must be without strings’
Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman meets the Soviet President Nikolai Podgorny at Kremlin today. The two leaders discuss strengthening and developing friendship and cooperation between their two countries as well as certain international problems.
2 March 2020, 18:00 PM