Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The Daily Star / When independent newspapers burn, so does democracy
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
Climate change demands a smarter approach to healthcare
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Interview / ‘Even BNP is not beyond ICT’s reach if it commits crimes against humanity’
7 hour(s) ago
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How to grow more rice without draining the land
23 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Rethinking canal dredging to improve flood management
23 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Ecocide is hard to litigate, but we must still demand accountability
23 April 2026, 12:00 PM
MIND THE GAP
Global buyers must share the cost in RMG’s green transition
23 April 2026, 09:00 AM
RMG NOTES
When a cartoon becomes a crime, again
22 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Nutritional literacy can reduce healthcare costs in Bangladesh
22 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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How poor governance broke Bangladesh's immunisation model
22 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Myanmar’s military junta is losing power
The junta appears more vulnerable than ever. The formerly 500,000-strong military currently stands at around 150,000 troops or fewer and is severely overstretched.
13 January 2024, 04:00 AM
All the ‘skill talk’ in university education
What skills? Who decides what is relevant for our education system?
13 January 2024, 01:00 AM
A prelude to tomorrow
Sometimes, our lust for power brings hell to earth. We let the fire burn and kill humanity.
12 January 2024, 13:59 PM
Creating safe public spaces for women: A collective responsibility
Creating safe and empowering public spaces demands a multidimensional approach, the first step of which is initiating table conversations.
12 January 2024, 06:30 AM
Business should look past gender
Women-led businesses are catalysts for social progress
12 January 2024, 05:00 AM
Word of the Election Year: Dummy
Politicians provided a steady supply of obnoxious, potentially title-winning examples
12 January 2024, 01:00 AM
From one party to one person: What was de facto is now de jure
The most important outcome of this election is the emergence of Sheikh Hasina as the supreme leader of the country.
11 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Dissolve the people, elect a new one?
Politics 101 today runs the risk of being solely authored by autocrats from all over the world.
11 January 2024, 02:00 AM
Russia and the economic consequences of war
After 22 months of invasion, let’s evaluate whether it was worth it or not for Russia to invade Ukraine.
11 January 2024, 00:00 AM
Can we have bicycle highways, too?
Let’s get over the prejudice that expressways are for cars.
10 January 2024, 04:00 AM
Women and politics in the disinformation era
Left unchecked, gendered disinformation poses a serious threat to women’s equal political participation.
10 January 2024, 02:00 AM
Observing the ‘election observers’
Bangladesh now has a new government, determined through an election held on January 7 that was described as “controversial" in well-known international press
10 January 2024, 01:00 AM
The Great Game will continue
The absence of democratic behaviour is no longer hidden under the carpet.
9 January 2024, 13:00 PM
What the economy may look like in 2024
The verdict so far is that the year will see slow GDP growth but also experience lower inflation.
9 January 2024, 03:00 AM
What will happen to multi-party democracy in Bangladesh?
The way the election has been held this time has made us worried about the future of democracy in the country.
9 January 2024, 01:00 AM
A review of the 2024 electoral drama
The fact that a fair and impartial election is not possible under the ruling party’s government has become clear once again.
8 January 2024, 14:00 PM
What lies ahead for Bangladesh’s economy?
To overcome the economic crisis, no doubt, the country needs strong economic leadership, backed by strong political will.
8 January 2024, 03:49 AM
The election is not the endgame
“What’s the point of this election?” Its winner has already been predetermined.
8 January 2024, 02:00 AM
Bangladesh's election formality is over. What’s next?
The only escape from this dire situation lies within ourselves, particularly the youth.
8 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Political parties need to behave more responsibly towards the electorate
The people have to be more alert, assertive, and vocal.
7 January 2024, 14:00 PM