Column by Mahfuz Anam / Politicisation of our professions
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THE THIRD VIEW
More lanes or trains? Rethinking the Dhaka-Chattogram corridor
30 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s solar ambition needs skilled hands to succeed
30 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Fighting terrorism without losing the republic
30 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Int’l Day Against Corporal Punishment of Children / Time is ticking on ending corporal punishment in Bangladesh
30 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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As Gaza fades from headlines, a flotilla reminds us that silence is not peace
29 April 2026, 15:44 PM
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Is Bangladesh-US trade deal a backdoor for GMO dumping?
29 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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How the Kabinnama can protect Bangladeshi Muslim women’s rights
29 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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The capacity-competence disconnect in Bangladesh's power sector
29 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Energy crisis demands strict budget discipline now
29 April 2026, 08:00 AM
MACRO MIRROR
Time for a cautious approach to managing Bangladesh's external debt
A key factor driving the rising debt-servicing obligations of Bangladesh originates from the country’s middle-income graduation.
16 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Right to information takes centre stage in Indian elections
The Indian Supreme Court's recent decision on electoral bonds underline the importance of citizens' role in exercising their right to information as watchdogs of good governance.
15 May 2024, 14:00 PM
The 20-20-20 rule and other digital detoxes
Digital stress typically stems from being bombarded with too much information or feeling obligated to be available 24/7, particularly sometimes for job-related tasks.
15 May 2024, 09:34 AM
Why the global dialogue on demographic diversity is critical
This year marks the 30th anniversary of the landmark International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD).
15 May 2024, 06:00 AM
Fear and loathing surrounding India’s election
After the first phase of voting, Modi seems to have changed his campaign strategy, focusing more on firing up BJP's Hindu base.
15 May 2024, 04:00 AM
Regulating Dhaka traffic: Are ‘gate lock’ and speed caps all that it takes?
Unless things change on the street level, no rules or infrastructure can efficiently resolve Dhaka's traffic gridlock.
15 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Why study public policy and governance?
Studying public policy and governance is about making a meaningful difference in your life and the lives of others.
14 May 2024, 11:42 AM
Solar storm and aurora: A dazzling display of colourful lights
What causes an aurora? The root cause of an aurora is a solar storm, a dramatic blast of electromagnetic radiation from the Sun.
14 May 2024, 06:00 AM
Why settle for a Jashore without trees?
Development does not equate to ecological disaster. But disingenuity does.
14 May 2024, 05:00 AM
Time to strengthen the fight against dengue
Bangladesh has succeeded in eradicating several diseases in the past. Why not dengue?
14 May 2024, 04:00 AM
Implications of recent central bank policy measures
Due to lack of coordinated and coherent measures, inflation continues to rise, notwithstanding the abolition of the interest rate cap since July 2023.
14 May 2024, 01:00 AM
The hospital can't deny responsibility
Accountability remains an illusion when it comes to patients’ death from hospital mismanagement and medical negligence.
13 May 2024, 11:26 AM
Five strategies for garment exporters to navigate geopolitical risks
Bangladeshi garment makers can mitigate risk in an uncertain world with foresight, resilience, and agility.
13 May 2024, 05:00 AM
‘People will judge if I have succeeded or failed’
Dhaka North Mayor Atiqul Islam talks to The Daily Star about his achievements and failures during the four years of his mayorship.
13 May 2024, 01:00 AM
'DSCC is the most corruption-free government organisation'
DSCC Mayor Barrister Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh talks about his achievements as well as failures, the challenges he faced, and his visions for the future.
13 May 2024, 01:00 AM
Sorry parents, but GPA 5 is not the holy grail you think it is
But what about the students who did not score GPA 5? Does this "failure" mean they have been defeated? There is a palpable perception in some quarters that they may have
12 May 2024, 13:03 PM
Why must the public bear the burden of capacity charges?
There is no justification for raising electricity prices four times a year
12 May 2024, 11:00 AM
How can we protect the poor from the inflationary pressure?
Inflationary pressure may push some “vulnerable” households below the poverty line.
12 May 2024, 05:00 AM
The devaluation of the sacrificial mother
Even as she is glorified, her work is devalued.
12 May 2024, 04:00 AM
Daniel Kahneman and his influence on our policymaking
One of my favourite economists, Daniel Kahneman passed away a few weeks ago, on March 27.
12 May 2024, 04:00 AM