journalism
Star Interview / Media commission shouldn’t be a vehicle for censorship
Free media is a pillar of democratic society but under threat in many parts of the world, says Irene Khan, the UN special rapporteur for freedom of expression and opinion, during an interview with The Daily Star. .She notes that the press in Bangladesh was decimated by the previous regime
As 'news deserts' spread, US journalism fights on
With her notebook wedged under her arm and a Banner-branded baseball cap on her head, Gellman is launching her career as the long decimation of the news industry in the United States reaches what some have called an "extinction-level event."
The state of on-campus journalism
Student run newspapers serve as watchdogs, ensuring transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct within the university community.
From Chatlapur Tea Garden to Gothenburg: A journalistic odyssey
All that I tried so far was to represent the tea garden people and write about their plight, alongside reporting about the regional affairs.
Free pages, free lenses
There’s a reason why, in the land that we live on, 217 journalists have reportedly been harassed, tortured and repressed in the last nine months and why one even died.
Why climate journalism is vital for Bangladesh
By delivering accurate and compelling narratives, climate journalists have the power to shape policy discussions.
4 books that explore press freedom
Here are four books that explore the stories of journalists, and the issues surrounding press freedom.
Studying journalism in this day and age
I learned about so many things alongside the fundamentals of journalism.
Studying journalism in this day and age
I learned about so many things alongside the fundamentals of journalism.
Journalist Probir Sikdar appeals for security
Journalist Probir Sikdar has appealed to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to ensure that he does not become a victim of forced
RSF expresses serious concern over freedom of expression in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has moved two notches up to 144th position among 180 countries in the World Press Freedom Index-2016 prepared by Reporters Sans Frontières. But the Paris-based advocacy group voices serious concern over the state of freedom of expression in Bangladesh.
Newspaper owners must pay staff’s income tax: SC
The Supreme Court upholds a wage board provision that instructs the owners of newspapers and news agencies to pay the income tax of their employees.
Free media vital for democracy
The power of the press always overcomes the power to suppress, former Amnesty International chief Irene Z Khan has said.
Editors are partners of conspiracy
Editors sometimes work as partners of conspiracy against the country's interest, Mahbubul Alam Hanif, Awami League joint general
Democracy needs active role of newspapers: President
President Abdul Hamid calls upon all newspapers to continue their contributions to the development of the country through responsible journalism. Addressing a programme marking the 25th anniversary of The Daily Star, he says all the media must work to fight extremism and terrorism.
Pay scale: President for addressing journos’ salary disparity
President Abdul Hamid expresses his hope that the government will give due attention to salary disparities of journalists following the announcement of new national pay scale.
Raushan humiliates journalists
Leader of the Opposition in parliament Raushan Ershad humiliates journalists saying most of them chose the profession due to lack of employment.
110 journalists killed in 2015, says Reporters Without Borders
A total of 110 journalists are killed around the world in 2015, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said on Tuesday, warning that more were being deliberately targeted for their work in supposedly peaceful countries.
Online news portals now need registration
The Press Information Department (PID) starts online newspaper registration process to check yellow journalism and ensure government benefits for the publishers