Mahfuz Anam

THE THIRD VIEW

Editor and publisher, The Daily Star

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.

2w 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.

3w 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?

4w 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.

1m ago

You have crushed fascism, now strengthen democracy and press freedom

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

1m ago

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.

1m ago

Ending impunity for crimes against journalists

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

1m ago

Of rivers and people

The present leadership must prioritise the development of these two assets of Bangladesh for a sustainable and prosperous future.

2m ago
August 15, 2021
August 15, 2021

Tribute to Bangabandhu: How to remember a Hero?

Bangladesh and Bangalees have many heroes. But Bangabandhu shines far above all. While our other heroes may be matchless examples of excellence in their own respective fields, or a multiple of them, Bangabandhu’s achievement is that he led us to having a country that we could call our own.

August 13, 2021
August 13, 2021

Column by Mahfuz Anam: ‘Decision games’ that we play with our people

If the section of the government dealing with the overall management of the Covid situation continuously flip-flops on its decisions, then doesn’t the image of the government suffer?

June 11, 2021
June 11, 2021

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Pandemic’s biggest lesson -- restructure health sector to handle current, future pandemics

Simplistically put, it is a “procedure vs patient” issue—meaning a “bureaucracy vs ultimate beneficiary” tussle. We, of course, need procedures to work within, otherwise systems would collapse.

May 28, 2021
May 28, 2021

Column by Mahfuz Anam: At every step, they are exploited, mistreated and humiliated

Expatriate workers are our goose of Aesop’s Fables that lays the golden eggs.

May 20, 2021
May 20, 2021

News Analysis: Health ministry’s ad and freedom of press

It is not often that the government spends public money (does it have the right to do so?) to vilify a senior journalist who has established her credentials as a bold, effective and highly competent investigative journalist.

May 19, 2021
May 19, 2021

Commentary by Mahfuz Anam: Why should she be in jail for 3 days?

For what crime Rozina Islam, a senior correspondent of Prothom Alo, a renowned journalist, highly respected among her peers and known for her bold and insightful reporting, is going to be in jail till tomorrow when hearing of her bail petition will be held?

May 7, 2021
May 7, 2021

Column by Mahfuz Anam: We used to have such elections, once

About the just-concluded West Bengal assembly elections, there are three things to celebrate and one to be worried about.

April 30, 2021
April 30, 2021

Column by Mahfuz Anam: No Scope for Complacency

When Bangladesh was first hit by Covid-19 in March/April last year, we all thought that we would be seeing the end of it soon, at most by the year’s end.

April 23, 2021
April 23, 2021

Column by Mahfuz Anam: A story of two police killings and different accountability systems

In this column and through our reports, commentaries and editorials, we have repeatedly stressed the need for accountability of all public institutions run by taxpayers’ money. Of them, the accountability of law enforcement agencies is most important.

April 16, 2021
April 16, 2021

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Pay the highest respect to Bangabandhu, but don’t forget others

I remember the first time when, in utter horror, we heard the news of the assassination of Bangabandhu along with his whole family, save the two daughters.