Fragile egos and fallen heroes
The arguments breaking out on social media and in real life have already been quite toxic.
Don’t waste precious hours on self-praise
Parliament must be a place where leaders passionately engage in policymaking
Don't RMG workers deserve a dignified life?
The workers protesting for a minimum wage of Tk 25,000, but those in power are concocting ways to thwart this mission.
Editorial
A mother's desperate plea for justice
Rape victims are further victimised by power and money
Why are remote Bandarban villages being ignored?
These communities have little access to basic services such as healthcare and education
Don’t let the e-GP process be monopolised
A competitive process essential for fair, transparent procurement
Views
Is there an architecture for marginal communities?
Our experience of designing Brac regional offices across rural Bangladesh.
Why are private employees' savings being taxed?
Unlike public sector retirees, private sector employees do not get pensions
National Girl Child Day / We must radically reimagine girls’ rights
Even in 2023, there are a number of very basic rights that Bangladeshi girls don't have.
In Focus
Tea-Tokens: A forgotten chapter in the history of tea plantations
The emergence of tea as a beverage in India is a unique social event in history. Sylhet, Assam, Cachar, Dooars, and Darjeeling were preferred for tea production, considering the hill climate favorable for tea production.
The political origin of hunger in Bangladesh
Historical evidence suggests that almost every year before independence in 1971, present-day Bangladesh consistently grappled with a widespread shortage of food grains.
100th Birth Anniversary of SM Sultan / My heart doesn’t desire to speak about Sultan
I had once written extensively about S.M. Sultan. Why? Because it felt essential to make our ‘art authorities’ aware that he was a rare talent, although many were unwilling to accept it. Thus, the pen became my last resort.
Letters to the Editor
When will the government learn from past dengue outbreaks?
We even have our own experts repeatedly giving warnings ahead of the dengue season, and every year, they fall on deaf ears.
Install fire-escape facilities in every building
In high-rise buildings, there should be fire-proof steel staircases for evacuation.
Railway passengers need comfortable seating arrangement
Sadly, there are not enough seats for the passengers to sit and take rest on the platform.
Views Multimedia
Tackling the causes behind fire incidents
Dr Syeda Sultana Razia speaks to The Daily Star Opinion regarding the causes behind frequent fires and some possible solutions.
Our reality versus government's narrative
Why is there so much difference between the reality of common people and that which the government wants to see or project?
Poor policy and market management have caused price hikes
Why is the government failing to manage the market as they should?
Sued under DSA, woman dies in Rab custody
According to family members, Rab said the 38-year-old Sultana Jasmine suffered a stroke in their custody, but her relatives insisted that she had no medical issues
Have we been able to establish a state different from Pakistan?
Through the Liberation War of 1971, the people of this region wanted to establish a state that would not be built in the model of Pakistan. Fifty-two years later, can we say we have achieved that goal?
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The question of translation
There is no denying the truism that translation historically served the best interest of the colonisers.
How did our air get even worse?
The government can no longer ignore this growing health hazard.
A first-hand account of how Afghan women are faring
The situation of Afghan women should be heard from themselves and in their own words.
Semiconductors can be the new RMG
Bangladesh's endeavour to become a knowledge-based economy has already gained significant momentum.
Why solar irrigation pumps are the future of agriculture
There are multiple benefits of using solar irrigation pumps for poor farmers.
Is this the end of French neo-colonialism in Africa?
The anger against the French has been so intense that it has provoked at least seven coups in Africa.
Switching to renewables is easier than we think
Bangladesh’s progress towards switching to renewable energy has remained slow and uncertain.
Media literacy and the case of overrated classics
In this digital age, we are processing a large amount of information everyday and it’s important to learn media literacy in order to see the bigger picture.
Mountain tourism: Balancing beauty and ecology
Mountain tourism must embrace an eco-friendly and community-centric approach.
Sustainable tourism need not be an oxymoron
The tourism industry in Bangladesh always has to tread on a tightrope, balancing economic development and environmental preservation.
