The unfinished promise of decent work in Bangladesh
1 May 2026, 10:00 AM
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UAE’s exit from OPEC: What comes next?
1 May 2026, 16:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Politicisation of our professions
1 May 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
More lanes or trains? Rethinking the Dhaka-Chattogram corridor
30 April 2026, 08:00 AM
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Bangladesh’s solar ambition needs skilled hands to succeed
30 April 2026, 13:00 PM
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Fighting terrorism without losing the republic
30 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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Int’l Day Against Corporal Punishment of Children / Time is ticking on ending corporal punishment in Bangladesh
30 April 2026, 09:00 AM
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As Gaza fades from headlines, a flotilla reminds us that silence is not peace
29 April 2026, 15:44 PM
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Is Bangladesh-US trade deal a backdoor for GMO dumping?
29 April 2026, 10:00 AM
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How the Kabinnama can protect Bangladeshi Muslim women’s rights
29 April 2026, 11:00 AM
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The role of bystanders during a crisis: An impediment or asset to rescue efforts?
Just one bystander can cause enough distraction to move the focus from the real situation on hand—which is to stabilise the emergency situation and save lives. So, who is responsible?
5 April 2023, 16:31 PM
My dearest Roki
As I think of Roki, her infectious smile, glowing energy, and caring nature flood my mind with beautiful memories.
5 April 2023, 16:00 PM
A torchbearer for women’s economic empowerment
Roki Apa, you will be missed, but your legacy of empowering women economically will live on.
5 April 2023, 14:30 PM
Can ballots ensure free and fair elections?
A genuinely inclusive election depends on a wide range of factors, many of which the Election Commission cannot even begin to address
5 April 2023, 12:53 PM
Trump’s indictment bodes well for democracy
In addition to boasting about his infallibility, Trump has already embraced tried and true staples of fascist rhetoric.
5 April 2023, 09:00 AM
Tackling the causes behind fire incidents
Dr Syeda Sultana Razia speaks to The Daily Star Opinion regarding the causes behind frequent fires and some possible solutions.
5 April 2023, 06:00 AM
Pessimism, indecisiveness: A worrisome state of university students
Fear of failure and negative thoughts affect a student’s life, academics, and career prospects immensely.
5 April 2023, 05:00 AM
Closer to making polluters pay
This is just one step, although a very important one, towards getting justice for the victims of climate change.
5 April 2023, 02:00 AM
An attempt to impede free journalism
Even if the state has an objection against a citizen’s activity, can they legally pick up that person?
4 April 2023, 17:00 PM
'Shangbadik' termed 'shanghatik' for a reason
Ultimately, for the sake of being relevant and “spicy,” there are these so-called journalists who forget their moral duties and succumb to the pressure of going “viral.”
4 April 2023, 14:30 PM
Of mortality and unlearnt lessons: A follow-up
The fire gutted nearly every shop in the beloved shopping complex among Dhaka residents for the multitude of thrift clothing shops.
4 April 2023, 09:35 AM
A turning point in the struggle for climate justice
With the adoption of the resolution and ICJ involvement soon, the concept of climate justice will likely turn into a movement for equity.
4 April 2023, 07:21 AM
How to make sure women entrepreneurs continue to thrive
Despite the increased participation of women in different sectors, there remains a lack of dynamism in their employment.
4 April 2023, 04:00 AM
When hunger strikes
Addressing the inflationary pressure and the resulting food insecurity of the poorer households need to be the top priority now.
3 April 2023, 17:00 PM
Spare our rivers from certain death
The condition our rivers are in right now is a threat to our existence.
3 April 2023, 15:00 PM
DSA and the quest for an obliged press
A free and independent press is essential for any democratic society, and journalists must be allowed to report on issues of public interest without fear of retaliation or censorship.
3 April 2023, 13:00 PM
Xi Jinping’s Idea of World Order
While the United States is betting on a polarised world, China is doing everything it can to advance a more fragmented one.
3 April 2023, 11:00 AM
How to prevent gas explosions
A cheap solution has been around for decades
3 April 2023, 09:00 AM
Myanmar’s hybrid democracy is no democracy at all
The international community is rightfully saying that the junta is using legal instruments to gain legitimacy in the political landscape through a staged, superficial election “process”.
3 April 2023, 05:00 AM
The illusion of food self-sufficiency
If Bangladesh is self-sufficient in food, price hikes in the international market should not affect the domestic prices.
2 April 2023, 16:00 PM