The 2026 election in Bangladesh was the first big political test after the July uprising, and it reminded us of something very basic: elections are not decided only inside polling booths.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Health Equity Report 2023, some 16 percent of the global population experiences a disability.

The massive joint-forces operation launched this week in Jungle Salimpur, Chattogram, did more than expose a criminal stronghold

How women bear the brunt when remittance flow shrinks

There are moments in a nation’s life when victory does not feel like triumph at all. It feels like an inventory. One counts the broken things.

When it comes to economic reforms, an ordinary moment when a citizen tries to access a public service and succeeds within minutes, instead of struggling for days navigating a maze, is no less significant than a successful megaproject or a new tax regime.

Observed for over a century, the International Women’s Day (IWD) is more than just a celebration; it is about recognising women’s accomplishments and reflecting on progress towards achieving gender equality.

Nepal's election results point to a landslide for rapper Balendra Shah, anticipated by a few in Nepal's political establishment.

Social media platforms such as YouTube and Facebook primarily aim to increase users’ views, likes, comments, and shares.

One such pause came recently when I opened an invitation in my inbox marking the International Women’s Day celebration.

When drones began striking energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf, most observers focused on the missiles. But what actually stopped the ships was not the weapons—it was the insurance paperwork.

Bangladesh is on its way to graduate from the Least Developed Country (LDC) status. However, to become a prosperous nation, it must adopt new strategies for accelerated economic growth.

Few aspects shape a nation’s future as profoundly as what it teaches its children. That is why Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon’s pledge to revise textbooks with the help of “high-quality experts,” and without any party consideration, carries particular significance.

The current system of global governance has long been built on militarised, state-centric notions of power that marginalise the experiences of those most affected by conflict and inequality and women and girls bear disproportionate burdens during crises

Bijly Baroi is the sole breadwinner for a family of six. A caregiver in Barishal, Bijly entered the healthcare workforce after her father, a former carpenter, became unable to work due to illness.

The memory of the pandemic crisis should serve as a reminder that pandemics do not just test hospitals; they also test the preparedness, coordination, and foresight of entire systems.

The Daily Star recently invited women candidates who participated in the 13th parliamentary election to share their thoughts about their campaigning experience, the challenges they each faced, and what inspired them despite all the hurdles.

The Liberation War of 1971 was not the work of one man. It was the product of millions of freedom fighters, political leaders, student activists, cultural organisers, rural villagers, defecting officers, and ordinary citizens who bore extraordinary costs.

If our infrastructure is a threat, the ground beneath is a ticking clock, too.

The posthumous Swadhinata Padak for Maherin Chowdhury, a teacher who died saving at least 20 students from the burning remains of Milestone School and College after it was hit by a fighter jet last year, brought back sad memories of losing children and teachers in a single tragic blow.