Azmin Azran

Digital Features Coordinator at The Daily Star

The misdirected outrage over the women’s football team strike

Bangladesh women footballers strike over coach's behavior, face public backlash.

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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.

4m ago

Disinformation targets right-wing audiences, Indians

Reveals TGI analysis of content on Bangladesh on X

4m 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

6m 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.

6m 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.

7m 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.

8m 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.

8m ago
February 6, 2024
February 6, 2024

What ails the Panama Canal?

The Panama Canal is one of the world’s most important maritime shortcuts.

January 31, 2024
January 31, 2024

After metro rail, Dhaka’s buses should be the next megaproject

Metro rail is only one part of the puzzle; rationalising bus lines and making bus services passenger-friendly has to be the next step.

January 30, 2024
January 30, 2024

Bangladesh’s disappointing position in TI corruption index

Since Bangladesh's admission in the index in 2001, it has consistently scored low in terms of transparency and ranked high among the most corrupt countries in the world

January 28, 2024
January 28, 2024

From a village only reachable by boat to conquering Brisbane: Shamar Joseph's story

It’s the sort of rags to riches story that might have gotten laughed out of a movie studio for being too ridiculous.

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

‘Sharifa’s Story’ Debate: What does the chapter actually deal with?

“Similarities and Difference between People” -- a chapter in this year’s class seven social science textbook focuses on different communities within society and what ties them together, along with the differences and similarities between them.

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Why many countries are trying a four-day work week

The Dominican Republic announced this week that they would be launching a six-month voluntary trial for a four-day work week

January 21, 2024
January 21, 2024

Teachers can make the new curriculum work. But are they paid enough?

With all the talk surrounding the new school curriculum, a crucial element has been absent from the conversation.

January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

‘Tired of playing hide and seek with myself’

A BCS cadre with the lucrative position of a diplomat, it may look as though Oalid Islam’s life has few problems.

January 17, 2024
January 17, 2024

Understanding the key points of the monetary policy

The Bangladesh Bank unveiled its monetary policy for the second half of the current fiscal year, with the goal to tame runaway inflation, which has been a concern for the past two years. Here are the major points of this monetary policy, and how they might -- at least in theory -- ensure a smooth economic journey for Bangladesh over the next six months.

December 31, 2023
December 31, 2023

New Year’s Eve without fire hazards? It’s more doable than you think.

When welcoming 2024, spare a thought for those with whom you share this space under the sky.