Editorial

Protect people from online loan scams

26 August 2026 • Editorial

Don’t let the artificial fertiliser crisis persist

25 August 2026 • Editorial

Clear the cataract surgery backlog

25 August 2026 • Editorial

Malaysia recruitment agencies for Bangladeshi workers

Don't repeat old mistakes in labour migration to Malaysia

24 August 2026 • Editorial

Support families of missing fishermen

24 August 2026 • Editorial

Bangladesh police reform after July uprising

Let police do their job without fear

23 August 2026 • Editorial

Let there be no impunity for sexual harassment

23 August 2026 • Editorial

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Plastic producers must clean up their own mess

22 August 2026 • Editorial

Deadly crimes a nationwide issue

21 August 2026 • Editorial

Mirza Fakhrul elected as Bangladesh president

A fitting honour for Mirza Fakhrul

21 August 2026 • Editorial

A victory for free expression

The Daily Star endorses the interim government's decision to repeal the draconian Cyber Security Act.

5 November 2024

COAL POWER PLANTS SCALING BACK PRODUCTION

Plan ahead for steady power supply

The government must take timely steps to keep the power plants running and the power supply uninterrupted.

5 November 2024

increase in Bangladesh's remittance inflows

Increased remittance inflow encouraging

Upskilling workers, easier migration process can further increase it.

4 November 2024

Banks must enhance cybersecurity measures

BCSI’s detection of illegal transactions is worrying

4 November 2024

Focus on reclaiming stolen wealth

Systemic reforms needed to prevent future financial crimes

3 November 2024

ONE-STOP CRISIS CENTRE NOT ADEQUATELY SERVING VICTIMS

One-stop crisis centres must better serve victims

Legal system must work towards higher conviction of perpetrators

3 November 2024

Trump’s statement is not based on facts

We urge everyone to do their due diligence about Bangladesh

2 November 2024

Severe Gas Crisis Hitting Industires, Households Bangladesh

Policy shift necessary to resolve gas crisis

Gas shortage hitting industries, households hard

2 November 2024

tk 3,000cr export fund stuck in 4 troubled banks

Unlock export funds tied up in four banks

Any barrier to exporters’ operations should be removed

1 November 2024

un rights chief's comments on probe into all killings fair justice

Ensuring fair and inclusive justice is crucial

Suggestions by the UN rights chief deserve consideration

1 November 2024

A salute to our champions

SAFF success should translate into a brighter future for women’s sports

31 October 2024

plight of over six lakh people seeking brta licences

BRTA licence-seekers deserve better service

The authority needs to get its act together, start operating efficiently

31 October 2024

7 colleges students demand new university

A new public university in Dhaka makes little sense

We shouldn't rush through such critical decisions

30 October 2024

Bangladesh recording lowest GDP in five quarters

Don’t let the growth slowdown persist

Govt must stabilise the economy, restore business confidence

30 October 2024

habiganj canal in the grip of encroachers

To check prolonged flooding, we must restore our waterbodies

The plight of a canal in Habiganj calls for proper interventions

29 October 2024

Bangladesh losing out to Pakistan in home textile exports

We must revitalise the home textile sector

Ensure adequate gas supply, resolve dollar crisis