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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The fatherhood we owe our children
A photo exhibition questions outdated views on fatherhood and true commitment.
6 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Mic-drop moment in Oval Office
World leaders trade zingers as Zelenskyy shuts down suit question with iconic reply.
6 March 2025, 06:10 AM
A case delayed, but not forgotten
We demand that the investigation into Taqi’s murder be completed quickly and that all the criminals, including those who ordered it, be brought to justice.
6 March 2025, 04:00 AM
The challenge of breaking away from past undemocratic practices
The dramatic downfall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime has given rise to high hopes, particularly amongst the youth.
6 March 2025, 03:00 AM
India’s influence and the quest for a democratic South Asia
Just because the Indian people supported Bangladesh in 1971, does that mean Bangladesh should now be indebted to the Indian government?
6 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Surreal times: Mob violence and feeble response
It is becoming difficult to say whether the government is trying to run a country in earnest or just playing house
5 March 2025, 11:22 AM
Trump and Zelensky: Is the damage irreparable?
For Trump, it’s always, “What’s in it for me?”
5 March 2025, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh’s forgotten villain
The Special Powers Act has lurked in our shadows since 1974—far too long, and far too damaging, to continue going unnoticed.
5 March 2025, 02:00 AM
In Bangladesh, inflation control needs an iconoclastic approach
Bangladesh inflation soared (5.86 percent to 11.38 percent in 2022-2024), driven by global shocks and food prices.
4 March 2025, 10:00 AM
How female employment can be diversified
Strategic interventions are needed to enhance female employment and leadership.
4 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Is smoking the problem, or that women are doing it?
Double standard is deeply rooted in subcontinental gender norms, cultural expectations and moral policing.
4 March 2025, 06:28 AM
UN report and the continuing struggles of July victims
Parvin, 27, a brickbreaker in Dhaka, lost vision in her left eye after police opened fire during her walk to work, injuring her left side.
4 March 2025, 02:10 AM
Geopolitical tensions: Impact on climate-vulnerable nations
Climate change efforts often face resistance from political leaders who focus more on issues like job creation, energy independence, and security.
4 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Can the NCP succeed in building an inclusive Bangladesh?
The path ahead for the NCP will be fraught with challenges.
4 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Munich again, 87 years later
It is always good to seek peace rather than war, but the question is always, at what price and in whose interests?
3 March 2025, 10:00 AM
Reality is different from perceptions about RMG sector
Bangladesh’s RMG sector has improved, but challenges in wages and rights remain.
3 March 2025, 07:00 AM
Relax, says the home ministry!
In the immediate aftermath of the changeover on the August 5, the police were nowhere to be seen.
3 March 2025, 06:35 AM
Khaleda’s call for unity is a step in the right direction
Bangladesh’s political landscape has long been defined by division and vengeance.
3 March 2025, 05:00 AM
How the interim government can make lasting reforms
HRW's Asia Director Elaine Pearson writes about reforms in Bangladesh
3 March 2025, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh’s economic resilience is being tested
Bangladesh must implement decisive measures to rectify its structural vulnerabilities, governance deficiencies, and external dependencies.
3 March 2025, 02:00 AM