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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?

4m ago

‘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?

6m ago

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

6m ago

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.

6m ago

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?

7m ago

When will the administration be fully operational?

Watch today's Star Viewsroom to find out more

7m ago

Whoever becomes next US president would call for elections in Bangladesh: Shamsuddoza Sajen

In today's Viewsroom, The Daily Star's journalist and researcher Shamsuddoza Sajen joins us to discuss the upcoming US presidential election and its potential effects on Bangladesh

8m ago

S Alam's new corruption information: No bank loans and foreign income

Watch today's episode of Star Viewsroom to find out more

9m ago

Only balanced urbanisation can make Bangladeshi cities liveable

It is clear just how overpopulated Dhaka city has become

2y ago

Quader talks about saving Awami League, but from whom?

In a recent speech, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said to his party men, "Save the party. Stop the exchange of money while forming committees."

2y ago

Bangladesh needs proper policies to combat a food crisis

Dr Fahmida Khatun speaks to us regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.

2y ago

What is the accurate picture of power sector crisis?

The recent incidents of load-shedding have brought forth the shortcomings of Bangladesh power sector. Despite the government’s assurance of alleviating the power shortage by October, the crisis worsened in reality.

2y ago

CCTV monitoring not enough to prevent election irregularities

What the suspension of Gaibandha-5 by-poll really means

2y ago

Did DCs and SPs flex power with EC?

In a recent meeting between the Election Commission (EC), deputy commissioners (DC), and superintendents of police (SP), on October 8, 2022, some members DCs and SPs allegedly showed defiance against hearing what one of the election commissioners was saying.

2y ago

World Mental Health Day: How do we talk about mental health?

The state of mental healthcare in Bangladesh is quite neglected. Still, the country’s youth is steadily trying to break the stigmas related to mental health issues.

2y ago

No proper conservation of Old Dhaka heritage sites

Urban Study Group (USG founder, Taimur Islam, speaks to The Daily Star about his organisation's work and experience.

2y ago

The DAP for Dhaka must not be discriminatory

Can the new Detailed Area Plan cure Dhaka's ills?

2y ago

Why should Bangladesh pay for Myanmar's internal conflict?

Maj Gen ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (retd) spoke to us regarding the current tensions at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.

2y ago