Israel, Iran and the US: A game of war and peace
But whether the current course of events will follow the course of 2020, cannot be said with certainty.
25 June 2025, 02:00 AM
Israel-Iran conflict: The outcome depends on the US
The confusion surrounding the scenarios ahead also arises from the US handling of the current conflict, which has been discordant.
18 June 2025, 02:00 AM
‘Recovery of NPLs overseas will strengthen Bangladesh’s banking sector’
Wieger Wielinga, managing director of Omni Bridgeway, speaks with The Daily Star breaking down the concept of litigation funding.
5 June 2025, 04:00 AM
‘Peace at the border is Bangladesh’s duty’
Aid to Rakhine would help stabilise the state and pave the way for Rohingya repatriation.
11 May 2025, 02:00 AM
India-Pakistan tensions and the risks of war
It is too early, and rather preliminary, to conclude that India-Pakistan tensions have escalated to a “war.”
7 May 2025, 14:30 PM
Can India and Pakistan de-escalate tensions after Pahalgam attacks?
India and Pakistan are in the middle of their biggest crises in years.
7 May 2025, 03:00 AM
What should be our game plan to tackle global volatility?
Mustafizur Rahman, distinguished fellow at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), speaks to Ramisa Rob of The Daily Star about how Bangladesh can navigate the current challenges.
9 April 2025, 02:00 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
The world wrapped in 2023
The biggest victim of this consequential year: democracy, and humanity.
26 December 2023, 06:00 AM
Christmas in Occupied Palestine: ‘Dreams buried under rubbles’
Archbishop Theodosius Atallah Hanna, Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem discusses the cruel reality in occupied Palestine during Christmas with Ramisa Rob of The Daily Star.
26 December 2023, 03:00 AM
‘A violent crackdown during elections does not inspire voter confidence’
The human rights situation in Bangladesh is extremely concerning due to the nation’s steady slide towards authoritarianism.
10 December 2023, 00:00 AM
The economic beneficiaries of the Israel-Hamas war
The blood of the innocent Palestinian civilians lies in a complex global capitalist that systematically profits from war.
7 November 2023, 03:00 AM
An Israeli journalist’s perspective on Israel-Hamas war
The settlers in the West Bank are taking advantage of the fact that the world’s attention is on Gaza.
7 November 2023, 02:00 AM
‘The West has given Netanyahu the licence to kill Palestinians’
The truth is that if Joe Biden tells Netanyahu enough is enough, then Netanyahu has to stop.
31 October 2023, 04:00 AM
Is there a prospect of peace under Netanyahu’s extremist government?
The prospects of peaceful resolution are far unless Israel is robbed off its fallback options.
23 October 2023, 14:00 PM
‘The US will have to bypass India’s concern to ensure free and fair elections’
The US’s effort appears as the only effective mechanism that stands between vote rigging and the government.
17 October 2023, 05:00 AM
How should we talk about Palestine, Hamas, and Israel?
The moral contest unfolding in the media and on social media is getting messy.
15 October 2023, 02:00 AM
Our banking sector, where no rules apply for vested quarters
In the banking sector of Bangladesh, exemptions from rules and regulations for powerful loan defaulters seem to be the default rules.
25 September 2023, 03:00 AM
'The numbers on our list might only be the tip of the iceberg'
We hope the Bangladesh government will take the crucial step of ratifying the ICPPED.
30 August 2023, 00:00 AM
Did the Wagner drama expose Putin’s weakness?
The fact that such a high-profile political challenger was thrown off the scene reflects the unbound nature of political options that Putin still has.
27 August 2023, 02:00 AM
Barbenheimer was insensitive, actually
Why is it okay to make memes and jokes about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
13 August 2023, 02:00 AM
Trump’s third indictment shows America’s real national security threat
Trump's latest indictment is the gravest of all. More so, it is the most important indictment ever to protect American democracy against anyone.
4 August 2023, 13:00 PM
When political humour lands in troubled waters
More often than not, governments have issues with political humour because they don’t want to be called out for their incompetencies.
27 June 2023, 02:00 AM
‘The IEPMP serves Japan’s interest over Bangladesh’
We have more viable options of transitioning to solar and wind energy, which are proven and significantly cheaper. But it seems that the government is more interested in supporting the Japanese firm Jica.
8 June 2023, 14:00 PM
Inside the chaotic Anuv Jain concert: What concertgoers and organisers have to say
Disappointed fans claim frustratingly messy circumstances ruined the show, while organisers offer explanations.
5 June 2023, 10:59 AM
The Erdogan era lives on, as does the power of populism
A deep dive into Erdogan's tenure reveals rather bloodthirsty politics, but people consume the surface he puts out: that he's all for Turkiye and the oppressed and whatnot.
30 May 2023, 11:21 AM
Is BJP's policy of exclusion and segregation backfiring?
PM Modi's decision to inaugurate the new parliament building himself has garnered scrutiny.
28 May 2023, 13:00 PM
UN’s commemoration of Nakba and the West’s complicity
This moment serves as a reflection, and a reminder, of the Western complicity in perpetuating the injustice against Palestinians.
17 May 2023, 14:35 PM