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Tanim Ahmed

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Tanim Ahmed is digital editor at The Daily Star.

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Analysis / Prelude to BNP's manifesto

Tarique Rahman's speech about his 'plan'
11 January 2026, 13:48 PM
11 January 2026, 13:48 PM
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News Analysis / Jaishankar’s visit: A positive move but requires more understanding

While the recent overtures from New Delhi to BNP may be seen in a positive light and an expedient move, it requires earnest introspection on India’s part to explore why bilateral relations between these two neighbours remain frosty at best.
2 January 2026, 18:00 PM
2 January 2026, 18:00 PM
India BNP relations after Khaleda Zia funeral

Analysis / A positive move but requires more understanding

Gesture from Delhi is unmistakable
2 January 2026, 12:21 PM
2 January 2026, 12:21 PM
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Towards hope, with the vote in sight

We step into the new year with hope and optimism as new beginnings are wont to be, the national election on the horizon is all the more reason to look ahead to 2026.
31 December 2025, 21:00 PM
31 December 2025, 21:00 PM
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Opinion / Mischievous manipulation of established historical facts

The razakar, Al-Badr, Al Shams and similar groups, who collaborated with the Pakistani army, will always be remembered for their sinister role during 1971.
17 December 2025, 02:00 AM
17 December 2025, 02:00 AM
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Opinion / Disqualification by accusation? Some thoughts about the new ICT Act clause

Thus far, most public discussion has revolved around the wording of the amendment rather than the remit or scope of the law itself.
10 December 2025, 04:00 AM
10 December 2025, 04:00 AM
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Citizens deserve clarity before a referendum vote

With the three main political players gearing up for elections, it appears that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has managed to placate all sides with the four-point referendum proposal.
19 November 2025, 02:00 AM
19 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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Is the July charter drive losing its way?

It is customary for a pilot to plot a plane’s flight path long before it takes off. In fact, this is essential for the sake of ensuring safety, efficiency, and airspace coordination. Only then can it be determined if the aeroplane has veered off course, or whether something has gone wrong. Throu
10 November 2025, 02:00 AM
10 November 2025, 02:00 AM
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Surreal times: Mob violence and feeble response

It is becoming difficult to say whether the government is trying to run a country in earnest or just playing house
5 March 2025, 11:22 AM
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Relax, says the home ministry!

In the immediate aftermath of the changeover on the August 5, the police were nowhere to be seen.
3 March 2025, 06:35 AM
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Calls for new constitution and the questions that come to mind

The call for a second republic and a new constitution has never been louder
1 March 2025, 07:35 AM
Hasina's shadow over Bangladesh-India relations

Will Hasina’s shadow continue to loom over Dhaka-Delhi ties?

Although there appears to have been some encouraging movement on both sides, the bilateral relations remains somewhat wary.
1 March 2025, 02:02 AM
home adviser Jahangir Alam Chowdhury press briefing

When will the home adviser wake up?

Adviser Jahangir Alam appears to have gone out his way to remain elusive to the press
24 February 2025, 10:36 AM
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Bangla or Bengali: which should be used?

Why not use the word Bangla globally, instead of “Bengali?”
22 February 2025, 10:09 AM
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Not at the cost of Muktijuddho, no way

Neither Jamaat, nor its student wing has ever come clean regarding its role in 1971.
10 February 2025, 02:00 AM
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Reform now at crucial stage

Poised on the cusp of discussions on its much-promised reforms, the interim government completes six months in office following a wave of turbulence.
7 February 2025, 19:47 PM
attacks on protesters in Dhaka

A fascist resurgence on the streets of Dhaka

The thugs of Students for Sovereignty must be taken to task and given exemplary punishment
16 January 2025, 12:28 PM
government move on July revolution welcomed

We welcome the government’s move

Going into the new year, it would be relieving for the general public to hear the government explain the purpose of this proclamation
31 December 2024, 08:33 AM
Indian media disinformation campaign

How Indian media distorted two interviews with the CA's press secretary

The interviews presented a good example of the typical Indian disinformation campaign.
8 December 2024, 02:00 AM
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How Indian media conducts its disinformation campaign

A look at two interviews of the press secretary to understand how the layers of misinformation are exploited to build a false narrative
7 December 2024, 07:41 AM
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Reforms first, then polls

The Islami Andolan Bangladesh prioritises reforms over elections but also believes the government should announce a timeline of its own accord. Still in talks with other Islamist parties for a grand coalition, Islami Andolan chief Syed Mohammad Rezaul Karim told The Daily Star during an exclusive interview that it favoured proportional representation instead of the prevailing ‘first-past-the-post’ election system.
13 November 2024, 20:09 PM
Bangladesh interim government's reforms process

3 Months of interim govt: Start of reform process reassuring

The much talked about reforms are finally under way as the government completes its three months in office.
7 November 2024, 18:14 PM
student leaders decision to drop writ petition against political parties

A wise move

Backtracking from writ petition against 11 political parties and 3 past elections a welcome move
29 October 2024, 12:14 PM
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Will apologise if ’71 crimes are proven beyond doubt: Shafiqur

Jamaat-e-Islami will own up to crimes committed during the Liberation War if they are proven beyond doubt.
22 October 2024, 01:00 AM
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‘Jamaat to end cycle of revenge’

Bangladesh’s vicious cycle of political retribution stops with Jamaat-e-Islami, said its Ameer Shafiqur Rahman.
22 October 2024, 01:00 AM
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Full transcript of interview with Jamaat Ameer Shafiqur Rahman

The full transcript of Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman's interview with The Daily Star
21 October 2024, 18:46 PM
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2 months of interim govt: Hopes still persist

The interim government had taken oath two months ago with overwhelming public support and amid almost equally unrealistic expectations.
8 October 2024, 01:00 AM
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Media commission shouldn’t be a vehicle for censorship

Free media is a pillar of democratic society but under threat in many parts of the world, says Irene Khan, the UN special rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion, during an interview with The Daily Star. .She notes that the press in Bangladesh was decimated by the previous regime
1 October 2024, 18:36 PM

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