The unfinished promise of decent work in Bangladesh
1 May 2026, 10:00 AM
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UAE’s exit from OPEC: What comes next?
1 May 2026, 16:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Politicisation of our professions
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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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What the economy may look like in 2024
The verdict so far is that the year will see slow GDP growth but also experience lower inflation.
9 January 2024, 03:00 AM
What will happen to multi-party democracy in Bangladesh?
The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.
9 January 2024, 01:00 AM
A review of the 2024 electoral drama
The fact that a fair and impartial election is not possible under the ruling party’s government has become clear once again.
8 January 2024, 14:00 PM
What lies ahead for Bangladesh’s economy?
To overcome the economic crisis, no doubt, the country needs strong economic leadership, backed by strong political will.
8 January 2024, 03:49 AM
The election is not the endgame
“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.
8 January 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?
The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.
8 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Political parties need to behave more responsibly towards the electorate
The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.
7 January 2024, 14:00 PM
When will the politics of burning people alive end?
Why haven't our law enforcers been able to identify those responsible for these arson attacks?
7 January 2024, 12:44 PM
The guilt that comes with voting at a farcical election
A first-time voter’s dilemma
7 January 2024, 10:00 AM
India’s Hindu ‘emperor’ wants a third term
India's upcoming election sees BJP's narrative shift to Hindu identity under PM Modi, prompting opposition emphasis on economic issues
7 January 2024, 02:00 AM
One more vote, one vote fewer: Why people will and won't go to polls
The Daily Star asked two young voters to explain their decisions as the 12th parliamentary election rolls out.
7 January 2024, 01:00 AM
The quest is for an opposition, not a government
Who will form the opposition is still a matter of speculation.
7 January 2024, 00:00 AM
What's the civil society's stake in strengthening democracy?
Our civil society leaders must step forward to address the prevailing political impasse in the country.
6 January 2024, 11:00 AM
Is Yunus’s sentencing an ominous message for foreign investors?
Surely, the manner of Yunus’s sentencing does not add to the broader investor confidence in Bangladesh, and the data points already are not promising.
6 January 2024, 05:10 AM
‘I Like America and America Likes Me’
On the eve of the national election, Shamsad Mortuza explores animal imagery as the myth of union and harmony across cultures.
6 January 2024, 04:00 AM
Economy hangs in the balance as Awami League hangs on to power
Despite decades of sustained GDP growth and improvements in social indicators, Bangladesh’s economy is now on a fragile footing.
6 January 2024, 03:00 AM
The price we pay with each deleted word
With each new term of the ruling regime, and each new provision or law, we have learnt a bit more of self-censorship.
6 January 2024, 02:00 AM
The AL cannot validate this farce of an election with intimidation
Since voters are reluctant to take part in this election, the ruling party has resorted to such measures.
5 January 2024, 13:51 PM
A concerning rise in income inequality
Money and politics have become deeply intertwined over the last few decades
5 January 2024, 04:00 AM
‘All that matters to AL is acquiring power.’
This election will push the whole country towards further uncertainty and close the door to constructive politics in Bangladesh.
5 January 2024, 02:00 AM