Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The Daily Star / When independent newspapers burn, so does democracy
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
Climate change demands a smarter approach to healthcare
24 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Interview / ‘Even BNP is not beyond ICT’s reach if it commits crimes against humanity’
24 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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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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Can we revive our riverine transport?
Bangladesh, often called the “land of rivers,” has traditionally depended on its extensive river network for transportation.
13 March 2025, 03:00 AM
Priorities and challenges for the new education adviser
The primary and non-formal education sub-sector reform initiative is a positive but partial move that leaves major education sector concerns unaddressed.
13 March 2025, 02:00 AM
The rise and fall of Dhaka muslin
Dhaka muslin: a fabled fabric from Bengal, prized worldwide, vanished quickly.
12 March 2025, 12:00 PM
Sink-based solutions can ease Chattogram's waterlogging
Sustainable solutions is needed for Chattogram's waterlogging problem.
12 March 2025, 10:00 AM
How violent slogans shape our political culture
Some slogans transcend party rivalries and explicitly call for brutal violence
12 March 2025, 09:02 AM
US exit from Ukraine: A turning point in global power struggles
The recent developments surrounding the US’ withdrawal from its active support for Ukraine are set to have profound geopolitical ramifications.
12 March 2025, 09:00 AM
How Mahmoud Khalil’s arrest threatens free speech on US campuses
Beyond the personal cost to activists, the economic and diplomatic fallout of these crackdowns could be severe.
12 March 2025, 07:31 AM
Complicity in Rohingya genocide cannot go unpunished
Rohingya in Myanmar face denial of rights, atrocities, and forced displacement since 1962.
12 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Giving people power beyond the ballot box
Democracy is not just about elections.
12 March 2025, 03:00 AM
A life dedicated in pursuit of social justice
His post-independence contributions reflect his lifelong devotion to nation-building.
12 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Parental neglect may create uncaring children
"Villains are not born; they are created"—this saying contains a profound reality that defies the conventional tales we frequently accept without inquiry.
11 March 2025, 11:15 AM
State must ensure women’s safety
Umama Fatema, a student of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, Dhaka University, and spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.
11 March 2025, 09:44 AM
Beijing’s tactical silence over Trump’s global gambits
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a seasoned diplomat, opted for parables to characterise Donald Trump’s foreign policy.
11 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Echoes of Tulip Mania in our economy
Bangladesh's stock market volatility, real estate boom, and rising foreign debt is reminiscent of Tulip Mania.
11 March 2025, 06:00 AM
Why the DU student harasser got bail
Bangladesh law penalises harassment, with jail and fines under key provisions.
11 March 2025, 02:00 AM
The ongoing struggle for women’s safety
The root cause of gender-based violence lies in deeply entrenched power imbalances between men and women.
11 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Stephen D Biggs’s pioneering work in helping small farmers
Stephen was more than a university teacher and researcher.
10 March 2025, 11:11 AM
Women are more than just numbers
Women are one of the main architects of Bangladesh's economy.
10 March 2025, 07:25 AM
Fusion energy: The holy grail of clean power
The Earth possesses virtually inexhaustible reserves of the raw materials—deuterium and tritium—essential for a fusion reactor.
10 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Let’s aim for a future built on equality, inclusion
For centuries, half of humanity—women—have been systematically denied their rightful place at decision-making tables.
10 March 2025, 06:00 AM