South Asia was fragmented in 1947 at the macro (regional) level, but even more egregiously so at the micro (nation-state) level.

As is often the case in politics, the sheen of idealism can wear thin under the relentless pressures of governance and harsh realities of public scrutiny.

Local government reform must continue, keeping future demand for services in view.

It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell

If you ask any multinational, regional, or large local corporate CEOs what keeps them awake at night, the most common reply is likely to be—employee retention. Be it Standard Chartered, Citibank, or PwC, many potential CEO candidates have been lost to first-world countries, and this exodus continues. They were mostly from reputed business schools or engineering universities. Their exit interviews revealed almost a common thread of answers.

Bangladesh’s reliance on India for onion imports is a structural vulnerability that demands a long-term strategy.

Protecting translation is a commitment to fostering empathy, understanding, and creativity in a globalised yet divided world.

If we want to be “morally correct,” our actions should align with what we stand for.

Bangladesh's police force has had a history marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of trust.

Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.

The “digital divide” is a way to describe the inequality in the online community.

The visit of President Ramos-Horta marks the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh’s diplomatic evolution.

Bangladesh and the world's economic, political, or geopolitical outlook will be positive in 2025.

The education authorities under the interim government have decided to revert to the curriculum introduced in 2012.

Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?

The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unravelled many secrets by pushing the boundaries of astronomy and cosmology closer to the beginning of time.

Students play a crucial role as change agents, but their activism should focus on systemic improvements instead of individual retribution.

Prof Syed Munir Khasru, who heads the Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG), in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

One of the major problems in the current healthcare system is the lack of an effective referral system and inadequate gatekeeping at tertiary care facilities. Barring emergency care and referrals from lower-tier health facilities, patients should not visit hospitals as they are meant to provide tertiary-level care

The broader question is whether South Asia can transcend the legacies of colonialism and embrace a model of cooperation that prioritises collective well-being over individual dominance.