"Villains are not born; they are created"—this saying contains a profound reality that defies the conventional tales we frequently accept without inquiry.

Umama Fatema, a student of Kabi Sufia Kamal Hall, Dhaka University, and spokesperson for the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement, talks to Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, a seasoned diplomat, opted for parables to characterise Donald Trump’s foreign policy.

Bangladesh's stock market volatility, real estate boom, and rising foreign debt is reminiscent of Tulip Mania.

Bangladesh law penalises harassment, with jail and fines under key provisions.

Stephen was more than a university teacher and researcher.

Women are one of the main architects of Bangladesh's economy.

The Earth possesses virtually inexhaustible reserves of the raw materials—deuterium and tritium—essential for a fusion reactor.

For centuries, half of humanity—women—have been systematically denied their rightful place at decision-making tables.

It is now irrefutably evident that Sheikh Hasina’s despotic regime systematically weaponised enforced disappearance as a ruthless tool of political repression.

Assessing the overall results of the index, it seems that the world’s democracies are struggling.

Transforming Ramadan from a month of fasting into one of feasting and then forcing women to cook extravagant meals ruins the purpose of the holy month.

The gist of the matter is that while all fascist regimes are authoritarian, not all authoritarian regimes are fascist.

The rule of law is the bedrock of any civilised nation

Women and girls in Rohingya camps face severe challenges amid aid crisis.

Violence Against Women Survey 2024 reveals a sobering reality of gender-based violence in Bangladesh.

Shenzhen rose from a fishing village to a tech hub through market-driven innovation.

Female leadership hasn’t dismantled patriarchy or ensured women’s rights.

This incident, under the guise of moral policing, is yet another example of the deteriorating state of women’s rights and safety in Bangladesh.

Bangladesh must ensure its AI system is fair, secure, and beneficial for all.