Exploring a new political paradigm
Welfare of the people is an indicator of a nation's success
Steam Power and Scientific Knowledge in Early British Bengal
In Europe, steam power evolved gradually and uncertainly over the course of the eighteenth century, with innovative peaks and long plateaus, from Thomas Savery’s steam pump (1698) via Thomas Newcomen’s reciprocating atmospheric engine (1712) to James Watt and Matthew Boulton’s double-acting rotative steam engine with a separate condenser (1765-90).
Exploring a new political paradigm
Overhauling the entire system and political culture is needed as remedy for rampant corruption and poor governance.
Editorial
Forests must not fall victim to business
Safeguarding nature should be our priority
Rasulpur shows what needs to change for child marriage to end
Poverty and insecurity are key drivers of this practice in char areas
No respite from habitual delays in public projects
Dhaka-Sylhet expansion work plagued by land acquisition issues
Views
Manik Bandopadhyay's timeless works: A mirror to our frailties
On Manik Bandopadhyay’s 116th birth anniversary, his unsparing literary vision jolt us out of complacency with today's injustices.
Why the consumer protection law needs to change
Artificial inflation of prices is a crucial element contributing to the infringement of consumer rights in Bangladesh.
Dhaka's toxic air: An invisible killer on the loose
Dhaka's air did not become unbreathable overnight, nor is there any instant solution to it.
Geopolitical Insights
In Focus
Rabindranath Tagore and the creation of national identity
Rabindranath Tagore is perhaps the only poet whose songs were chosen as the national anthems of two countries: India and Bangladesh.
BIRTH CENTENARY OF KALIM SHARAFI / A life dedicated to cultural activism
“I firmly believe in the profound impact of music, dance, and acting on shaping people’s thoughts and emotions.
45th Death Anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad / The enduring impact of Abul Mansur Ahmad’s journalism
The year 2023 marked the centennial of Abul Mansur Ahmad’s journalism—a milestone that holds not only significance but also relevance in understanding his enduring impact.
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
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 next budget should push for clean and secure energy
The forthcoming national budget could create a renewable energy fund to further stimulate the renewable energy sector’s progress.
Symbolic gestures help, but the Palestine crisis needs concrete steps
The US must shed its pro-Israel bias to welcome peace
Student protests in the US: Reclaiming the flames of human rights
The protests against US policies staunchly supporting Israel give us purpose and meaning in the face of adversities.
Personal data still in danger
Government still failing to protect citizens’ private information
Dealing with climate change in a capitalist world
Why we should care about remote others in time and space.
A slice of the university pie
The utilitarian value of a university must reflect the institution's inherent value.
Children should feel safe in their schools
Why are so many primary school buildings in Barguna dilapidated?
IMF prescription to raise energy prices is anti-people, illogical
The IMF prescription for the public means increased gas, electricity and transport prices, and so on.
Concerted efforts can curb motorbike crashes
Road crashes and their toll on human lives are, unfortunately, everyday news.
