Rail passengers must not be held hostage

Railway workers should withdraw strike, return to the negotiation table

8h ago

Dr Manmohan Singh: A brilliant political leader and visionary thinker

Religion was important for Manmohan, including religious customs.

17h ago

Who is afraid of the word ‘Indigenous’?

Bangladesh should lead by example by affording Indigenous people the rights they deserve.

15h ago
Views

Views

Opinion / Unlocking Bangladesh’s trade and investment potentials

Bangladesh must design and implement robust policy measures to encourage increased trade and investment.

Who will save our villages from plastic pollution?

It is evident that plastic pollution is no longer an urban problem alone. Slowly, our villages are dying because of plastic litter.

The untapped potential for renewables on Dhaka rooftops

On the occasion of the International Day of Clean Energy, rooftop solar energy emerges as a beacon of hope for sustainable development in urban centres like Dhaka.

In Focus

In Focus

H. H. Risley and Bengal, 1873-1911

Sir Herbert Hope Risley (1851-1911) – who signed himself ‘H. H. Risley’ – was a member of the Indian Civil Service (ICS) who became British India’s pre-eminent anthropologist.

Sacrificed for Development

After the creation of Pakistan, the nascent state embarked on vigorous projects to industrialise both parts of the country.

Gender and Genocide in Bangladesh

History is complicated; simplifying it is the work of politicians. My research on Bangladesh challenges the national memory of the 1971 war, as represented at the Liberation War Museum.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

NHRC response to The Daily Star editorial

The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh responds to an editorial by The Daily Star.

Destruction of Hargazi Canal

There are no visible changes yet.

Who will listen to the woes of trainee doctors?

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.

Views Multimedia

Views Multimedia

‘King's Party’ tag still sticks on BNP: Samantha Sharmin

What defines a youth-led movement? What ideologies would they embrace? Who are they inviting to join?

How could 30,000 foreigners stay here without valid papers?

Jamil Khan from The Daily Star discusses this issue with Sadi Muhammad Alok in today's Star Viewsroom

If we have Martyred Intellectuals Day, why isn't there a Martyred Workers Day?

Professor Dr Salimullah Khan holds an in-depth conversation with The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam.

Not only Rab, but entire state machinery involved in enforced disappearances

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?

When will the administration be fully operational?

Watch today's Star Viewsroom to find out more

Climate change and fire risks: Lessons from Southern California for Bangladesh 

The 2025 wildfires in Southern California underscored the importance of having well-trained firefighting teams and readily available resources for rapid response.

5d ago

How carbon markets can drive Bangladesh’s green transition

Bangladesh’s readiness will dictate how it will fare in the new carbon market regime.

5d ago

When will the revolution reach Bangladesh’s hills?

The policies in the region under the interim government have remained nearly identical to those under Sheikh Hasina.

5d ago

A discursive analysis of the constitutional reform recommendations

Some of these recommendations are unprecedented, whereas some of them need further clarifications.

5d ago

Is deferment of LDC graduation a viable option for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh’s best course of action would be to prepare for smooth and sustainable graduation from the LDC group.

5d ago

Lusting Orientals revisited: The British grooming gang debate

The victims are used as tools to spread fear about a specific community.

6d ago

We must break free from our economic captivity

The time for action is now.

6d ago

New uniform won’t fix a broken force

New uniform won’t fix a broken force

6d ago

Impact of rising debt on our socio-economic future

Every child born in Bangladesh today is born with a debt.

6d ago

Trump’s return raises cautious optimism

Govt, businesses should take proactive measures in light of the new reality

1w ago