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.

1w 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.

2w 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?

3w 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.

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Of rivers and people

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

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November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: 30 years of leading The Daily Star

However bright our past may be, there is an urgent need to further strengthen public confidence in journalism.

October 30, 2023
October 30, 2023

Tribute To Prof Saleemul Huq: A towering scholar of exceptional brilliance

The fact that he was one of the leading global experts on climate change and an integral part of  nearly every international and regional group of any worth anywhere  is something one would never know by talking to him.

October 27, 2023
October 27, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: West’s moral standing and the slaughter of Palestinians

Hasn't the world already been a witness to the massacre that has been taking place in Gaza over the past several weeks?

October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Poisoned rhetoric and public concerns

With only a few months left till the election, we still have no idea what AL’s and BNP’s manifestos will reveal

October 5, 2023
October 5, 2023
September 15, 2023
September 15, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our new CJ Obaidul Hassan's call to fight graft is urgent, crucial and enthusing

We congratulate the chief justice for his forthright identification of one of the main issues of concern for Bangladesh’s future: corruption.

September 1, 2023
September 1, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: DSA to CSA, a sham of a reform

Journalists’ fate is again being determined in the dark.

August 4, 2023
August 4, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: ‘Gladiatorial’ street contests and prospects of fair elections

National election Bangladesh: As the election is getting nearer, the possibility of a nightmarish pre-election period is driving fear and panic among the people.

July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Vienna Convention and the relationship with our development partners

When does the demand for a democratic election become an interference in our internal affairs, and when is it a reinforcement of the policy declared by the head of the government?

July 21, 2023
July 21, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our political culture – you reap what you sow

Our people, but for whose hard work, sacrifice, and love for the country we would not have come where we have, deserve better.