Freedom of press in Bangladesh

International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists / A moment for self-reflection

Journalists today must be both defenders of truth and advocates for change within the profession and in the wider society.

What reforms does the media need in Bangladesh?

The media industry of Bangladesh will have to embark on a long struggle to regain the trust of the people.

‘There’s a huge difference between DSA and CSA’

Mohammad Ali Arafat, the newly appointed state minister for information and broadcasting, in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

Column by Mahfuz Anam: 30 years of leading The Daily Star

However bright our past may be, there is an urgent need to further strengthen public confidence in journalism.

Lifespan of the Leviathan

Who would want to move for democracy and risk losing it all?

Freedom of Expression in Bangladesh / Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity

A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.

Persecution of journalists: Condemnation isn’t enough

It is our moral duty to condemn the arrest of Samsuzzaman Shams and demand his immediate release.

International Day of Democracy 2022 / Democracy facing an existential struggle

It is a matter of great misfortune, as well as of disappointment and uncertainty, that democracy in Bangladesh is practically absent now.

We firmly believe in press freedom

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged journalists to play a constructive and responsible role which would be helpful for the country's development.

November 2, 2024
November 2, 2024

A moment for self-reflection

Journalists today must be both defenders of truth and advocates for change within the profession and in the wider society.

September 9, 2024
September 9, 2024

What reforms does the media need in Bangladesh?

The media industry of Bangladesh will have to embark on a long struggle to regain the trust of the people.

February 3, 2024
February 3, 2024

‘There’s a huge difference between DSA and CSA’

Mohammad Ali Arafat, the newly appointed state minister for information and broadcasting, in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

November 3, 2023
November 3, 2023

Column by Mahfuz Anam: 30 years of leading The Daily Star

However bright our past may be, there is an urgent need to further strengthen public confidence in journalism.

September 12, 2023
September 12, 2023

Lifespan of the Leviathan

Who would want to move for democracy and risk losing it all?

September 3, 2023
September 3, 2023

Navigating biases, power dynamics and media integrity

A closer examination reveals the existence of substantial limitations to freedom of expression in Bangladesh.

March 30, 2023
March 30, 2023

Persecution of journalists: Condemnation isn’t enough

It is our moral duty to condemn the arrest of Samsuzzaman Shams and demand his immediate release.

September 15, 2022
September 15, 2022

Democracy facing an existential struggle

It is a matter of great misfortune, as well as of disappointment and uncertainty, that democracy in Bangladesh is practically absent now.

September 20, 2018
September 20, 2018

We firmly believe in press freedom

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday urged journalists to play a constructive and responsible role which would be helpful for the country's development.