The elephant in the room no one is talking about
Reform of political parties is of urgent need
24 April 2025, 18:15 PM
Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved
Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.
17 April 2025, 18:30 PM
Stability is the need of the hour
Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election
27 March 2025, 18:30 PM
Will the new party spark a new political culture?
Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.
13 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Editor's Note
Welcome to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, brought to you by The Daily Star. In this quarterly edition, we are excited to explore the emerging trends shaping Bangladesh’s real estate sector, equipping you with valuable insights to navigate this dynamic and ever-evolving market.
11 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Editors, don't become PROs of proprietors
We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.
27 February 2025, 18:30 PM
A new reality for free media
Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.
20 February 2025, 18:30 PM
Editor's Note
On the occasion of its 34th Anniversary, The Daily Star is proud to present a special 200-page supplement, divided into five segments.
17 February 2025, 18:00 PM
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, 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
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
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
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
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
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
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Another veto prolongs genocide in Gaza
The goal of the genocide in Gaza is to take over what's left of Palestinian land.
22 February 2024, 18:15 PM
Editor's Note
We are proud to present to you the third instalment of our five-part special supplement series on the occasion of The Daily Star’s 33rd anniversary.
19 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Editor’s Note
It is with immense pride that we introduce our next segment: Innovate, Educate, Elevate. This segment is dedicated to exploring the remarkable journey of Bangladesh as it strides forward in the realms of technology, education, and entrepreneurial spirit.
17 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Editor's Note
Like the previous years, The Daily Star is proud to present to you yet another colourful, well-illustrated 200-page special supplement in five segments on the occasion of its 33rd anniversary.
14 February 2024, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Death of the opposition in parliament
From Bangladesh’s birth, our opposition bench in parliament has never been strong
1 February 2024, 18:15 PM
TIB: The forever ‘villain’?
Learn from its reports and give this anti-graft body its due
25 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Where the PM should really be an ‘Iron Lady’
The PM's 'zero tolerance' against corruption should be implemented with 'zero delay.'
18 January 2024, 18:05 PM
From one party to one person: What was de facto is now de jure
The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country.
11 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Commentary: Yunus the ‘guilty’, let facts speak
For the last 15 years and more, Prof Yunus has been accused, judged and found guilty by the highest echelon of Bangladesh’s power structure.
2 January 2024, 18:00 PM
An interesting day for Star
Yesterday, according to TV reports, the AL general secretary and the foreign minister commented on this paper -- one was an unsubstantiated perspective and the other a charade.
9 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has BNP served its supporters well?
The BNP failed to reap anything effective from the huge public support that it was able to garner late last year.
7 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Is Awami League heading towards a Pyrrhic victory?
What image of our legal system are we presenting to the world?
30 November 2023, 19:30 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’ and the Palestinians’ fate to be slaughtered
The West's global standing is being corroded by Israel’s flagrant violation of each and every international law in its crackdown in Gaza.
16 November 2023, 18:30 PM