While some buy citizenship, others can’t even afford eggs
Why have the price hikes not pushed regular citizens into action, fuelled by anger?
To women who 'must' do it all
Being a good wife is one of the primary teachings a girl receives in our society, but being a good husband, sadly, is not something boys are taught.
The lord of water and sewers
You may have heard of Poseidon, lord of the seas. But do you know about our very own lord of water and sewers?
Overcoming challenges of LDC graduation
The United Nations Committee on Development Policy (UN-CDP) determined in February 2021 that Bangladesh has satisfied all three requirements to graduate from the category of Least Developed Country (LDC) for the second time.
Biman’s never-ending turbulence
With such poor conditions of pilots and staff, Biman will not be able to compete with other airlines and will continue to endanger its passengers and the prestige of the country.
Hopes, disappointments and this year’s Ekushey Boi Mela
"I don’t believe that we will get redress from the government in this matter. The only way out is a total reform of the state": Altaf Parvez, writer and researcher.
Abdus Selim’s poetry compilation of the ‘60s is a time machine
Abdus Selim’s translation and compilation is a time machine for all of us living in the new age, where poems have become much neutered.
Protest against the decision to not allot a stall for Adarsha
Adarsha owner Mahabub Rahman, activist Baki Billah, journalist Bithy Shoptorshi and artist Arup Rahee have spoken to The Daily Star Opinion.
January 6, 2023
Working with a broken mind
For someone with a serious mental health issue, getting up from bed every day is a great challenge.
December 27, 2022
A slap on the face of our democracy
The political culture that has been bred in the country by the ruling party is one of impunity, where party members are, directly or indirectly, encouraged to violently suppress dissenting voices. The slapping of Inamul Haque is merely a result of that attitude.
December 8, 2022
What is the Awami League afraid of?
All these rules, restrictions, and obstructions indicate they may fear the reawakening of the opposition.
December 2, 2022
Why do crossfires seem so popular?
Extrajudicial killings is appealing to people who feel their justice system will fail them.
November 28, 2022
‘To avoid rice shortage, markets must function well’
Dr Mohammad Jahangir Alam of BAU talks to The Daily Star about the country's rice production.
November 18, 2022
Why are our resources wasted on lavish building projects?
We shouldn't be squandering money on buildings when our services need funds
November 5, 2022
US resolution on 1971 genocide must get rid of divisive language
The attempt to delineate Hindus as separate from Bengalis in Bangladesh is unacceptable to us as a nation
October 24, 2022
Bootlickers only?
The government is taking measures to snip out people who, they believe, have relations with the opposition or may somehow favour the opposition in the times of election.
September 21, 2022
How can we prevent suicides among the youth?
There needs to be a concerted effort to decrease the burden on our youth and listen to their problems intently
September 8, 2022
Should student politics extend into private universities?
Yes, but not through Chhatra League
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