Mahfuz Anam

THE THIRD VIEW

Editor and publisher, The Daily Star

As a nation, we are not focused on education

We have had so many reform commissions, but none on education, reflecting our own sense of priority.

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Please don't resign: An appeal to Prof Yunus

A captain cannot abandon ship, especially when the sea is turbulent

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What are we building after dismantling the AL regime?

Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?

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The elephant in the room no one is talking about

Reform of political parties is of urgent need

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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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February 23, 2024
February 23, 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Another veto prolongs genocide in Gaza

The goal of the genocide in Gaza is to take over what's left of Palestinian land.

February 20, 2024
February 20, 2024

Editor's Note

We are proud to present to you the third instalment of our five-part special supplement series on the occasion of The Daily Star’s 33rd anniversary.

February 18, 2024
February 18, 2024

Editor’s Note

It is with immense pride that we introduce our next segment: Innovate, Educate, Elevate. This segment is dedicated to exploring the remarkable journey of Bangladesh as it strides forward in the realms of technology, education, and entrepreneurial spirit.

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.