Mahfuz Anam

THE THIRD VIEW

Editor and publisher, The Daily Star

The elephant in the room no one is talking about

Reform of political parties is of urgent need

3d ago

Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

Just as the fundamental reforms are necessary for the country, so is an elected government.

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Stability is the need of the hour

Right now, there are two major issues: progress of reforms, and the prospect of election

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Will the new party spark a new political culture?

Bangladesh needs a new political party with youthful energy, spirited patriotism, and genuine love for the poor and downtrodden.

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Editor's Note

Welcome to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, brought to you by The Daily Star. In this quarterly edition, we are excited to explore the emerging trends shaping Bangladesh’s real estate sector, equipping you with valuable insights to navigate this dynamic and ever-evolving market.

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Editors, don't become PROs of proprietors

We must renew our pledge to journalistic ethos and commitment to democracy, freedom of expression, freedom of the press, and public service.

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A new reality for free media

Sadly, some very disturbing signs can still be seen that are posing a new set of threats against free press.

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Editor's Note

On the occasion of its 34th Anniversary, The Daily Star is proud to present a special 200-page supplement, divided into five segments.

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December 27, 2018
December 27, 2018

A magician with words

Syed Shamsul Haq's presence in Bangla literature is so all-encompassing and his brilliance so overwhelming in all the branches of creative writing in which he is present that the accolade that he was a literary genius would not in any way overstate his extraordinary talent.

November 19, 2018
November 19, 2018

CNN vs Trump: Is there anything for us to learn?

A federal judge on Friday ordered the White House to reinstate the press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta. His “pass” was revoked after a heated exchange with President Trump.

August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018

Journalism’s guiding light

For us in The Daily Star, Kuldip Nayar was a guiding spirit and a symbol of the values of the best in the profession. His occasional visits would be occasions for us to learn from his long and vast experience, a learning that would be made easy by his generosity.

August 25, 2018
August 25, 2018

Tribute to A Unique Mentor

It was literally a magical moment when Kuldip Nayar (Kuldip Ji to all who loved and admired him) first stepped into the newsroom of

August 8, 2018
August 8, 2018

Justice for Shahidul Alam

Who is this man whose arrest has sparked outrage and condemnation from global bodies and media, including Amnesty International, Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), PEN International, SAMDEN (South Asia Media Defenders Network) and publications such as the Guardian, The Washington Post and many South Asian media?

July 4, 2018
July 4, 2018

Commentary: Why this merciless beating?

Under what law, by what right, is the BCL beating up the students? Why are the police a mere spectator in all this? On Monday, police were seen leaving the Shaheed Minar just as they saw the BCL men coming to attack the protesters. Reportedly, a number of female students were also manhandled and even kicked. Was it a case of law enforcers leaving the ground so the law breakers could have their way?

June 29, 2018
June 29, 2018

Commentary: One day does not an election make

The much-awaited Gazipur city election is over, the “we-knew-it-from-before” polls results are upon us, the “impartiality” of the police and the “neutrality” of the civil administration have once again been demonstrated, the never-too-late-to-follow “certificate” of the Election Commission has been delivered and, of course, our democracy now stands “strengthened”.

June 25, 2018
June 25, 2018

Commentary: So what else are we going to rob?

A new kind of robbery is wreaking havoc in some parts of our countryside. A robbery that forms a part of a far bigger picture of destruction of our ecology and thereby robbing our future generations of their chance to lead a healthy and prosperous life.

April 14, 2018
April 14, 2018

EDITOR'S NOTE

The first day of the Bengali calendar is an occasion of festivity imbued with the spirit of unity among diversity. This is also a time to

March 7, 2018
March 7, 2018

Commemorative Commentary: Bangabandhu's finest hour

It is this writer's view that the 7th March speech was Bangabandhu's finest hour. He stood far taller than ever before and with him we too stood tall as well, far taller than we could never imagine or even dream of till then.