Bangladesh’s climate pledges need political ownership
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A cautionary tale from Louisiana for the Padma barrage
2 September 2026
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We take lab reports on trust. How can we make them more reliable?
2 September 2026
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Tarique Rahman’s India visit and the end of automatic deference
1 September 2026
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What Nepal’s devastating floods teach us about climate vulnerability
2 September 2026
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The Rohingya need a unified strategy, not piecemeal efforts
2 September 2026
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Weighing Bangladesh's options in the Mecca treaty
1 September 2026
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What's keeping Bangladesh from becoming an agricultural export hub
1 September 2026
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Is Bangladesh ready to access international climate finance?
31 August 2026
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Divided nation chooses US president in a bitter, closely fought race
Polls show a neck-and-neck race for the White House.
5 November 2024
US election outcome’s likely impact on the Russia-Ukraine war
The endgame of the Ukraine war remains uncertain with US policy likely to be influenced by the outcome of the US election.
5 November 2024
Bangladesh's shared GIs with India: The conflict and the outlook
In the recent past, the topic of shared Geographical Indications (GI) between India and Bangladesh has frequently appeared in public discourse.
5 November 2024
Enforcing economic and social rights through constitutional interpretation
The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.
4 November 2024
Ensuring pedestrian safety through co-design and behaviour change models
While road authorities and professionals often attribute pedestrian injuries and fatalities to the reckless actions of pedestrians and drivers, the users themselves frequently point to inadequate and unsafe facilities.
4 November 2024
Finding balance and peace with nature
Improving our relationship with nature is the best way at the moment to address the consequences of climate change.
4 November 2024
Why is there no education commission yet?
An education commission, chosen with care, can advise the interim government and serve the nation by identifying key areas that need reforms.
4 November 2024
A golden opportunity for gender inclusivity
We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.
3 November 2024
What will America’s vote mean for the world?
As the US stands at a precipice, the world watches with bated breath.
3 November 2024
How the US election impacts the US-China tech war
The Washington-Beijing tech war is not just a bilateral issue; it affects the entire world.
3 November 2024
What's causing the unrest among factory workers?
Kalpona Akter, labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation, talks to The Daily Star.
3 November 2024
We must remain alert to conspiracies
The July-August uprising cannot afford to falter in the face of an entrenched opposition within political parties.
3 November 2024
Price hike by business syndicate: Myth or reality?
Price hikes in Bangladesh are often blamed on syndicates, but the real cause is more complex.
2 November 2024
Road to Mugda Medical College in deplorable condition
To maintain the quality of healthcare being provided at Mugda Medical College and Hospital, quick steps should be taken to repair the road to a usable condition.
2 November 2024
COP29 and the stakes for Bangladesh
The distribution of benefits is unequal between buyers and sellers.
2 November 2024
A moment for self-reflection
Journalists today must be both defenders of truth and advocates for change within the profession and in the wider society.
2 November 2024
Jack and the Beanstalk revisited
We laugh, but deep down, there is a hidden admiration and approval for such deception. Is there any connection between our folkloric fascination with trickery and our public endorsement of such behaviour by our leaders?
2 November 2024
Winning the second SAFF Women's Championship: Footsteps to the future
This victory comes at a critical time as Bangladesh undergoes a political and systemic reform.
1 November 2024
Addressing mental health challenges in the modern workplace
It’s time for businesses to act decisively, transforming mental health from an afterthought into a core aspect of workplace culture.
1 November 2024
Will BJP’s infiltration pitch in Bengal and Assam pay off?
Infiltration from India’s border with Bangladesh has become a key component of Bharatiya Janata Party’s strategy for state assembly elections.
1 November 2024