Energy crisis: Global problem, local failure
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How Bangladesh can give its women migrants a real edge
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Can playing a historic speech justify repeated bail denials?
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Digital cards and the reality of poverty in Bangladesh
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The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system
25 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Uneven heat: How Bangladesh’s power cuts draw a map of inequality
25 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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The PMO needs a policy and programme coordination cell
25 April 2026, 13:00 PM
Opinion
Reimagining sustainability from the ground up
25 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The Daily Star / When independent newspapers burn, so does democracy
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
Climate change demands a smarter approach to healthcare
24 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable
Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.
19 December 2024, 18:15 PM
Reform imperatives of our police
The police reform debate seems to be attracting a wider and more serious audience.
19 December 2024, 11:20 AM
Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward
Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.
19 December 2024, 10:30 AM
Democracy needs civil society to thrive
Bangladesh’s civil society rose to challenge repression, but ongoing challenges persist.
19 December 2024, 06:02 AM
COP29 outcomes bear consequences for Bangladeshi children
COP29's outcome falls short for Bangladesh, with children facing worsening climate crisis.
19 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh’s dark chapter of abduction and torture
History has shown us that regimes that wield enforced disappearances as a weapon eventually crumble under the weight of their crimes.
19 December 2024, 02:00 AM
The poor need direct support to cope with economic anxieties
Our data shows economic pressures and polycrisis have been growing especially since Covid.
18 December 2024, 09:50 AM
Recalibrating for inclusive growth in Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces a critical decision: recalibrate its economy towards inclusivity and sustainability.
18 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Actions, not slogans, are needed for migrant workers' welfare
Bangladesh’s migrant workers endure exploitation at home and abroad.
18 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Born in displacement: The forgotten childhoods of Rohingya refugee kids
The Rohingya children of Bangladesh’s refugee camps face a grim future of trauma.
17 December 2024, 10:00 AM
Bridging borders, building futures
To repair the fragile ties between our nations, the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh can consider the following recommendations.
17 December 2024, 03:00 AM
Some thoughts on universal basic income in Bangladesh
Over the years, one of the social protection instruments that has been piloted in many countries is the universal basic income.
17 December 2024, 03:00 AM
‘Independent body needed to protect human rights defenders’
Odhikar Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan talks about his experience under the Awami League regime in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
17 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Of Gulliver’s travels in America: A satire on the paradox of democracy
Gulliver observes government shutdowns—crises born of political posturing rather than necessity.
16 December 2024, 09:30 AM
A turning point or a missed opportunity?
A reflection on Bangladesh's post-Awami League crisis and the need for unity and reform.
16 December 2024, 05:00 AM
December 16: Proudly celebrated, not seriously studied
The cruelties of the genocide, and the heroism of the resistance were all parts of the people’s lived experience.
16 December 2024, 03:00 AM
Our Victory Day and the questions of equality, justice, and human dignity
Bangladesh's hard-won independence, achieved through the Liberation War in 1971, remains the most defining political event in our history.
16 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Seeing Bangladesh through Andrew Eagle’s eyes
You didn’t expect someone like Andrew, who would have turned only 50 this December 16, to exit the world so abruptly.
15 December 2024, 10:00 AM
Could the Indian foreign secretary’s visit create positive optics?
Vikram Misri's visit to Dhaka signals efforts to stabilise Bangladesh-India ties.
15 December 2024, 07:00 AM
International courts impel advisory climate action
A deep dive into the ICJ hearings on climate change and state responsibilities.
15 December 2024, 06:00 AM