The fall of Sheikh Hasina

Tulsi Gabbard should've checked her facts before making sweeping comments

Such statements only reinforce stereotypes that misrepresent Bangladesh
18 March 2025, 11:07 AM

Awami League's downfall and the politics of cognitive dissonance

Acknowledging mistakes is not a sign of weakness; it is a prerequisite for political rehabilitation.
17 March 2025, 03:00 AM

Time to fulfil the dreams of 1971

This Victory Day, we must pledge to create a fair and just Bangladesh
15 December 2024, 18:30 PM

What is Indian media’s gain in branding us as a Hindu-hating country?

What has shocked me is their refusal to fact-check what they are writing, broadcasting or televising—a basic duty of any journalist.
5 December 2024, 18:30 PM

India can’t take Bangladesh for granted anymore

In the next three to six months, how India will deal with Bangladesh will become clear.
9 September 2024, 03:00 AM

A good national address to start with

The chief adviser elaborately laid out his vision of the reforms, for which he must be commended
28 August 2024, 02:00 AM

How will Bangladesh-China relations shape up?

The interim government must talk about jobs, industrialisation and the partnership with China
22 August 2024, 05:00 AM

Local govt appointees must show integrity

They should ensure smooth delivery of public services
21 August 2024, 03:00 AM

Our transitional political settlement and ways forward

New laws or even constitutions will not change the political settlement if the rules are not followed
21 August 2024, 02:00 AM

The legality of the interim government

Analysis from constitutional and international legal perspectives
15 August 2024, 13:00 PM

Don’t let the new dawn be turned false

We must not let our guard down and allow anyone to negate our new dawn.
15 August 2024, 02:00 AM

Why can’t India accept that the people of Bangladesh toppled Sheikh Hasina?

It was a revolution spearheaded by students that succeeded in toppling a dictatorial regime of 15 years.
14 August 2024, 04:00 AM

We must strengthen our institutions to preserve democracy

Bangladesh must undergo massive political and constitutional reforms
13 August 2024, 04:00 AM

'No political decision should be taken without students’ input'

Zonayed Saki, chief coordinator of Ganosamhati Andolon, talks with The Daily Star about the current political situation of the country.
7 August 2024, 13:40 PM