Column by Mahfuz Anam / Yunus, Charter, and Our Future
23 October 2025, 18:30 PM
Opinion
Can Trump’s Gaza ceasefire redefine peace in Middle East?
23 October 2025, 14:00 PM
Opinion
The dilemma triangle of our tertiary education
23 October 2025, 07:00 AM
Opinion
MIND THE GAP / A bitter brew: Climate change and the decline of Sylhet’s tea gardens
23 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Opinion
Ports for private profit or national progress?
23 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Opinion
New data regulations warrant urgent rethinking
22 October 2025, 06:29 AM
Opinion
Opinion / 'Apnar Orna Koi?': How identity politics targets women
22 October 2025, 06:00 AM
Opinion
Opinion / Uniforms do not outrank the constitution
22 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Opinion
National Road Safety Day / ‘Road deaths cannot be reduced without BRTA reform’
22 October 2025, 03:00 AM
Opinion
The unfinished revolution for women's political rights
23 October 2025, 04:00 AM
Opinion
Bangladesh's shared GIs with India: The conflict and the outlook
In the recent past, the topic of shared Geographical Indications (GI) between India and Bangladesh has frequently appeared in public discourse.
5 November 2024, 03:00 AM
Enforcing economic and social rights through constitutional interpretation
The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.
4 November 2024, 10:20 AM
Ensuring pedestrian safety through co-design and behaviour change models
While road authorities and professionals often attribute pedestrian injuries and fatalities to the reckless actions of pedestrians and drivers, the users themselves frequently point to inadequate and unsafe facilities.
4 November 2024, 06:00 AM
Finding balance and peace with nature
Improving our relationship with nature is the best way at the moment to address the consequences of climate change.
4 November 2024, 05:00 AM
Why is there no education commission yet?
An education commission, chosen with care, can advise the interim government and serve the nation by identifying key areas that need reforms.
4 November 2024, 02:00 AM
A golden opportunity for gender inclusivity
We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.
3 November 2024, 11:09 AM
What will America’s vote mean for the world?
As the US stands at a precipice, the world watches with bated breath.
3 November 2024, 10:30 AM
How the US election impacts the US-China tech war
The Washington-Beijing tech war is not just a bilateral issue; it affects the entire world.
3 November 2024, 05:00 AM
What's causing the unrest among factory workers?
Kalpona Akter, labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation, talks to The Daily Star.
3 November 2024, 04:00 AM
Price hike by business syndicate: Myth or reality?
Price hikes in Bangladesh are often blamed on syndicates, but the real cause is more complex.
2 November 2024, 14:19 PM
Road to Mugda Medical College in deplorable condition
To maintain the quality of healthcare being provided at Mugda Medical College and Hospital, quick steps should be taken to repair the road to a usable condition.
2 November 2024, 09:00 AM
COP29 and the stakes for Bangladesh
The distribution of benefits is unequal between buyers and sellers.
2 November 2024, 07:00 AM
Winning the second SAFF Women's Championship: Footsteps to the future
This victory comes at a critical time as Bangladesh undergoes a political and systemic reform.
1 November 2024, 12:30 PM
Addressing mental health challenges in the modern workplace
It’s time for businesses to act decisively, transforming mental health from an afterthought into a core aspect of workplace culture.
1 November 2024, 06:51 AM
Will BJP’s infiltration pitch in Bengal and Assam pay off?
Infiltration from India’s border with Bangladesh has become a key component of Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy for state assembly elections.
1 November 2024, 05:00 AM
The government must focus on urgent issues
To prevent a return to authoritarianism or fascism, strengthening democratic processes is crucial.
1 November 2024, 02:00 AM
Before I answer, what exactly is the 'Palestine question'?
In this Land of the Free and Home of the Brave, money is Supreme Court-sanctioned free speech, but criticism of Israel isn’t.
31 October 2024, 09:56 AM
The breast cancer fight needs affordable and accessible care
The month of October offers the opportunity to commemorate the fight against breast cancer.
31 October 2024, 07:00 AM
Bangladesh and the UN’s 50 years of partnership
Engaging young people and giving voice to their aspirations has long been a priority for the UN.
31 October 2024, 06:00 AM
World Cities Day 2024: Cities should be for people, not cars
It is time to greatly restrict the use of private motorised vehicles and make our cities more liveable.
31 October 2024, 02:00 AM