The global digital divide

The “digital divide” is a way to describe the inequality in the online community.
5 January 2025, 10:25 AM

The strategic significance of José Ramos-Horta’s Bangladesh visit

The visit of President Ramos-Horta marks the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh’s diplomatic evolution.
5 January 2025, 04:00 AM

The new year through my lenses

Bangladesh and the world's economic, political, or geopolitical outlook will be positive in 2025.
5 January 2025, 03:00 AM

A school curriculum to nurture thoughtful learners

The education authorities under the interim government have decided to revert to the curriculum introduced in 2012.
5 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Signs of hope emerge for human rights and fairness

Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?
4 January 2025, 19:00 PM

The eye in the sky that changed our view of the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unravelled many secrets by pushing the boundaries of astronomy and cosmology closer to the beginning of time.
4 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Neoliberal education, student rebellion, and institutional stability

Students play a crucial role as change agents, but their activism should focus on systemic improvements instead of individual retribution.
4 January 2025, 04:00 AM

'An honest, patriotic political leadership can transform the nation'

Prof Syed Munir Khasru, who heads the Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG), in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
4 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Pharmacies can become urban primary healthcare hubs

One of the major problems in the current healthcare system is the lack of an effective referral system and inadequate gatekeeping at tertiary care facilities. Barring emergency care and referrals from lower-tier health facilities, patients should not visit hospitals as they are meant to provide tertiary-level care
3 January 2025, 07:00 AM

Can Bangladesh and India transcend South Asia's colonial legacies?

The broader question is whether South Asia can transcend the legacies of colonialism and embrace a model of cooperation that prioritises collective well-being over individual dominance.
3 January 2025, 06:00 AM

Should Bangladesh opt for a national government?

Elections can be held after the national government tackles the critical problems that confront the country.
3 January 2025, 02:10 AM

The anatomy of free speech

Beyond laws, society must cultivate both physical and digital spaces for inclusive, civil discourse among its citizens.
3 January 2025, 02:00 AM

What we can learn from Robin Khuda

Robin Khuda, founder, and CEO of AirTrunk, a data centre company based in Australia, has recently made global headlines for an extraordinary act of largesse. AirTrunk, a company just nine years old, is on the brink of completing a $24 billion acquisition deal with a major American private equity firm.
2 January 2025, 09:40 AM

The hidden cost of New Year’s celebrations

We rarely pause to consider the impact on the most vulnerable among us.
2 January 2025, 05:00 AM

The Stockholm syndrome in South Asian politics

We are in for an eventful year ahead, filled with expected and unexpected political twists and sabotages.
2 January 2025, 02:00 AM

What should be Bangladesh's strategic priorities in 2025?

The need for objectively assessing the country’s current economic realities cannot be overstated.
2 January 2025, 02:00 AM

Dhaka’s footpaths are a battleground between survival and mobility

Dhaka's footpaths are a battleground of survival for vendors and mobility for pedestrians.
1 January 2025, 08:00 AM

Writing chapters of friendship between China and Bangladesh

In the year 2025, the China-Bangladesh relationship will usher in its 50th year of dynamic development.
1 January 2025, 07:30 AM

Why 2025 is a crucial year for Bangladesh

Let us recap some of the most critical lessons of 2024 as we look forward to 2025.
1 January 2025, 05:00 AM

Lessons from 2024 and prospects for 2025

The budget for FY2025-26 will be challenging.
1 January 2025, 02:00 AM