The renewable energy sector needs a push
Reduce dependence on fossil fuels, transition to clean energy
Remembering a legacy of opposition, a vision of independence
After the liberation of Bangladesh, Bhashani continued to exert significant influence by holding the ruling Awami League accountable on critical issues such as drafting the constitution and addressing the food crisis.
Climate adaptation governance requires local voices
As the global focus shifts from merely mitigating climate change to adapting to its inevitable consequences, Bangladesh faces a survival challenge.
Editorial
Simplify the birth registration process
Alleviate the sufferings of parents seeking the service
BNP’s pledge for reforms sounds good
We would like to see the party match its words with actions
A welcome move for migrant workers
Dedicated lounge at the Dhaka airport highlights the critical role of remittance earners.
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Bangladesh Interim Government’s 100-day Journey: Bridging immediate needs with long-term vision
Bangladesh’s interim government (IG) has taken critical steps towards stabilising the country and signalling a new direction.
The barriers to unionisation in the garment industry
Bangladesh has a class problem which deters from effective conversations about the many barriers to operational unionisation in the garment industry.
Column by Mahfuz Anam / Ending impunity for crimes against journalists
Though the signals are mixed we still hope that the media in Bangladesh will see a new dawn.
In Focus
BIRTH CENTENARY OF KHAN SARWAR MURSHID / The Last Romantic
In 1961, the Arts Faculty of the University of Dhaka was still located at the southern end of Dhaka Medical College and Hospital. It was there, under the high-ceilinged rooms with their antique benches that Dr Khan Sarwar Murshid taught the MA English Preliminary students.
Blood on the Barred Walls: The 1975 Jail Killing Revisited
In 1975, Bangladesh’s political landscape was irrevocably altered by the brutal assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and almost his entire family (except for his two daughters, who were abroad) at their Dhanmondi 32 residence.
The luckless president & an American icon !
As I was completing my undergraduate program in USA, the American Presidential election of 1976 came up.
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
Whoever becomes next US president would call for elections in Bangladesh: Shamsuddoza Sajen
In today's Viewsroom, The Daily Star's journalist and researcher Shamsuddoza Sajen joins us to discuss the upcoming US presidential election and its potential effects on Bangladesh
S Alam's new corruption information: No bank loans and foreign income
Watch today's episode of Star Viewsroom to find out more
Why is the share price of Islami Bank increasing, is there any manipulation?
After the fall of the Hasina government, the stock market started to turn around, but now the picture is different. Again, the shares of some companies are increasing abnormally. Is there any manipulation behind it
How significant was the meeting between Indian envoy and BNP?
Watch today's episode of Star Viewsroom to find out more
Solving CHT problem requires a special approach: Golam Mortoza
Golam Mortoza, the editor of The Daily Star Bangla, talks to Ahsan Habib on the current issues of the hilly region
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From Paris to Washington: The struggle to keep global climate goals alive amid uncertain US policy
The world now awaits Trump's climate stance to determine how it will shape the future international climate cooperation, both economically and environmentally.
Dengue crisis: How many lives must be lost before action is taken?
Dengue and mosquito-borne diseases in Bangladesh, much like floods or cyclones, are an issue that is not going anywhere.
Bangladesh's civil society must confront its past failures
Intellectuals, academics, journalists, and human rights defenders often did not challenge the government effectually enough.
Key questions for designing and implementing reforms
What is the process through which reforms will be enacted and who will execute the reforms?
'Mercury Bomb': A gift from climate change
What effects will the mercury bomb have on humans?
Carbon footprint concerns during COP29
Environmental impacts, largely stemming from air travel, directly contradicts COP29's core mission.
Can Bangladesh reduce income inequality by 2030?
In Bangladesh, challenges hindering the achievement of economic equality are: low public expenditure on education, training, health, rural development and social protection.
The case for internal reforms within political parties
Political parties in Bangladesh need to reconsider their governance structures, taking cues from liberal democracies around the world.
Are our children and graduates ready for the future world?
We need to prepare our children for jobs that will change due to automation and technological advancements.
Can academia learn from cricket?
Both cricket and academia remind us that every match, every research paper, every innings, and every research presentation is a part of a larger journey.