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Mahfuz Anam

THE THIRD VIEW

Editor and publisher, The Daily Star

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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Yunus, Charter, and Our Future

Can the vision for 'New Bangladesh' ignore the poor, farmers, workers, youth, women, or employment and climate crises?
23 October 2025, 18:30 PM
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Editor's Note

We are delighted to welcome you to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, presented by The Daily Star.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
justice system

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Can justice be dispensed in an unjust manner?

We must never forget for a moment that rule of law must be practised in its totality, and not through convenient segments.
18 September 2025, 18:30 PM
action against genocide

Special column by Mahfuz Anam / Act now, enough of silence

It is a moral imperative that all of humanity rise up and act now
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Election in Bangladesh

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?

Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.
4 September 2025, 18:30 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / A dangerous suggestion

No provision in the constitution should be outside the purview of the judiciary
28 August 2025, 18:30 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Political parties must support the election drive

The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.
21 August 2025, 18:30 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / July Declaration: Where is the roadmap for our future journey?

Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable
7 August 2025, 18:30 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam: Strengthen the chief adviser's hands

Let us not take a wrong step and miss the opportunity that the latest uprising has brought us to rebuild the country of our dreams.
22 August 2024, 18:30 PM
 fall of Sheikh Hasina

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Taste of freedom regained

A magnificent opportunity with potential pitfalls.
15 August 2024, 18:30 PM
Killings during quota reform movement

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Mindless killing changed everything

Blinded by unquestioned power, the government is refusing to accept the new reality.
1 August 2024, 18:30 PM
quota reform movement

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Are we going to learn from our mistakes or keep repeating them?

What is said by the power and what is believed by the people may not be the same.
25 July 2024, 18:30 PM
Abu Sayed murder case

Why was Abu Sayed shot dead in cold blood?

Why was Abu Sayed of Rangpur's Begum Rokeya University shot down by police? He was standing alone, totally unarmed with arms stretched out, holding no weapons but a stick
18 July 2024, 03:52 AM
Latifur Rahman with Matiur Rahman and Mahfuz Anam

Tribute by Mahfuz Anam: Remembering the flagbearer of independent journalism

As we commemorate Latifur Rahman, we miss his presence, warmth and personal touch in championing the cause of independent journalism.
30 June 2024, 18:30 PM
government to seek extradition of Sheikh Hasina

Column by Mahfuz Anam: From people to a ‘bubble’

Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.
27 June 2024, 18:15 PM
interview of Sufia Kamal

The Poet Speaks

A reprint of an interview of Sufia Kamal by Mahfuz Anam.
20 June 2024, 08:30 AM
Modi India's election 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: The majesty of ‘public will’

India's election proved once again that, if allowed free expression, public will always strengthens democracy.
7 June 2024, 01:00 AM
hurting religious sentiments

Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?

The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.
16 May 2024, 18:15 PM
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Editor’s  note

Welcome to the latest issue of ‘Your Property Guru,’ proudly presented by The Daily Star. Embark on a journey through Bangladesh’s real estate landscape with unparalleled depth and insight.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM
intellectual freedom on US campuses

Column by Mahfuz Anam: End of academic freedom on US campuses?

The passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act is the most direct attack on the principles and values of the First Amendment in the US.
9 May 2024, 18:12 PM
World Press Freedom Day 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has Bangladesh gained anything by a restrictive press?

The latest Bangladesh Bank restriction on journalists is anti-democratic, anti-free press and anti-public interest.
2 May 2024, 18:15 PM
Cost of electronic voting machines in Bangladesh

EVMs, the EC, and waste of public money

Why did the EVM experiment fall on its face?
25 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Student politics in Buet

Student politics, Buet and ‘Smart Bangladesh’

General students of Buet have been vehemently opposing the reintroduction of student politics on their campus, the reasons for which are powerful, painful, and obvious.
19 April 2024, 02:00 AM
books on Bangladesh Liberation War

The war that we need to know so much more about

Our Liberation War is something we are proud to talk about, read about, and reminisce about but have not done much research on.
28 March 2024, 18:00 PM
Israel's attacks on Gaza

Column by Mahfuz Anam: From largest open-air prison to 'greatest open-air graveyard'

Israel is using starvation as a weapon against the people of Gaza.
21 March 2024, 18:15 PM
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The speech and those transformative days of March ‘71

The speech was a beautiful blend of clarity for us and calculated vagueness for the enemy
7 March 2024, 03:14 AM
Bangladesh’s next development phase

Editor’s Note

We are delighted to present to you the final installment of our special five-part supplement series, marking the 33rd anniversary of The Daily Star. This segment delves into the essential ideas necessary to propel Bangladesh forward and prepare it for the next big leap.
27 February 2024, 18:00 PM
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Editor's Note

It has been 33 years since The Daily Star began its journey. We have observed plenty of changes in these long years and feel proud and humbled to witness all the leaps and bounds our society has braved in the lifestyle sector.
24 February 2024, 18:00 PM

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