Azmin Azran

Digital Features Coordinator at The Daily Star

BNP’s show of force on Airport Road and a political culture that refuses to change

For an outside observer, it must be baffling that the BNP, having witnessed what the actions of the last 15 years did to the Awami League in three short weeks this summer, never even considered the fact that if they didn’t play fast and loose with people’s precious time like Sheikh Hasina used to, it would set a nice contrast in the minds of voters and the young generation.

2d ago

Disinformation targets right-wing audiences, Indians

Reveals TGI analysis of content on Bangladesh on X

3w ago

A world of voting systems: What is the right choice for Bangladesh?

The number of different electoral systems around the world is testament to the complex nature of democracy

2m ago

What is the ‘Electoral College’?

The most important details for outsiders to understand is that the United States of America is a federal state, made up of 50 states.

2m ago

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.

3m ago

What politics for the new generation should look like

Politicians need to start understanding that the loud, unnecessary, intrusive politics that we know today needs to become the politics of the past.

4m ago

Bangladesh’s Rawalpindi Test win provides some much-needed room for reflection

We can have a national cricket team who can do it all. The win in Rawalpindi is an indication of it.

4m ago

How the youth's perception of Bangabandhu soured under Awami League

Even if history is not consistent with what the youth have been taught, it doesn't explain the disdain with which many have treated his memory

4m ago
August 18, 2016
August 18, 2016

BLOSSOMING THE FLOWERS OF CREATIVITY

“Imagine Write Creatively” is a joint initiative by The Daily Star (TDS) and United International University (UIU), which hosts workshops in schools around town with a view to inspire and instruct students on the ways of creative writing.

June 2, 2016
June 2, 2016

WHY SHAME ONLY THE STUDENTS?

The education system in Bangladesh is flawed, and a TV station recently took it upon themselves to point out exactly how flawed it is.

May 30, 2016
May 30, 2016

WHY SHAME ONLY THE STUDENTS?

The education system in Bangladesh is flawed, and a TV station recently took it upon themselves to point out exactly how flawed it is.

May 19, 2016
May 19, 2016

WHY CRICKET COMMENTARY HAS TAKEN A PLUNGE

Commentary is suffering these days because the commentators are bad. Most commentary panels these days are filled with ex-players...

April 21, 2016
April 21, 2016

THINGS TO AVOID WHEN YOU FIRST TEXT YOUR CRUSH

The art of meeting people has changed from when you had to walk up to someone and find the courage to talk to them.

April 14, 2016
April 14, 2016

D-Force Reaches Out to Students at SUB

D-Force is a sales programme from Daraz Bangladesh that looks to help university students employ themselves in freelance digital sales.

April 7, 2016
April 7, 2016

DIY CONSPIRACY THEORIES

Conspiracy theories are fictitious, but they're called theories because they're based on logic, although mostly dubious, which makes you wonder why they're still called theories.

January 28, 2016
January 28, 2016

REACHING OUT TO YOUNG SCIENTISTS

Last weekend, the picturesque campus of Adamjee Cantonment College took on a festive look for the IBBL 2nd ACC National Science Festival.

January 21, 2016
January 21, 2016

HOW TO START A CLUB IN YOUR SCHOOL

If you're into some particular type of extracurricular activity or have a specific interest, it's best to join a club at your school that can help you further develop that interest. But what if your school doesn't have the club you want? You'll then have to be the founder of such a club; this article will help you do that.

December 13, 2015
December 13, 2015

THE PERFECT FOODIE WEEKEND

Good food, good music and football – it would be hard to find anyone who doesn’t love at least one of these, if not all. Last weekend,