Student politics, Buet and ‘Smart Bangladesh’
General students of Buet have been vehemently opposing the reintroduction of student politics on their campus, the reasons for which are powerful, painful, and obvious.
1w ago
The war that we need to know so much more about
Our Liberation War is something we are proud to talk about, read about, and reminisce about but have not done much research on.
4w ago
Column by Mahfuz Anam: From largest open-air prison to 'greatest open-air graveyard'
Israel is using starvation as a weapon against the people of Gaza.
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The speech and those transformative days of March ‘71
The speech was a beautiful blend of clarity for us and calculated vagueness for the enemy
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Editor’s Note
We are delighted to present to you the final installment of our special five-part supplement series, marking the 33rd anniversary of The Daily Star. This segment delves into the essential ideas necessary to propel Bangladesh forward and prepare it for the next big leap.
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Editor's Note
It has been 33 years since The Daily Star began its journey. We have observed plenty of changes in these long years and feel proud and humbled to witness all the leaps and bounds our society has braved in the lifestyle sector.
2m ago
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Another veto prolongs genocide in Gaza
The goal of the genocide in Gaza is to take over what's left of Palestinian land.
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July 21, 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Our political culture – you reap what you sow
Our people, but for whose hard work, sacrifice, and love for the country we would not have come where we have, deserve better.
July 14, 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Need for a change in our political culture
BNP to some extent and AL to a far greater extent have changed Bangladesh. Can’t we expect them to change themselves, even a bit?
July 7, 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Politics at crossroads
The prospect of a free and fair election is still eluding us.
June 9, 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Free and fair elections for our sake, not because of US visa policy
The truth is, we have made a shambles of our elections and have weakened most of the accountability structures.
May 19, 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: The middle income ‘intellectual’ trap
The intellectual trap refers to a country’s policymakers’ inability to ensure crucial intellectual freedom.
May 5, 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: DSA was legislated ignoring journalists
And it is being amended in the same way.
April 14, 2023
Editor’s Note
Pahela Baishakh is a reminder of our rich culture and beauty and we welcome the Bengali New Year with celebrations of our tradition in all its magnificence and glory.
April 7, 2023
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Only journalists can protect journalism
Others will never do, as they only want to use us
April 6, 2023
Goodbye, gentle soul
On meeting Rokia Afzal Rahman for the first time, one would most likely be disarmed by her demeanour.
March 26, 2023
Editor’s note
Many words are written every year in remembrance of the spirit of ’71. For all our essays, reports and opinion pieces on the legacy of the Liberation War, a certain texture of the history is nevertheless lost amidst the grand political narratives being crafted.
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