The UN Secretary-General appears frustrated for three reasons

In effect, ESMA seems to be nothing short of a joint exploitation tactic by the government and businesses to further oppress workers.

The rough way in which even stalwarts like Tamim and Shakib are handled speaks volumes about the overall mistreatment of players by the BCB.

Meat being less expensive than green chillies somehow symbolises the national failure of setting our priorities right.

July 8, 2023 marks the first death anniversary of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Mr Abe was assassinated by a gunshot on July 8 last year while delivering a campaign speech in Nara, Japan. 

The key question, however, remains: to what extent have our current economic challenges been addressed by the new budget? It hasn't done proper justice to answer this question.

The Vortex is a collage of selfless acts to help victims of the Bhola cyclone and the Liberation War of Bangladesh in 1971.

The idea that life could travel through space to land on Earth once seemed outlandish.

The more things change, the more they remain the same – is there any phrase that captures Dhaka as succinctly? On the one hand, our capital city is growing at an unimaginable pace, with rapid changes to its skyline and outskirts.

But is animal cruelty something we only condemn during this particular time of year? What are the subtle and not-so-subtle acts of cruelty we exhibit as we interact with/rear/raise/consume livestock/pets/wildlife?

The prospect of a free and fair election is still eluding us.

The legend of Louis Kahn remains strong.

Modi's recent visit to Washington appears to mark a new chapter in the India-US relationship.

All children on Earth are entitled to the right to privacy, and we must respect it, be it offline or online.

Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader discusses politics and elections in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.

Road, Transport, and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that attempts are being made to plunge the country in turmoil ahead of the upcoming election

The resolution of the Rohingya crisis appears to have met a dead end. Quite predictably, yet another round of questionable repatriation efforts has stalled.

China’s endeavour mustn’t be viewed in an unalloyed light.

Bangladesh has access to one invaluable natural resource in abundance: sunlight. But are we doing enough to harness its power?

Drug lords are finding innovative ways – including manipulating the desperate Rohingya refugees – and new routes to bring drugs into the country.