In a recent speech, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said to his party men, "Save the party. Stop the exchange of money while forming committees."

Dr Fahmida Khatun speaks to us regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.

The recent incidents of load-shedding have brought forth the shortcomings of Bangladesh power sector. Despite the government’s assurance of alleviating the power shortage by October, the crisis worsened in reality.

What the suspension of Gaibandha-5 by-poll really means

In a recent meeting between the Election Commission (EC), deputy commissioners (DC), and superintendents of police (SP), on October 8, 2022, some members DCs and SPs allegedly showed defiance against hearing what one of the election commissioners was saying.

The state of mental healthcare in Bangladesh is quite neglected. Still, the country’s youth is steadily trying to break the stigmas related to mental health issues.

Urban Study Group (USG founder, Taimur Islam, speaks to The Daily Star about his organisation's work and experience.

Can the new Detailed Area Plan cure Dhaka's ills?

Maj Gen ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (retd) spoke to us regarding the current tensions at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.

Even basic democracy seems to be missing in Bangladesh

There is no argument about using ballots in reference to national elections, but there is a question about electronic voting machines (EVMs). The CEC said that if there is an agreement among the political parties, the elections can be held using ballot papers instead. What is the significance of CEC's statement? 

Can the practice of party-based politics benefit students in any meaningful way?

Is the strict stance of the police against BNP related to the upcoming national parliament election or to BNP becoming active?

How does the government plan on utilising this significant chunk of the population?

Dr Saleemul Huq elaborates.

Would it be possible to import fuel from Russia?

Will the amended Press Council Act further restrain free press?

The Daily Star 'Public Speaks'

The government’s go-to response to any criticism cannot be denial. After all, the most dangerous aspect of one’s denial is that what is meant to mislead others ends up misleading oneself, which destroys their own connection with reality.

Yesterday, a girder of the BRT project fell on a car killing five. But who is responsible for this? Is it the Chinese contractor who disregarded minimum safety procedures? Is it the city corporation that was supposed to take care of its citizens? Is it the police who could not ensure public security? Or is it the government, who, after so many accidents in development projects fail to solve the problem?