From public recording to public humiliation: Where do we draw the line?
5 HOUR(s)
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Views
World Teachers’ Day / Teachers must be the pivot of change in our education system
5 October 2026
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Views
Biman needs more than new aircraft to compete globally
5 October 2026
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Opinion
Paperless by December? Chattogram port must get the transition right
4 October 2026
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Opinion
Feminism isn’t what we consume, it’s what we practise and fight for
10 HOUR(s)
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Views
Development cannot come at the cost of human lives
4 October 2026
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Views
How long can farmers keep producing as costs keep rising?
4 October 2026
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Views
Rare wildlife found in Inani puts our conservation efforts to the test
4 October 2026
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Views
What teachers need beyond recognition
3 October 2026
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Opinion
‘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
'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
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
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
How can we protect the poor from the inflationary pressure?
Inflationary pressure may push some “vulnerable” households below the poverty line.
12 May 2024
The devaluation of the sacrificial mother
Even as she is glorified, her work is devalued.
12 May 2024
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
The next budget should push for clean and secure energy
The forthcoming national budget could create a renewable energy fund to further stimulate the renewable energy sector’s progress.
11 May 2024
Student protests in the US: Reclaiming the flames of human rights
The protests against US policies staunchly supporting Israel give us purpose and meaning in the face of adversities.
11 May 2024
Dealing with climate change in a capitalist world
Why we should care about remote others in time and space.
11 May 2024
A slice of the university pie
The utilitarian value of a university must reflect the institution's inherent value.
11 May 2024
IMF prescription to raise energy prices is anti-people, illogical
The IMF prescription for the public means increased gas, electricity and transport prices, and so on.
10 May 2024
Concerted efforts can curb motorbike crashes
Road crashes and their toll on human lives are, unfortunately, everyday news.
10 May 2024
Is the theme of this year’s Met Gala ironically prophetic?
The parallel between the 2024 Met Gala and 'The Garden of Time,' a short speculative fiction written by JG Ballard, is uncanny.
10 May 2024
Column by Mahfuz Anam: End of academic freedom on US campuses?
The passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act is the most direct attack on the principles and values of the First Amendment in the US.
9 May 2024
Why the hush-hush about MPs’ perks and privileges?
The accused in this case, against whom the opposition chief whip sought the speaker’s intervention, is none other than the populist lawyer Syed Sayedul Haque Suman.
9 May 2024
Prof Azizur Rahman Khan: A visionary in financial studies
It is difficult to put into words the contribution that Prof Azizur Rahman Khan made to academia and the nation.
9 May 2024
Is the last stronghold of Bangladesh’s tigers at risk?
The increased disturbances of the Sundarbans such as Saturday's fire will force the wildlife to venture out and into human habitats for food.
9 May 2024
Make subordinate courts accessible for women
According to a BRAC study, among the 192 courts in 64 districts, only 24 percent have separate female washrooms.
9 May 2024
Digital journalism has not been kind to rural journalists
As the mainstream media adapts to the demands of digital age, the ugly sides of digital journalism continue to emerge.
9 May 2024