Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict signals a new geopolitical equation in South Asia
Political analyst Altaf Parvez unpacks the roots of conflict, ideological spillovers, and India’s strategic return
19 October 2025, 06:36 AM
‘One repatriation, one recruitment’
Bangladesh and Italy are working on a new mechanism under which the European country will hire one Bangladeshi worker for every irregular migrant repatriated from Italy.
18 October 2025, 21:17 PM
More British investment coming to Bangladesh
Baroness Rosie Winterton tells The Daily Star in an exclusive interview
13 October 2025, 18:10 PM
Int’l standards for accountability must be upheld
An international human rights activist has reminded Bangladesh authorities of the international standards as the country goes through an accountability process in the aftermath of the July uprising.
12 October 2025, 18:35 PM
Business Plus / Between dreams and debt
Excessive recruitment fees, low salaries, and permit costs trap Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia
10 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Interview / ‘Our policy is multi-faceted, balanced; everything must be based on nat’l interest’
BNP leader Humayun Kabir shares his views with The Daily Star
7 October 2025, 07:38 AM
News analysis / Rohingya crisis: UN meet renews focus, but yields no breakthrough
The high-level conference on the Rohingya at the UN in New York has been able to draw global attention anew on the crisis that was losing focus amid other global crises, but the level of political commitment required for a lasting solution still remains a big question.
1 October 2025, 18:10 PM
Conference on rohingyas: Dhaka to seek global pledge on Rohingya return
Bangladesh will seek political commitment from the international community for Rohingya repatriation, funding, and accountability for the Rohingya genocide at the high-level conference on the Rohingyas in New York today.
29 September 2025, 18:23 PM
Papul jailed, but victims in lurch
Thousands of poor Bangladeshi workers who faced physical, mental and financial exploitation over the years due to Kazi Papul’s crimes have so far been denied justice.
6 March 2021, 18:00 PM
50 Yrs of Independence: Three high-profile visits this month
There will be a number of high-profile visits to Bangladesh later this month, including Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih and Nepalese President Bidya Devi Bhandari, to attend the country’s celebrations of 50 years of independence.
2 March 2021, 18:00 PM
JS to decide fate of Papul soon
A decision on parliament membership of Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul is likely to be made in two to three days, around three weeks after a Kuwait court sentenced him to four years in prison in a bribery case.
19 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingyas in Bhasan Char: Govt plans tour for diplomats
The government is planning a foreign diplomats’ visit to Bhasan Char. Over 7,000 Rohingyas have already been relocated to the island from Cox’s Bazar and more will be joining them in the coming days.
12 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Genocide: Gambia not eligible to file case with ICJ
Myanmar has raised objection over The Gambia’s eligibility in filing a genocide case with the International Court of Justice -- a move that could delay justice for the Rohingya minority.
4 February 2021, 18:00 PM
India looks to beef up connectivity with Bangladesh
The coronavirus pandemic has rattled the economies, but it has also brought some lessons: the world needs to cooperate and collaborate to develop resilient systems. So thinks Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami.
2 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Refugees: Is repatriation now up in the air?
Rohingya repatriation would now depend on how the international community reacts to yesterday’s coup, experts have said.
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM
Points of frictions have narrowed
TDS: Bangladesh celebrates its Golden Jubilee of Independence, as well as diplomatic relations with India, this year. How do you evaluate Bangladesh’s progress and the diplomatic relations between the two countries?
1 February 2021, 18:00 PM
He acted like a mafia boss
Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul was part of an organised gang and he allegedly acted like a mafia boss who extorted money from the poor and low-income Bangladeshi migrant workers in Kuwait, reported the media there.
29 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Dhaka to seek smooth supply of vaccines
Dhaka would seek smooth supply of vaccine under the tripartite agreement on buying Covishield from Serum Institute of India when Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen visits Delhi from January 28-30.
24 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Repatriation: China’s role as mediator very crucial
China’s role in Rohingya repatriation is turning out to be a decisive factor in resolving the crisis as the country embarked on the role of a mediator between Bangladesh and Myanmar and is likely to continue it until a solution is found, analysts have said.
20 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Rohingya Repatriation: Dhaka wants global community’s presence
Rohingyas will feel safe if they see the international community’s presence in areas of Myanmar’s Rakhine state where they are to be repatriated, Foreign Secretary Masud Bin Momen said yesterday.
18 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Bangladeshis in Malaysia: Worries grow as KL declares emergency
Expatriate workers, including Bangladeshis, in Malaysia are facing concerns over their jobs and income after the country declared a nationwide state of emergency until August 1 to combat the rising Covid-19 cases with the daily case number recently crossing the 3,000-mark.
15 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Focus on issues that’ll help you get GSP Plus
The European Union is moving from a development partner of Bangladesh to trade partner as Bangladesh is graduating to a developing country by 2024.
9 January 2021, 18:00 PM
EU trade privilege hinges on human rights record
Bangladesh will have to meet the European Union’s new criteria on human rights to retain its duty-free market access to the bloc as the EU looks to increase accountability and fight impunity, said a top diplomat.
9 January 2021, 18:00 PM
Migration to Italy: Don’t fall in trap, use legal ways
As Italy has enlisted Bangladesh as one of the 30 countries eligible to send seasonal and non-seasonal workers after an eight-year long suspension, Italian authorities have urged aspirants to use legal pathways.
22 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Good move; now follow them up
The Bangladesh-India prime minister-level summit on Thursday was a remarkable step forward in advancing not only bilateral relations but also regional connectivity and economic integration, analysts have said.
18 December 2020, 18:00 PM
India pledges vaccine support
India promised to promptly and effectively deliver to Bangladesh the Covid-19 vaccines it is producing and developing as Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi held a virtual summit yesterday.
17 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Hasina-Modi Virtual Summit Today: Talks to focus on water sharing, connectivity
Water sharing and management of trans-boundary rivers will dominate today’s Bangladesh-India summit to be led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi, said officials.
16 December 2020, 18:00 PM
Hasina-Modi virtual summit on Dec 17
The virtual summit between Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and her Indian counterpart Narendra Modi scheduled for December 17 will highlight the celebration of Bangladesh’s 50th anniversary of independence next year.
13 December 2020, 18:00 PM