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

2w ago

Unhealthy election controversy must be resolved

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

3w ago

Stability is the need of the hour

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

1m ago

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.

2m ago

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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February 15, 2024
February 15, 2024

Editor's Note

Like the previous years, The Daily Star is proud to present to you yet another colourful, well-illustrated 200-page special supplement in five segments on the occasion of its 33rd anniversary.

February 2, 2024
February 2, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Death of the opposition in parliament

From Bangladesh’s birth, our opposition bench in parliament has never been strong

January 26, 2024
January 26, 2024

TIB: The forever ‘villain’?

Learn from its reports and give this anti-graft body its due

January 19, 2024
January 19, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Where the PM should really be an ‘Iron Lady’

The PM's 'zero tolerance' against corruption should be implemented with 'zero delay.'

January 12, 2024
January 12, 2024

From one party to one person: What was de facto is now de jure

The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country.

January 3, 2024
January 3, 2024

Commentary: Yunus the ‘guilty’, let facts speak

For the last 15 years and more, Prof Yunus has been accused, judged and found guilty by the highest echelon of Bangladesh’s power structure.

December 10, 2023
December 10, 2023

An interesting day for Star

Yesterday, according to TV reports, the AL general secretary and the foreign minister commented on this paper -- one was an unsubstantiated  perspective and the other a charade.

December 8, 2023
December 8, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has BNP served its supporters well?

The BNP failed to reap anything effective from the huge public support that it was able to garner late last year.

December 1, 2023
December 1, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Is Awami League heading towards a Pyrrhic victory?

What image of our legal system are we presenting to the world?

November 17, 2023
November 17, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Israel’s ‘right to self-defence’ and the Palestinians’ fate to be slaughtered

The West's global standing is being corroded by Israel’s flagrant violation of each and every international law in its crackdown in Gaza.