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
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Towards a 'free and fair' election, indeed
What is going on right now is election engineering, not preparation for a free and fair election.
9 November 2023, 18:30 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: 30 years of leading The Daily Star
However bright our past may be, there is an urgent need to further strengthen public confidence in journalism.
2 November 2023, 21:06 PM
Tribute To Prof Saleemul Huq: A towering scholar of exceptional brilliance
The fact that he was one of the leading global experts on climate change and an integral part of nearly every international and regional group of any worth anywhere is something one would never know by talking to him.
29 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: West’s moral standing and the slaughter of Palestinians
Hasn't the world already been a witness to the massacre that has been taking place in Gaza over the past several weeks?
26 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Poisoned rhetoric and public concerns
With only a few months left till the election, we still have no idea what AL’s and BNP’s manifestos will reveal
12 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: 'Secret deal has been struck, nothing to worry about'
Is that how democracy works for us?
5 October 2023, 16:05 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our new CJ Obaidul Hassan's call to fight graft is urgent, crucial and enthusing
We congratulate the chief justice for his forthright identification of one of the main issues of concern for Bangladesh’s future: corruption.
14 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: DSA to CSA, a sham of a reform
Journalists’ fate is again being determined in the dark.
31 August 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: ‘Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections
National election Bangladesh: As the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.
4 August 2023, 03:00 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Vienna Convention and the relationship with our development partners
When does the demand for a democratic election become an interference in our internal affairs, and when is it a reinforcement of the policy declared by the head of the government?
27 July 2023, 18:34 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our political culture – you reap what you sow
Our people, but for whose hard work, sacrifice, and love for the country we would not have come where we have, deserve better.
20 July 2023, 18:09 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture
BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?
14 July 2023, 01:00 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Politics at crossroads
The prospect of a free and fair election is still eluding us.
6 July 2023, 18:15 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Free and fair elections for our sake, not because of US visa policy
The truth is, we have made a shambles of our elections and have weakened most of the accountability structures.
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: The middle income ‘intellectual’ trap
The intellectual trap refers to a country’s policymakers’ inability to ensure crucial intellectual freedom.
18 May 2023, 18:10 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: DSA was legislated ignoring journalists
And it is being amended in the same way.
4 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Editor’s Note
Pahela Baishakh is a reminder of our rich culture and beauty and we welcome the Bengali New Year with celebrations of our tradition in all its magnificence and glory.
13 April 2023, 18:00 PM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Only journalists can protect journalism
Others will never do, as they only want to use us
6 April 2023, 18:00 PM
Goodbye, gentle soul
On meeting Rokia Afzal Rahman for the first time, one would most likely be disarmed by her demeanour.
5 April 2023, 18:00 PM
Editor’s note
Many words are written every year in remembrance of the spirit of ’71. For all our essays, reports and opinion pieces on the legacy of the Liberation War, a certain texture of the history is nevertheless lost amidst the grand political narratives being crafted.
25 March 2023, 18:00 PM