Waterway decline demands a smarter logistics strategy, not just dredging
3 August 2026, 08:00 AM
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Can AI address the shortage of speech therapists in Bangladesh?
2 August 2026, 15:42 PM
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Debate over teacher's reel / Are we ignoring what Gen Alpha needs?
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Restore Askar Dighi, revive Chattogram’s ecological memory
3 August 2026, 11:00 AM
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The Rucsu model cannot be the future of post-uprising student politics
3 August 2026, 09:00 AM
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Blaming the youth is easy. We must rethink how we support parents
2 August 2026, 13:00 PM
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How Bangladesh can build a more powerful passport
2 August 2026, 12:00 PM
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What kind of president does Bangladesh need?
2 August 2026, 10:00 AM
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Property reform for parents: A step in the right direction, but mind the gaps
2 August 2026, 09:00 AM
MIND THE GAP
When waiting in line for subsidised food turns deadly
1 August 2026, 09:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Why the energy and power master plan must be reviewed
The current energy and power goals do not reflect the targets of Bangladesh’s Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), nor the SDG 7 on clean energy access.
27 December 2024, 02:05 AM
The 'kidult' conundrum
Explore the growing kidult trend: adults embracing nostalgia through toys and collectibles.
26 December 2024, 11:00 AM
Act now to secure a future for Rohingyas
Rohingya children in camps face a lost future without education or opportunities.
26 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Charting a path ahead for the RMG sector
Bangladesh has emerged as an economic success story, primarily through its booming ready-made garments (RMG) sector.
26 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Corporate climate action must not be ignored
The world’s largest corporations are responsible for a disproportionate share of global carbon emissions.
26 December 2024, 03:00 AM
What Bangladesh can learn from Argentina’s struggle with enforced disappearance
The Mayer Daak movement in Bangladesh has emerged as a powerful symbol of resistance.
26 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Digital Bangladesh needs more digital progression
Explore how digital transformation and affordable internet can drive growth in Bangladesh.
25 December 2024, 10:30 AM
The daily dread of protests and gridlock
If Dhaka had a national sport, it wouldn’t be cricket—it would be protests.
25 December 2024, 07:13 AM
Bangladesh and ASEAN: A bridge too far?
Bangladesh seeks stronger ties with ASEAN but faces challenges in governance.
25 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Communal narrative is a no-go zone!
Communal narratives perpetuated by the political cheerleaders or propaganda machines in Delhi will only cement anti-India sentiment in Bangladesh.
25 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s feasibility study fallacy
Why so many ‘feasible’ projects become utterly infeasible and environmentally disastrous
25 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Debunking myths about air pollution in Bangladesh
Discover the myths surrounding air pollution in Bangladesh and its real health impacts.
24 December 2024, 09:00 AM
Ignoring biodiversity conservation will cost us
Climate change is severely affecting natural resources, including forests, wetlands, floodplains, hill ecosystems, and biodiversity.
24 December 2024, 07:00 AM
How are the July-August survivors doing now?
The Daily Star speaks with a few of the injured of the uprising to understand the challenges they are currently facing.
24 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Politics, patience and people’s mandate
The interim government must prioritise reforms to elections.
24 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Smartphones in classroom: Enhancing learning or undermining education
Impact of mobile phones on student learning and academic integrity in Bangladesh.
23 December 2024, 11:00 AM
How our RMG sector can thrive in 2025
Beximco's problems are evidence of a number of ongoing problems in the garment industry.
23 December 2024, 06:09 AM
A guide to smuggling dreams and national nightmares
Few heists match the sheer audacity of the Awami League’s 15-year saga of economic escapades.
23 December 2024, 03:00 AM
The current gas crisis needs governmental focus
How does the government plan to tackle the looming gas shortfall in the upcoming summer?
23 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Dhaka’s desperate need for fresh air
Dhaka’s toxic air crisis requires urgent action to save lives and secure a healthier future.
22 December 2024, 09:00 AM