Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The Daily Star / When independent newspapers burn, so does democracy
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THE THIRD VIEW
How to grow more rice without draining the land
23 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Rethinking canal dredging to improve flood management
23 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Ecocide is hard to litigate, but we must still demand accountability
23 April 2026, 12:00 PM
MIND THE GAP
Global buyers must share the cost in RMG’s green transition
23 April 2026, 09:00 AM
RMG NOTES
When a cartoon becomes a crime, again
22 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Nutritional literacy can reduce healthcare costs in Bangladesh
22 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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How poor governance broke Bangladesh's immunisation model
22 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Fifty seats for women, but who will they really represent?
21 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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World Creativity and Innovation Day / Why Bangladesh is losing the innovation race
21 April 2026, 23:00 PM
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You have made me endless...
Thank you, Gurudev, for making the finite journey of my life an infinite experience!
8 May 2025, 09:05 AM
Voter education: The missing link in government’s democratic reform
It is a social contract between the citizen and the state.
8 May 2025, 06:00 AM
The silent emergency: Politicisation of our healthcare sector
The erosion of trust in doctors is creating crisis for the healthcare sector.
8 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Rabindranath, protest, and contested legacies
Anyone familiar with Bangladesh and its culture knows how important his poems and songs are in celebrating our heritage.
8 May 2025, 03:00 AM
India-Pakistan tensions and the risks of war
It is too early, and rather preliminary, to conclude that India-Pakistan tensions have escalated to a “war.”
7 May 2025, 14:30 PM
Bangladesh’s GMO buffet: Eat first, ask questions never
Welcome to the country, where food regulation is treated like an optional seasoning.
7 May 2025, 11:30 AM
The urgent case for a truth and healing commission for Bangladesh
Bangladesh has a history of unaddressed violence.
7 May 2025, 09:16 AM
Can India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attacks?
India and Pakistan are in the middle of their biggest crises in years.
7 May 2025, 03:00 AM
Why does Hefazat fear women’s rights more than usury?
Why do religious pressure groups single out women’s rights for moral outrage?
7 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Dhaka University: Faculty hiring in its early years
The faculty hiring process at Dhaka University has received intense scrutiny and has been criticised for its lack of focus on merit.
6 May 2025, 10:00 AM
What Khaleda Zia’s return means for the BNP
Khaleda Zia's return is not merely a personal event.
6 May 2025, 06:43 AM
Post-LDC strategies for empowering our private sector
The development of private sector capabilities is a prerequisite for securing sustainable economic growth.
6 May 2025, 06:12 AM
A gradual, homegrown approach to reforming political parties
Our political system stifles democracy and holds back economic progress.
6 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Can a new law balance cybersecurity and free expression?
The critical question of cyber safety is at the forefront.
6 May 2025, 02:00 AM
As I seek justice for my father, I want a government that practises the reforms it preaches
This weaponisation of murder cases means that my family lives in constant fear of retribution.
5 May 2025, 16:40 PM
The language of oppression against women
In countless homes across this region and beyond, patriarchy does not always arrive with fists raised.
5 May 2025, 11:31 AM
The critical role of midwives in ensuring maternal health
Midwives frequently serve on the front lines during crises.
5 May 2025, 04:00 AM
Kashmir’s bloodstained meadows: Can the SCO show a road to reconciliation?
The SCO's flexibility allows rivals to engage without losing face—a vital feature for South Asia’s fractured geopolitics.
5 May 2025, 03:00 AM
What 2025 World Bank-IMF Spring Meetings means for the Global South
The Spring Meetings indicate that the IMF and World Bank are at a crossroads.
5 May 2025, 02:00 AM
Trump’s Xanadu: Power, spectacle, and the mirage of control
Trump serves as a reminder of the fragility of power when built on illusion.
4 May 2025, 10:27 AM