July uprising 2024

The spirit of 1971: Reflections on liberation, aspirations, and modern challenges

The spirit of 1971 lives on, and it is up to the present generation to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward

Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.

July uprising / A turning point or a missed opportunity?

A reflection on Bangladesh's post-Awami League crisis and the need for unity and reform.

Won’t spare anyone, even if it’s Prof Yunus

Sarjis Alam, general secretary of the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation, yesterday said they would spare no one who would betray the ideals of the July mass uprising.

We were complicit by our silence

In a country where a sense of freedom has barely returned after over a decade of suppression, the question of a writer’s role looms large.

Diplomats pay tribute to July bravehearts

Diplomats of foreign missions in Bangladesh yesterday attended The Daily Star’s exhibition to pay tribute to the brave hearts of the July uprising.

The resurgence of political cartoons

How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.

‘Don’t ever let an autocrat rule us again’

Harmony, reform, remembrance, and justice were the key demands of those who took to the streets and the families of those who laid down their lives during the July uprising.

December 21, 2024
December 21, 2024

The spirit of 1971: Reflections on liberation, aspirations, and modern challenges

The spirit of 1971 lives on, and it is up to the present generation to ensure that its promises are fulfilled.

December 20, 2024
December 20, 2024

Election in first half of ’26 is not unreasonable, but Dec ’25 is doable

Whatever the differing stances of various political parties may be, people in general would prefer to exercise their franchise.

December 19, 2024
December 19, 2024

Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward

Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.

December 16, 2024
December 16, 2024

A turning point or a missed opportunity?

A reflection on Bangladesh's post-Awami League crisis and the need for unity and reform.

December 15, 2024
December 15, 2024

Won’t spare anyone, even if it’s Prof Yunus

Sarjis Alam, general secretary of the July Shaheed Smriti Foundation, yesterday said they would spare no one who would betray the ideals of the July mass uprising.

December 8, 2024
December 8, 2024

We were complicit by our silence

In a country where a sense of freedom has barely returned after over a decade of suppression, the question of a writer’s role looms large.

December 8, 2024
December 8, 2024

Diplomats pay tribute to July bravehearts

Diplomats of foreign missions in Bangladesh yesterday attended The Daily Star’s exhibition to pay tribute to the brave hearts of the July uprising.

December 6, 2024
December 6, 2024

The resurgence of political cartoons

How political cartoons in Bangladesh overcame censorship post July uprising.

December 1, 2024
December 1, 2024

‘Don’t ever let an autocrat rule us again’

Harmony, reform, remembrance, and justice were the key demands of those who took to the streets and the families of those who laid down their lives during the July uprising.

November 28, 2024
November 28, 2024

Cases over July uprising: Petitions pile up to drop names

Disturbing trend points to systemic corruption and extortion