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The creation of a new government division is being proposed to oversee the human rights situation inside prisons and other places of incarceration.
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Editorial
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Bengal's forgotten slave trade: Portuguese, Arakanese and Dutch trafficking networks
In Focus
The seventeenth century Bengal slave trade by Portuguese and Arakanese networks paradoxically accelerated regional economic and urban growth.
Mufazzal Haider Chaudhury and the idea of Bangladesh
27 July 2026, 00:10 AM
In Focus
On Mufazzal Haider Chaudhury's birth centenary, his son reflects on Bangladesh's founding ideals, contested history, and uncertain present.
Bangladesh collects only half as much corporate tax as peers
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Shows OECD report as generous tax breaks, weak enforcement and informality keep corporate tax collection low
Business Plus / Women built the RMG might. Now they are losing ground
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The strange grief of seeing our parents age
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Wisdom
The future of the Bangladesh-China-Myanmar Economic Corridor
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Geopolitical Insights
Rain, floods damaged crops worth Tk 478cr
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Our forestry policy must be rooted in local evidence
26 July 2026, 15:45 PM
Why are we still struggling to make health insurance work?
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Citizens have already answered the ‘amendment or reform’ question
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Govt bets on 15% export growth despite challenges
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Achieving SDGs by 2030 needs $421b more
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Deadline extended for appointing female director in listed firms
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Walton signs deal to expand footprint in Libya
27 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Champion Norris hands McLaren first win of 2026
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Injury-hit Tigers throw a mixed bag for Australia opener
27 July 2026, 01:10 AM
Madhumita Sarcar set to make her Bangladeshi film debut
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Essay
OpenAI says its AI models hacked a startup "on its own"
22 July 2026, 10:11 AM
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Life & Living
Perspective / Should Bangladesh follow France and keep children off social media?
23 July 2026, 16:36 PM
Life & Living
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23 July 2026, 16:24 PM
Relationships & Family
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Food & Recipes
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23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Books & Literature
Book Review: Fiction / The queen who would not stay dead
23 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Books & Literature
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Life & Living
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Life & Living
Reflections / Reconsidering Article 70 in our Constitution
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Law & Our Rights
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July charter implementation: Growing distance between BNP and the opposition is worrisome
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What Sufism can teach us about the modern world
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Mangroves, livelihoods, and Bangladesh’s economic future
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The moral architecture of Bangladesh’s parliament
Watch / What awaits Sheikh Hasina when she returns to the country?
12 July 2026, 20:58 PM
Recently, Reuters claimed that she wants to return to the country in December. But the question is, what will happen if Sheikh Hasina returns? Will she face trial? Will she be able to appeal?
Politics and religion has now gotten mixed with support for WC team: Kazi Sabir
12 July 2026, 21:15 PM
Watch today's episode of Star Discourse to find out more.
Tajuddin Ahmad: A life for Bangladesh
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Slow Reads Special
On Tajuddin Ahmad's 101st birth anniversary, revisiting his life, leadership, and enduring legacy.
Flightpaths strewn with tall buildings
22 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Year after year the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) has been battling to keep the airspace surrounding Dhaka’s airports clean of buildings that exceed the height limit.
Star Special / Rohingyas coming in through hidden hill routes
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Investigative Stories
They quietly enter Bangladesh via remote forests in Bandarban; local trafficking networks help them evade security checkpoints, find work
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Family finds Bobi Begum, missing for 25 years, at her grave
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Obituary
The untold story behind 1971’s two most haunting photographs
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Invisible children of recycling
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Why Bangladesh’s children are in school but not learning
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23 July 2026, 00:01 AM
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