Beyond martyrs and victims: Who is worthy of human rights?
The brutal killings by the Israeli state that we are witnessing in Gaza is an ongoing manifestation of selective humanity.
Corruption, zero-sum politics and democratic decline
Governments that score low in corruption indexes are more prone to use force and violence to control and suppress dissensions and protests.
AI, AI, Captain: Will machines end our creativity?
Will artificial intelligence end human creativity? Or will it complement and expand it?
Editorial
Corruption is dimming solar power, too
Bribe-taking officials, local leaders in CHT must be brought to book
We must protect our female migrants
Alarming findings about abuse, exploitation deserve proper response
Israel’s atrocities are beyond words
Is it looking at Hamas and Palestinians through the same lens?
Views
Stocktaking for COP28 / Bangladesh’s energy transition journey so far
Bangladesh’s trajectory towards energy transition has been challenging but also provides valuable opportunities for other countries to learn from it.
VIP movements are Dhaka’s undiagnosed illness
If the capital's traffic condition makes you angry, you're normal
16 Days of Activisim against Gender-Based Violence / To combat gender-based violence, do away with systemic bias
Gender inequality and violence as the outcome of a society are symptomatic of the ethos that shape policies, family structures and opportunities for men and women.
In Focus
Haraprasad Shastri: An Unusual Pundit
Haraprasad Shastri (1853-1931, Bhattacharya was the original family name) was a Sanskrit scholar, commonly referred to as a ‘pundit.
How did the U.S. and Bangladesh come to be at the same negotiating table on climate change?
We hear a lot about the COP meetings in the media. Most of what we hear is generally around the time when these meetings of high-ranking officials from most of the countries of the world are held, usually late November or early December.
Voyages and visions / Dutch perspectives on early-modern Bengal
The riverine area of Bengal has held a significant position in Indian Ocean trade for centuries and has also given rise to different narratives about the region in European accounts.
Letters to the Editor
When will the government learn from past dengue outbreaks?
We even have our own experts repeatedly giving warnings ahead of the dengue season, and every year, they fall on deaf ears.
Install fire-escape facilities in every building
In high-rise buildings, there should be fire-proof steel staircases for evacuation.
Railway passengers need comfortable seating arrangement
Sadly, there are not enough seats for the passengers to sit and take rest on the platform.
Views Multimedia
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?
Sued under DSA, woman dies in Rab custody
According to family members, Rab said the 38-year-old Sultana Jasmine suffered a stroke in their custody, but her relatives insisted that she had no medical issues
Have we been able to establish a state different from Pakistan?
Through the Liberation War of 1971, the people of this region wanted to establish a state that would not be built in the model of Pakistan. Fifty-two years later, can we say we have achieved that goal?
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Empowering women, sustaining the environment
Amid multifaceted challenges, there is a story of interconnectedness of women and the environment.
Expediency triumphs over principle in electoral politics
It appears that all of the ruling party’s efforts revolve around the next election, not considering longer-term ramifications for the itself.
We need to talk about climate migration
Being a deltaic low-lying plain with a long coast, Bangladesh is geographically susceptible to natural disaster.
How the US is arming Israel's genocide in Gaza
US weapons, provided with visible enthusiasm to the Israeli occupation forces, are being used to commit war crimes and genocide in Gaza.
The most pervasive human rights violation
Addressing the urgency in Bangladesh during the 16 days of activism to end gender-based violence: a call for legal reforms, societal transformation, survivor-centric care, and support for women's organizations
How will the Pannun 'murder plot' affect India-US relations?
The Biden administration appears to be isolating the murder plot.
Issues our banking sector must address
As most of our economic sectors depend heavily on banks, it has created many problems for the banking sector and its depositors.
Dying soil in need of care and justice
The relationship between soil and water plays a significant role in achieving sustainable and resilient agrifood systems.
An open letter to the UNSC from Doctors Without Borders
A firsthand account of the crisis in Gaza, with an urgent plea to end Israeli siege and attacks
Are we taking the risk of earthquakes seriously?
Experts say a powerful earthquake will destroy vast amounts of infrastructure in Bangladesh.
