Rape culture: What can be done?

Rape culture refers to a societal environment where sexual violence is normalised, excused, or trivialised.

18m ago

Biochar: A climate solution from the ground up

Biochar is a durable, carbon-rich substance created via pyrolysis.

3h ago

Why rape happens

Sexual desire or show of power?

1h ago
In Focus

In Focus

Raja Pratapaditya Charitra and the Birth of Bengali History Writing

The writing of history in the Bengali language by a Bengali began around 225 years ago with the publication of Raja Pratapaditya Charitra in 1801.

New Contextualism: An architectural philosophy for deltaic Bangladesh

This endeavour seeks to offer a more nuanced, responsible, and humane approach to shaping our built environments

The many Bengals: Samatata, Bangalah, Subah-i-Bangalah

Historians usually approach Bengal’s history from Gaur-Pandua in the west (i.e., Ilyas Shahi and Husain Shahi Bengal), but what of early Bengal?

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

NHRC response to The Daily Star editorial

The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh responds to an editorial by The Daily Star.

Destruction of Hargazi Canal

There are no visible changes yet.

Who will listen to the woes of trainee doctors?

The trainee doctors at BSMMU have been demanding an increase of monthly allowance from Tk 20,000 to Tk 50,000 – a demand which is justified.

Views Multimedia

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?

‘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?

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

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.

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?

Rape culture: What can be done?

Rape culture refers to a societal environment where sexual violence is normalised, excused, or trivialised.

18m ago

Why rape happens

Sexual desire or show of power?

1h ago

Biochar: A climate solution from the ground up

Biochar is a durable, carbon-rich substance created via pyrolysis.

3h ago

Do not ignore the women suffering in silence for water

Persistent water crisis in Rangamati hills demands interventions

4h ago

Bangladesh must diversify its trade infrastructure after India's ban

Bangladesh must rethink its diplomatic and industrial strategies.

5h ago

Rising gas prices threaten our investment prospects

The previous government not only turned the country into a net importer of energy, but also initiated a process to make it an import-dependent.

7h ago

The unspoken trauma of journalists

Journalists live through trauma, violence, and suffering while covering news.

8h ago

Raja Pratapaditya Charitra and the Birth of Bengali History Writing

The writing of history in the Bengali language by a Bengali began around 225 years ago with the publication of Raja Pratapaditya Charitra in 1801.

16h ago

Laws alone cannot save women from sexual violence

Mass awareness campaigns, proper law enforcement vital

20h ago

The symphony of grass and grace: Liverpool’s resurrection under a new maestro

A meditation on faith, flesh, and football, through the eyes of a pope, a poet, and a people

1d ago