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.

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.

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
July 14, 2023
July 14, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture

BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?

July 7, 2023
July 7, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Politics at crossroads

The prospect of a free and fair election is still eluding us.

June 9, 2023
June 9, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Free and fair elections for our sake, not because of US visa policy

The truth is, we have made a shambles of our elections and have weakened most of the accountability structures.

May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: The middle income ‘intellectual’ trap

The intellectual trap refers to a country’s policymakers’ inability to ensure crucial intellectual freedom.

May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: DSA was legislated ignoring journalists

And it is being amended in the same way.

April 14, 2023
April 14, 2023

Editor’s Note

Pahela Baishakh is a reminder of our rich culture and beauty and we welcome the Bengali New Year with celebrations of our tradition in all its magnificence and glory.

April 7, 2023
April 7, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Only journalists can protect journalism

Others will never do, as they only want to use us

April 6, 2023
April 6, 2023

Goodbye, gentle soul

On meeting Rokia Afzal Rahman for the first time, one would most likely be disarmed by her demeanour.

March 26, 2023
March 26, 2023

Editor’s note

Many words are written every year in remembrance of the spirit of ’71. For all our essays, reports and opinion pieces on the legacy of the Liberation War, a certain texture of the history is nevertheless lost amidst the grand political narratives being crafted.

March 24, 2023
March 24, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Not road accidents, but ‘murder’ by neglect

A death is an accident only when it occurs in spite of all logical, scientific and experience-based steps taken to prevent it.