Army must prevent any misuse of magistracy powers
Govt grants special powers to army officers to improve law and order
Ensuring support for the injured and the families left behind
The government must not feel entitled or disassociate itself from the people by making unilateral decisions
Remembering promising young professional Orpita Oysharja
Orpita would have become one of the most loved and respected teachers of the Institute of Business Administration
Editorial
We are not doing enough for the injured
The sheer number of people injured during the July-August uprising is stupefying
Why must Khulna suffer waterlogging every monsoon?
Tk 523 crore spent in six years, yet the city floods easily
Will dengue be even more fatal this year?
Alarm over dengue outbreak must be taken seriously
Views
Can a Third Way politics transform Bangladesh?
Any viable Third Way political idea must resonate with ordinary citizens and galvanise public support in the next democratic election.
To reform Bangladesh's environment sector, focus on biodiversity conservation
Environment is one of three pillars of sustainable development, while society and economy are the other two.
From vision to action: Prof Yunus’s reform agenda for Bangladesh
Yunus and the IG must be cautious not to fall into the political traps that can derail even the most well-intentioned leaders
In Focus
Abdullah: The novel that pioneered a new era in Bengali literature
Kazi Imdadul Huq’s novel Abdullah, written nearly a century ago, is regarded as one of the first modern novels by a Bengali Muslim writer. Initially known for his poetry and children’s literature, Huq transitioned into a notable prose writer, offering profound insights into history, culture, and society. Abdullah was his only novel, published posthumously, and it has since become a milestone in Bengali literature, earning enduring acclaim from readers.
Reading Akhteruzzaman Elias after an uprising
Firdous Azim: There has been an uprising in Bangladesh.
A forgotten chapter in the intellectual movement of Bengali Muslims
Anwarul Quadir (1887-1948) was a key literary figure whose work significantly influenced the intellectual movement of Bengali Muslims in late colonial Bengal.
Letters to the Editor
NHRC response to The Daily Star editorial
The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh responds to an editorial by The Daily Star.
Destruction of Hargazi Canal
There are no visible changes yet.
Who will listen to the woes of trainee doctors?
The trainee doctors at BSMMU have been demanding an increase of monthly allowance from Tk 20,000 to Tk 50,000 – a demand which is justified.
Views Multimedia
India should no longer become the main factor in Bangladesh-US relations: Samsuddoja Sazen
Why is the US delegation's visit to Bangladesh so important for us?
Fascism returning in the name of mob attacks: Samsuddoja Sazen
If attacks continue to happen day after day, what would be the consequences?
Tackling the causes behind fire incidents
Dr Syeda Sultana Razia speaks to The Daily Star Opinion regarding the causes behind frequent fires and some possible solutions.
Our reality versus government's narrative
Why is there so much difference between the reality of common people and that which the government wants to see or project?
Poor policy and market management have caused price hikes
Why is the government failing to manage the market as they should?
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Prof Yunus should take the climate fight to UNGA
Prof Yunus is now in a position to elevate the country’s voice in the climate crisis that affects Bangladesh most acutely.
The need for transparency in political financing
Anyone familiar with the previous “elections” held between 2014 and 2024 will know that it is virtually impossible these spending caps were adhered to, despite parties’ claims of compliance on paper.
The critical challenges facing the economy
How did the elite and the politicians manage to evade the rule of law and siphon billions out of the country?
Can we hold onto our precious freedom?
After the stunning fall of an autocratic regime camouflaged in democratic garb, we now have a precious opportunity to reclaim our rights as a people.
Unanswered questions about the Pilkhana massacre
Former army chief Moin’s excuse of following the chain of command betrays his puerility at its worst.
The vicious cycle sex workers are trapped in
Given the lax nature of Bangladesh’s legal enforcement measures, traffickers can easily coerce victims into signing forged documents
Our youth needs financial literacy to combat banking scams
The banking scams and digital financial crimes plaguing our country are not just economic issues; they're a threat to our aspirations for a reformed Bangladesh.
Mass wedding in academia: A new kind of ‘taboo-breaking’
An institutionalised mass wedding will replace one form of social regulation with another.
How should Bangladesh deal with Adani’s $800m outstanding bill?
The flaws in the Adani Godda power plant agreement have been widely documented by both domestic and international outlets.
Kamala rattles Trump, but how much will it matter?
Trump’s true calling might well have been to be a carnival barker (unkind critics may say a used-car salesman)
