Refrain from decisions that deter transition to renewable energy
Why has it not been done over the past five months?
This process of redefining the nation would require confronting the fragmented meanings that linger in the wake of Hasina’s influence.
Reopen closed factories, settle workers’ dues
The high volume of fake news circulated last year is alarming
Reform commission's proposals should be reviewed carefully
The 2025 wildfires in Southern California underscored the importance of having well-trained firefighting teams and readily available resources for rapid response.
Some of these recommendations are unprecedented, whereas some of them need further clarifications.
The time for action is now.
After the creation of Pakistan, the nascent state embarked on vigorous projects to industrialise both parts of the country.
During the 1980s and 1990s, a new wave of Bangladeshi migrants, comprising mainly unskilled workers, led to a widespread perception of Bengali migrants as itinerant labourers and temporary workers in the Malay Peninsula.
More than a century ago, revered Bengali writer Begum Rokeya in her short story Sultana’s Dream had visualized futuristic inventions like solar cookers, atmospheric water generators and flying air-cars. She dreamt of Ladyland as a feminist utopia without crime, the death penalty and epidemics. Here men were shut indoors and responsible for childcare and household chores, while women with “quicker” brains pursued science and shaped inventions.
The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh responds to an editorial by The Daily Star.
There are no visible changes yet.
The trainee doctors at BSMMU have been demanding an increase of monthly allowance from Tk 20,000 to Tk 50,000 – a demand which is justified.
What defines a youth-led movement? What ideologies would they embrace? Who are they inviting to join?
Jamil Khan from The Daily Star discusses this issue with Sadi Muhammad Alok in today's Star Viewsroom
Professor Dr Salimullah Khan holds an in-depth conversation with The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam.
The Commission of Inquiry into Disappearances recommended that Rab be abolished. But the question is, will the number of enforced disappearances and murders decrease if Rab is abolished?
Watch today's Star Viewsroom to find out more
The Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, is a progressive mechanism designed to ensure that employees share in their company's profits.
The ongoing elevated expressway project took a toll on the Panthakunja park.
While Trump’s presidency presents significant challenges, it also offers opportunities for Bangladesh to strengthen its partnership with the US.
While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.
The 169-km Dhaka-Jashore railway line was constructed at a cost of Tk 39,247 crore, the most expensive railway project in Bangladesh.
Biden’s predicament must be considered in the context of the brutal political landscape in the Western world.
From 2009-2024, Bangladeshi migrant workers’ access to the Malaysian labour market was restricted multiple times and, on every occasion, a syndicate was blamed for the debacle.
Toys play a crucial role in enriching children’s activity and fostering developmental growth.
The mass uprisings of 1969 and 2024 have several similarities but differences also exist.
According to a Child Rights Advocacy Coalition of Bangladesh report, at least 121 children were killed by law enforcement and other agencies during the uprising.
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