Mahfuz Anam

THE THIRD VIEW

Editor and publisher, The Daily Star

How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies

We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse

1d ago

Reforms vs election: A distracting debate

Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.

2w ago

We never got a chance to reform our state and politics like now. Let’s not waste it

Our initial study of the reports of the four commissions indicates that the recommendations are quite substantive.

4w ago

Editor’s note

Welcome to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, brought to you by The Daily Star. In this quarterly edition, we’re excited to share the latest trends and insights from Bangladesh’s ever-evolving real estate sector, keeping you informed and ahead in this dynamic market.

1m ago

Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

1m ago

Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?

2m ago

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.

2m ago

You have crushed fascism, now strengthen democracy and press freedom

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

2m ago
February 14, 2025
February 14, 2025

How the ex-PM used and abused intelligence agencies

We need legal frameworks to prevent their future misuse

January 31, 2025
January 31, 2025

Reforms vs election: A distracting debate

Those who place the election above reforms undervalue the vital need for the latter.

January 17, 2025
January 17, 2025

We never got a chance to reform our state and politics like now. Let’s not waste it

Our initial study of the reports of the four commissions indicates that the recommendations are quite substantive.

December 25, 2024
December 25, 2024

Editor’s note

Welcome to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, brought to you by The Daily Star. In this quarterly edition, we’re excited to share the latest trends and insights from Bangladesh’s ever-evolving real estate sector, keeping you informed and ahead in this dynamic market.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

December 13, 2024
December 13, 2024

Assad’s ouster and the ever-changing world for Bangladesh

Do we have the expertise to tackle the crises and exploit the opportunities in the evolving geopolitical scenario?

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

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.

November 30, 2024
November 30, 2024

You have crushed fascism, now strengthen democracy and press freedom

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

November 22, 2024
November 22, 2024

The Indian media and Bangladesh-India relations

The bilateral relationship must be based on a "win-win" policy, rooted in mutual respect, non-hegemony, and the pursuit of shared prosperity and deeper understanding.

November 15, 2024
November 15, 2024

Ending impunity for crimes against journalists

Though the signals are mixed we still hope that the media in Bangladesh will see a new dawn.