Bangladesh’s food insecurity warning cannot be ignored
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Will we learn any lesson from the measles deaths?
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Before scaling up renewables, we must first make the grid flexible
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The moral calculus of footpath evictions in Dhaka
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THE GRUDGING URBANIST
Energy crisis: Global problem, local failure
26 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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How Bangladesh can give its women migrants a real edge
26 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Can playing a historic speech justify repeated bail denials?
26 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Digital cards and the reality of poverty in Bangladesh
26 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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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 fight for social accountability in Bangladesh
The experience of the students in the 2024 movement serves as a stark reminder that when government evades accountability, the populace suffers, resources are wasted, public services falter, and disenchantment proliferates.
5 November 2024, 11:30 AM
What to expect at COP29?
It is expected that the NCQG will establish a comprehensive definition of climate finance, promoting consistency and transparency in climate finance reporting.
5 November 2024, 09:44 AM
Divided nation chooses US president in a bitter, closely fought race
Polls show a neck-and-neck race for the White House.
5 November 2024, 08:30 AM
US election outcome’s likely impact on the Russia-Ukraine war
The endgame of the Ukraine war remains uncertain with US policy likely to be influenced by the outcome of the US election.
5 November 2024, 04:00 AM
Bangladesh's shared GIs with India: The conflict and the outlook
In the recent past, the topic of shared Geographical Indications (GI) between India and Bangladesh has frequently appeared in public discourse.
5 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Enforcing economic and social rights through constitutional interpretation
The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.
4 November 2024, 10:20 AM
Ensuring pedestrian safety through co-design and behaviour change models
While road authorities and professionals often attribute pedestrian injuries and fatalities to the reckless actions of pedestrians and drivers, the users themselves frequently point to inadequate and unsafe facilities.
4 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Finding balance and peace with nature
Improving our relationship with nature is the best way at the moment to address the consequences of climate change.
4 November 2024, 05:00 AM
Why is there no education commission yet?
An education commission, chosen with care, can advise the interim government and serve the nation by identifying key areas that need reforms.
4 November 2024, 02:00 AM
A golden opportunity for gender inclusivity
We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.
3 November 2024, 11:09 AM
What will America’s vote mean for the world?
As the US stands at a precipice, the world watches with bated breath.
3 November 2024, 10:30 AM
How the US election impacts the US-China tech war
The Washington-Beijing tech war is not just a bilateral issue; it affects the entire world.
3 November 2024, 05:00 AM
What's causing the unrest among factory workers?
Kalpona Akter, labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation, talks to The Daily Star.
3 November 2024, 04:00 AM
We must remain alert to conspiracies
The July-August uprising cannot afford to falter in the face of an entrenched opposition within political parties.
3 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Price hike by business syndicate: Myth or reality?
Price hikes in Bangladesh are often blamed on syndicates, but the real cause is more complex.
2 November 2024, 14:19 PM
Road to Mugda Medical College in deplorable condition
To maintain the quality of healthcare being provided at Mugda Medical College and Hospital, quick steps should be taken to repair the road to a usable condition.
2 November 2024, 09:00 AM
COP29 and the stakes for Bangladesh
The distribution of benefits is unequal between buyers and sellers.
2 November 2024, 07:00 AM
A moment for self-reflection
Journalists today must be both defenders of truth and advocates for change within the profession and in the wider society.
2 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Jack and the Beanstalk revisited
We laugh, but deep down, there is a hidden admiration and approval for such deception. Is there any connection between our folkloric fascination with trickery and our public endorsement of such behaviour by our leaders?
2 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Winning the second SAFF Women's Championship: Footsteps to the future
This victory comes at a critical time as Bangladesh undergoes a political and systemic reform.
1 November 2024, 12:30 PM