Restricting Dhaka University: When safety meets public outrage

The restriction has forced many passengers to walk from the metro rail station or take a second ride to move through the campus.

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Ensure safety of our winter guests

Urgent actions are needed to safeguard migratory bird sanctuaries across Bangladesh.

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A 10-step proposal for election road map 2025

The proposed road map outlines a structured approach to achieving a credible electoral process and underscores the urgency of collaborative action.

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In Focus

In Focus

GALLOPING THROUGH HISTORY / The Tale of Ramna Racecourse

In 1825, Charles Dowes, the then Magistrate of Dhaka, initiated the clearing of the Ramna jungle using prison labour. He enclosed an oval-shaped area with wooden railings and introduced horse racing competitions. From that time, the white colonial officials and residents of Dhaka found a source of recreation at the racecourse.

Brains before bridges: Prioritising human capital over infrastructure

A glance at the recent history of the world’s most developed nations reveals a compelling truth: no country has ever achieved sustainable development without first investing in education and research.

BREAKING BARRIERS / The Journey of British-Bengali Women in Higher Education

In recent years, British-Bengali women have made significant strides in higher education, challenging stereotypes and overcoming systemic barriers. Drawing on in-depth interviews, this article delves into their journey, highlighting the challenges and achievements of these young women as they navigate their way through university and beyond.

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

Bangladesh must act in the ICJ Rohingya genocide proceedings

Despite hosting over a million Rohingya refugees for more than seven years, Bangladesh has conspicuously remained silent on the possibility of intervening in the ICJ proceedings.

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Dhaka-Delhi ties must be defined by respect and fairness

First high-level meetings since Hasina's fall touch on key bilateral challenges

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The story of Kona: A paralegal for workers

Kamrunnahar Bilkis Kona has been working as a paralegal with BLAST since 2008.

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Calling on citizen warriors: Unite, resist, overcome

Bangladesh faces a disinformation war threatening its image, sovereignty, and unity.

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Extortion using dubious cases must stop

Authorities must end the legal harassment of innocent people

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Politics of Indian propaganda regarding Bangladesh

Indian news outlets and social media platforms have been spreading various types of disinformation about the persecution of religious minorities in Bangladesh.

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India’s ‘concern’ over Bangladesh’s internal affairs and beyond

Bangladesh-India tensions rise as religious minority issues and democracy are scrutinised.

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‘We must challenge not just regimes, but also oppressive legal machinery'

Human rights lawyer Taqbir Huda talks about the current state of human rights in Bangladesh and the potential way forward.

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An endless wait for justice for rape victims and survivors

Nine years have passed since Sohagi Jahan Tonu was raped and murdered inside the restricted Cumilla Cantonment on March 20, 2016. The case filed for her murder was supposed to be resolved within 180 days. However, nine years on and there has been no significant progress.

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A new dawn for Syria

The country's future must be determined by Syrians

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