What the FY2026-27 budget reveals about Bangladesh’s climate priorities
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In planting 25 crore trees, we must not lose sight of the bigger picture
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Turning the budget’s ambitions into reality will be a major test
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Five ideas to turn PM’s Malaysia visit into a strategic reset in ties
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Benazir’s arrest is only the start of Bangladesh's accountability test
18 June 2026, 10:00 AM
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The budget has revived focus on blue economy, but there's a lot of catching up to do
18 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Budget 2026-27 exposes gaps in renewable energy rollout
18 June 2026, 12:00 PM
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Why the Oxford Union’s Bangladesh ‘debate’ sparked controversy
17 June 2026, 17:00 PM
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A welcome pivot to logistics reform in the budget, but time for a commission
17 June 2026, 11:00 AM
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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
Addressing mental health challenges in the modern workplace
It’s time for businesses to act decisively, transforming mental health from an afterthought into a core aspect of workplace culture.
1 November 2024, 06:51 AM
Will BJP’s infiltration pitch in Bengal and Assam pay off?
Infiltration from India’s border with Bangladesh has become a key component of Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy for state assembly elections.
1 November 2024, 05:00 AM
The government must focus on urgent issues
To prevent a return to authoritarianism or fascism, strengthening democratic processes is crucial.
1 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Of rivers and people
The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.
31 October 2024, 18:30 PM
Before I answer, what exactly is the 'Palestine question'?
In this Land of the Free and Home of the Brave, money is Supreme Court-sanctioned free speech, but criticism of Israel isn’t.
31 October 2024, 09:56 AM