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The moral calculus of footpath evictions in Dhaka
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THE GRUDGING URBANIST
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26 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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How Bangladesh can give its women migrants a real edge
26 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Can playing a historic speech justify repeated bail denials?
26 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Digital cards and the reality of poverty in Bangladesh
26 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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The silent exclusion built into Bangladesh’s ID system
25 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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Uneven heat: How Bangladesh’s power cuts draw a map of inequality
25 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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The PMO needs a policy and programme coordination cell
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Opinion
When teachers stop being teachers
Those who choose to become teachers nowadays often do so out of necessity rather than a genuine desire to educate.
5 November 2023, 02:00 AM
BNP's options after the Oct 28 rally
There is no doubt that the country is heading towards a long-drawn confrontational politics ahead of the election.
4 November 2023, 14:00 PM
How potato prices are manipulated
Manipulation of potato prices is not new in Bangladesh.
4 November 2023, 03:00 AM
Is democracy on its deathbed again?
The relationship between citizens and the nation-state is being irreparably damaged.
4 November 2023, 02:21 AM
Has the West lost the Rest?
The images and news coming out of Gaza are so horrific that I cannot think of anything hopeful or constructive that can come of this cataclysm.
4 November 2023, 01:00 AM
The Tigers' missed opportunity to unite a nation
At the grandest stage of men's cricket, the Tigers missed an opportunity to leave a mark, precisely when the country is divided on many issues.
3 November 2023, 12:38 PM
Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or: Deserving or debatable?
Nothing in life is certain except death, taxes, and Lionel Messi winning the Ballon d’Or. But perhaps this time, it could have been Erling Haaland.
3 November 2023, 03:21 AM
All about fair and unfair elections
The current political uncertainties work out, the road to a fair election appears neither certain nor easy.
3 November 2023, 02:00 AM
Column by Mahfuz Anam: 30 years of leading The Daily Star
However bright our past may be, there is an urgent need to further strengthen public confidence in journalism.
2 November 2023, 21:06 PM
Why the government can’t control commodity prices
For any major crop, there are local and national profiteers, who make plans to maximise profits way before the crops land in the markets.
2 November 2023, 09:53 AM
Why must journalists put their lives on the line?
Crimes against journalists do not happen in a vacuum.
2 November 2023, 03:00 AM
Can bureaucrats be neutral in a win-or-lose-all battle?
Let me put it another way: is a fair election possible even if Awami League “allows” it?
2 November 2023, 02:00 AM
Decline in unemployment: Let’s pause before we celebrate
A rise in inflation will have a negative impact on the unemployment rate
2 November 2023, 01:00 AM
Will our RMG workers get an acceptable living wage?
The reaction of the owners to the workers' legitimate demand, however, has been totally unacceptable.
2 November 2023, 00:00 AM
The suffocating occupation of Palestine is now a series of war crimes
The civilian deaths in Gaza, already outrageously high due to the uncontrolled bombing by Israel, will be unimaginable during this ground war that began on October 27.
1 November 2023, 03:00 AM
Reversing the deficit of hope
Hope is not just an emotion, but a quantifiable driver of decision-making.
1 November 2023, 02:00 AM
Saleemul Huq was and will remain one of our strongest voices for the climate
The fight against climate change is difficult even at the best of times. But this week began with the loss of one of the foremost warriors in this fight.
1 November 2023, 01:00 AM
How are our farmers adapting to climate change?
Climate-resilient farming techniques help farmers adapt to the impacts of climate change and also enhance their productivity in a sustainable manner.
1 November 2023, 00:00 AM
Could BNP have avoided violence on Oct 28?
Had the BNP leadership stayed more alert, maybe the violence could have been averted to some extent, if not entirely.
31 October 2023, 13:00 PM
‘The West has given Netanyahu the licence to kill Palestinians’
The truth is that if Joe Biden tells Netanyahu enough is enough, then Netanyahu has to stop.
31 October 2023, 04:00 AM