Political decisions must include women

Reforms cannot bypass the concerns of women

9h ago

The passing of a quiet revolutionary

Mrs Murshed believed that education should not begin and end with books.

18h ago

Diplomatic merchandise: Exploiting the issue of Palestinian recognition

They have been the playthings of powers for decades, and there is no promise that this will end soon.

12h ago
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What young people want a year on from July uprising

They seek reform, not empty promises.

What can Bangladesh learn from China’s rise?

True, Bangladesh has made some progress in digitalisation, but much of it remains uneven. Services are often bureaucratic, digital tools remain underutilised, and infrastructure gaps persist.

Why the DUCSU constitution needs reform

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

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.

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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?

Confusion over Milestone death toll is unacceptable

Timely, coordinated communication vital to dispel rumours

1w ago

Why is security at the Secretariat not being taken seriously?

Upon entering the Bangladesh Secretariat premises, one might hesitate to believe that this is the country’s highest policymaking establishment.

1w ago

We need a revival of our conscience

Politicians descended upon the hospitals in droves. And no, they did not come alone. They brought their entourages and photographers, hungry for headlines and votes.

1w ago

Why Bangladesh needs de-Awamification

When fascism falls, its institutions may crumble, but its ghosts linger.

1w ago

Why can’t we contain dengue?

Govt must make all-out efforts to control spread in August

1w ago

How AI can help in disasters like the Milestone crash

We need a national disaster coordination network powered by AI.

1w ago

Questions over Gopalganj violence deserve answers

July 16 Gopalganj violence and killings carry a deeply sinister significance.

1w ago

KUET crisis is turning into a farce

Government, teachers must help resolve it urgently

1w ago

Why could a classroom not be safe?

Writing it off as a "mechanical failure" will not bring the children back, neither will an apology

1w ago

The spectacle of suffering

There are no words large enough to hold the weight of what happened at Milestone School and College.

1w ago