Rokia Afzal Rahman was one of the most famous icons of women empowerment in Bangladesh.

It is the story of young lovers, Kumaresan and Saroja, who get secretly married and run away to Kumaresan’s village to start a new life. Murugan has written before about the intricate tragedies of domestic life and how they bring about the worst of our community.

Now, who’s to be held responsible for the oversight in not preventing the Bangabazar fire? The designated city corporation? Or the market authorities?

Just one bystander can cause enough distraction to move the focus from the real situation on hand—which is to stabilise the emergency situation and save lives. So, who is responsible?

As I think of Roki, her infectious smile, glowing energy, and caring nature flood my mind with beautiful memories.

Roki Apa, you will be missed, but your legacy of empowering women economically will live on.

A genuinely inclusive election depends on a wide range of factors, many of which the Election Commission cannot even begin to address

In addition to boasting about his infallibility, Trump has already embraced tried and true staples of fascist rhetoric.

Dr Syeda Sultana Razia speaks to The Daily Star Opinion regarding the causes behind frequent fires and some possible solutions. 

Fear of failure and negative thoughts affect a student’s life, academics, and career prospects immensely.

This is just one step, although a very important one, towards getting justice for the victims of climate change.

Even if the state has an objection against a citizen’s activity, can they legally pick up that person?

Ultimately, for the sake of being relevant and “spicy,” there are these so-called journalists who forget their moral duties and succumb to the pressure of going “viral.”

The fire gutted nearly every shop in the beloved shopping complex among Dhaka residents for the multitude of thrift clothing shops.

With the adoption of the resolution and ICJ involvement soon, the concept of climate justice will likely turn into a movement for equity.

Despite the increased participation of women in different sectors, there remains a lack of dynamism in their employment.

Addressing the inflationary pressure and the resulting food insecurity of the poorer households need to be the top priority now.

The condition our rivers are in right now is a threat to our existence.

A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.

While the United States is betting on a polarised world, China is doing everything it can to advance a more fragmented one.