The series of harrowing events that the Rohingya are facing is extremely disheartening. They are living in miserable conditions and suffering from various diseases.

The anti-corruption hotline is a much-needed initiative. It allows ordinary citizens to be vigilant in informing the ACC about corrupt activities they have witnessed or been forced to participate in.

Our lifestyle changes with the demands of time but what about the values and principles that determine one's personality? Do they belong to any particular era? Are they also changeable? Always speak the truth, respect your elders, do not quarrel with anyone and be kind in your life–are these pieces of advice no longer applicable in this competitive world?

Firsthand accounts of journalists, aid workers and well-meaning philanthropists flocking to Cox's Bazar in light of the Rohingya refugee influx tell of the enormous civilian efforts to help the refugees.

Confusion between media, message, and personal bias abound in Zyma Islam's article, "Whimsical, political, subversive: A review of

My heartfelt congratulations and thanks to the Star Weekend team for coming up with an issue dedicated to the partition of the

It's no wonder that enrolment in science has been on the decline over the decades in such a “demotivating” education system which is prevailing in Bangladesh.

The article titled 'How safe are our schools?' published in the Star Weekend on August 4, showed us that we have willingly blindfolded ourselves about the vulnerable condition of fire safety in our educational institutions.

Dhaka University in its golden era of students' organised movement contributed to upholding the democratic values and rights of citizens whenever peace was endangered and democracy threatened throughout the history of Bangladesh.

With rising urbanisation and rapid industrialisation in Bangladesh, the demand for electricity has increased and the pressure on resources is burgeoning.

The article titled "Finding the superbug" published in Star Weekend on July 7 was shocking!

The article "Finding the superbug, the invincible bacteria" published in the Star Weekend on June 7, caught my attention as it demonstrated the rise of the superbug, a bacteria which is resistant to all types of antibiotics.

It's time to wake up

The article “Digital Repression in Digital Bangladesh” published in the Star Weekend on 16 July demonstrates that section 57 of the ICT Act has become a draconian law as it poses a big threat to freedom of expression.

The deplorable condition of the people of haor regions who came to Dhaka after the flash flood was described in the article "Nomads in the land of rivers".

The article “Longadu burning”, published in Star Weekend, demonstrates the institutional failure to ensure the right of our fellow citizens to live in safety.

I was moved by the pictures showing what sand mining has done to one of our country's greatest rivers, the Brahmaputra.

Are we viewers or consumers?

This article published last week narrated the typical features of our patriarchal society where men are encouraged to treat women as objects.

The article on the flash floods in the haors of Sunamganj was eye-opening as to the present circumstances of the flood-affected farmers and residents.