The struggle continues

Revolutionary literature all over the world has shown the frequent bitterness of post-independence betrayal.

20m ago

Partial tariff relief is a hard-won victory

Dhaka has proven it can meet this challenge, but the demands will not cease.

16h ago

After July: A fragile transition, a nation in waiting

Hope for change, rebirth, and the restoration of the republic remains weakened after a year.

2h ago
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Why the DUCSU constitution needs reform

The irregularity of DUCSU elections is in contrast to DU’s legacy.

A few questions over the Dhaka jet crash

The recent fighter jet crash at a school campus in Dhaka has led many to question the wisdom of running an airbase in Kurmitola and conducting training flights from there.

Reaction / What does the law say about the Bakerganj dog killers?

Let's not let this dog's death be just another forgotten statistic, let it be a beginning.

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

How accurate is Trump's claim about $29 million?

How might Trump's statement impact Bangladesh? How should Bangladesh actually handle this issue?

‘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?

It’s time we turned to inclusive, trauma-informed pedagogy

It is becoming increasingly evident that intergenerational chemistry is no longer present.

1w ago

July uprising: How do you measure the success of a year?

I do believe much progress has been made, though it may be tempting to see the downside.

1w ago

Can decentralisation improve primary school outcomes in Bangladesh?

Effective schools and learners through decentralised governance may make a difference in primary school education.

1w ago

What's stopping the revival of rights and information commissions?

These oversight institutions must not be left in limbo any longer

1w ago

Battle for the last word on the July uprising

Bangladeshis under Hasina’s regime suffered on two levels: physical and epistemic/cognitive/perceptual.

1w ago

India's continued push-ins need better response

India's continued push-ins need better response

1w ago

How creative stagnation triggers political resurrection

Only when societies develop the capacity to tell new stories about themselves can they escape the gravitational pull of old political narratives.

1w ago

Birth centenary of Tajuddin Ahmad: The unsung leader of our Liberation War

Tajuddin led the nation during a bloody war with stupendous courage, determination, patriotism and exemplary leadership.

1w ago

A jet crash, a lost childhood, and the long road to healing

The crash didn't just hit a school, it tore through childhoods, shattered friendships, and left an entire school traumatised

1w ago

Confusion over Milestone death toll is unacceptable

Timely, coordinated communication vital to dispel rumours

1w ago