How to expand private-sector participation in public healthcare
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We must adapt to the changing rules of global trade and development
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MACRO MIRROR
The real cost of an absent information commission
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Our universities need a broader curricular vision before any restructuring
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For the agriculture sector, the challenge is not just money but where it goes
14 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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A congestion charge alone will not untangle Dhaka’s traffic
14 July 2026, 13:00 PM
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Why must our streets flood even after so much investment?
14 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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Without timely labour data, how will we know if jobs are being created?
14 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Bangladesh's measles outbreak is a warning against the complacency of success
13 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Opinion
Citizens, too, must step up to ensure our food security
The liberalisation of trade has changed the agricultural heart of our nation.
21 December 2024, 03:00 AM
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.
21 December 2024, 02:05 AM
‘The soul of my soul’: Khaled Nabhan’s legacy of love and resistance
A tribute to Khaled Nabhan, a symbol of love and resistance amid Gaza’s horrors.
20 December 2024, 11:00 AM
The hidden cost of workplace oppression
Psychological violence in the workplace—rooted in patriarchy—undermines equity and well-being.
20 December 2024, 07:00 AM
Remembering Sir Fazle Hasan Abed: A life fulfilled
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was a visionary leader and a social entrepreneur.
20 December 2024, 02:10 AM
Our expectations of this government should match its competence
If we grasp that our expectations were unrealistic, a decline in our expectations of the interim government need not entail a sense of disappointment.
20 December 2024, 02:00 AM
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.
19 December 2024, 18:15 PM
Reform imperatives of our police
The police reform debate seems to be attracting a wider and more serious audience.
19 December 2024, 11:20 AM
Time for action to take post-uprising Bangladesh forward
Historically, revolutions often begin with an unified call for justice, equality, and change.
19 December 2024, 10:30 AM
Democracy needs civil society to thrive
Bangladesh’s civil society rose to challenge repression, but ongoing challenges persist.
19 December 2024, 06:02 AM
COP29 outcomes bear consequences for Bangladeshi children
COP29's outcome falls short for Bangladesh, with children facing worsening climate crisis.
19 December 2024, 05:00 AM
Bangladesh’s dark chapter of abduction and torture
History has shown us that regimes that wield enforced disappearances as a weapon eventually crumble under the weight of their crimes.
19 December 2024, 02:00 AM
The poor need direct support to cope with economic anxieties
Our data shows economic pressures and polycrisis have been growing especially since Covid.
18 December 2024, 09:50 AM
Recalibrating for inclusive growth in Bangladesh
Bangladesh faces a critical decision: recalibrate its economy towards inclusivity and sustainability.
18 December 2024, 06:00 AM
Actions, not slogans, are needed for migrant workers' welfare
Bangladesh’s migrant workers endure exploitation at home and abroad.
18 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Born in displacement: The forgotten childhoods of Rohingya refugee kids
The Rohingya children of Bangladesh’s refugee camps face a grim future of trauma.
17 December 2024, 10:00 AM
Some thoughts on universal basic income in Bangladesh
Over the years, one of the social protection instruments that has been piloted in many countries is the universal basic income.
17 December 2024, 03:00 AM
Bridging borders, building futures
To repair the fragile ties between our nations, the chief adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh can consider the following recommendations.
17 December 2024, 03:00 AM
‘Independent body needed to protect human rights defenders’
Odhikar Director ASM Nasiruddin Elan talks about his experience under the Awami League regime in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
17 December 2024, 02:00 AM
Of Gulliver’s travels in America: A satire on the paradox of democracy
Gulliver observes government shutdowns—crises born of political posturing rather than necessity.
16 December 2024, 09:30 AM