The Daily Star

You have crushed fascism, now strengthen democracy and press freedom

The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

ERF-Nagad Best Reporting Award 2023 / Star journo Ahsan Habib, 18 others awarded

Habib won the first prize in the private sector category for series reports on "War hit private sector harder than pandemic"

Jisshu Sengupta to finally share screen with Shakib Khan in ‘Borbaad'

The filming of Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan’s latest movie “Borbaad” is currently underway. Under the direction of Mehdi Hasan Hridoy, the project is being shot in Mumbai, India.

Shakib Khan-starrer 'Borbaad' to feature Mamunur Rashid

Veteran actor Mamunur Rashid has just about wrapped up filming for his latest exciting project, “Borbaad,” directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy. After completing the shoot in Mumbai, India, he has officially returned to Bangladesh.

Mehazabien’s leap: From being K-drama fan to premiering ‘Saba’ at Busan

Celebrated actress Mehazabien Chowdhury has embarked on her cinematic journey with her debut film, “Saba”. Currently, she is in South Korea, attending the prestigious Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) to showcase the project.

Hats off to grassroots women torchbearers

Five grassroots women were honoured at the seventh edition of the Unsung Women Nation Builders Award-2023 yesterday evening for their resilience and dedication that empowered themselves and brought about meaningful changes in society.

4th Death Anniversary of Latifur Rahman / Tribute by Mahfuz Anam: Remembering the flagbearer of independent journalism

As we commemorate Latifur Rahman, we miss his presence, warmth and personal touch in championing the cause of independent journalism.

Laurels for women breaking the barriers

Building Technology and Ideas Ltd (bti) and The Daily Star yesterday honoured 12 women from various walks of life for their exemplary contributions to nation-building.

Yet another woeful birthday for Kumar Bishwajit

Legendary singer and composer Kumar Bishwajit is enduring another woeful birthday as his only child Nibir, remains hospitalised after a severe road accident. The renowned singer is anxiously awaiting Nibir’s quick recovery.  

February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

Jhalakathi court summons Star editor Mar 31

A Jhalakathi court asks The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam to appear before it on March 31 in a defamation case.

February 23, 2016
February 23, 2016

PM lashes out at Star editor

Blasting The Daily Star for running the DGFI-supplied false news against her during the last caretaker regime, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday said the Star editor himself could not demonstrate his “courage” by stepping down from his post after admitting his faults.

February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

PM blasts Star editor

Blasting The Daily Star for publishing DGFI-supplied corruption reports against her during the last caretaker regime, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says the newspaper’s editor could not show "courage" in resigning from his post by admitting his faults.

February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

3 more cases filed against Star editor

Three more defamation cases are filed against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam in four districts.

February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

Asia News Network calls for withdrawal of cases against Star editor Mahfuz Anam

The Asia News Network (ANN) demands for immediate withdrawal of the cases filed against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, calling it an act of harassment and intimidation against the media in Bangladesh.

February 22, 2016
February 22, 2016

Withdraw cases against 2 editors

Human Rights Watch yesterday called for the withdrawal of all criminal charges brought against the editors of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo.

February 21, 2016
February 21, 2016

Charging Bangladesh editors is dramatic backslide: HRW

Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh authorities to immediately withdraw all criminal charges filed against the editors of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo. It also urges repeal of criminal defamation and sedition laws, saying those “violate international standards”.

February 20, 2016
February 20, 2016

A test for Bangladesh

Through my interactions with him over the last 25 years, I can honestly testify that Mahfuz Anam is a man of impeccable integrity, and a patriotic Bangladeshi of the highest order.

February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016

Truth making itself felt

The beehive mentality of surpassing each other in ingratiating themselves with the higher ups, if not checked, may hold the system to ransom.

February 19, 2016
February 19, 2016

The multiplier effect of an editor's admission

Sixty-nine lawsuits to date have been filed against one man that makes this great country look like a giant incubator for witch hunters. All the war criminals are being tried by two tribunals, whereas courts after courts are being engaged to drag a decent man from pillar to post.