justice

Recognising enforced disappearance is not enough. We need accountability

After the fall of the Awami League regime in August 2024, the conversations surrounding enforced disappearances have changed significantly.
30 August 2026

There's justice in life, says Raskin after Belgium eliminate USA

“Like I said, I think there was always a justice somewhere in life and the fact that something can happen like that, you can put it all you want, but we don't think that was fair,” Raskin told reporters.
7 July 2026

Acknowledge the rape epidemic

Home minister's remarks don’t fully reflect reality
1 July 2026

Arrest Faridpur gang rape perpetrators

The state must ensure women’s safety in public places
4 April 2026

Continued use of post-bail ‘shown arrested’ cases risks repeating past abuses

It is worth recalling that at his first press conference following BNP’s election victory, Bangladesh’s new prime minister, Tarique Rahman, was asked the following question:
15 March 2026

Editor's Note

Justice must not be a distant promise; it must be something every woman and girl can rely on in her daily life.
8 March 2026

We must reclaim justice from mobocracy

In any democratic society, justice is a basic right.
1 June 2025

Online dispute resolution: Making justice accessible for marginalised communities

The average case resolution length is 9.5 years, restricting underprivileged populations' access to justice.
14 March 2025

Let’s aim for a future built on equality, inclusion

For centuries, half of humanity—women—have been systematically denied their rightful place at decision-making tables.
10 March 2025

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

Reclaiming judicial independence and the struggle for justice

The independence of the judiciary cannot be viewed in isolation; it is fundamentally tied to the health of democracy.
17 October 2024

Is forcing our educators to resign the right way to go?

While demanding justice for those guilty of such wrongdoing is fair, being affiliated with a political party alone shouldn’t warrant such claims.
30 August 2024

Legality and morality: Sometimes friends, mostly foes

In most instances, legality and morality are at opposing poles of philosophical debates and pragmatic applications.
27 August 2024

Freedom without justice

If we believe that things will fall into place by just letting them take their course, we will end up with multiple catastrophes.
6 October 2023

Court’s order to sue police for torture commendable

Now it must be ensured that the order is followed through.
14 July 2023

Maguire says he has done justice at Man Utd this season

Harry Maguire claimed that he has done himself justice whenever he has had an opportunity to play for Manchester United this season.
10 April 2023

The long road since 48 hours

After the investigating officer being changed six times, the case has, in all probability, stalled.
14 February 2023

Want prompt disposal of cases to ensure justice for all: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the government wants to ensure justice for all with prompt disposal of cases, and ensure transparency and accountability in the country.
26 December 2022

Uttaran 'notice', our reply

The Daily Star is surprised at the tone and content of Uttaran's “Notice Demanding Justice” sent to it by advocate Md. Idrisur Rahman in
4 August 2017