Volker Turk arrives tomorrow to discuss rights situation with govt
UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk is set to arrive in Dhaka tomorrow to discuss the updates on Bangladesh’s human rights situation in the aftermath of the political changeover
3d ago
Extreme weather events threatening food security
Since May last year, Bangladesh faced more than a dozen extreme weather events -- four cyclones, nine incidents of floods, and multiple spells of heavy rains, heatwaves, and cold waves -- and now they threaten food security..These events not only harmed individual farmers and food security
2w ago
Conflicts in Lebanon: Years of hard work gone in blink of an eye
On September 23, in the blink of an eye, Shahadat Hossain’s years of savings, blood, sweat and toil became rubble.
3w ago
Bangladeshis in Lebanon: Terrified and displaced
Bangladeshis in Lebanon are passing their days in sheer uncertainty amid a military campaign by Israel.
3w ago
'India needs a clear security assurance from Bangladesh'
If Dhaka assures Delhi that it will address India's security concerns, this could serve as the foundation for a strong relationship.
3w ago
Anwar ibrahim’s visit: A chance to root out graft from labour hiring
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s visit to Bangladesh has created an opportunity to restructure the labour recruitment process that has long been mired in corruption and exploitation, analysts said.
3w ago
Call on Malaysia to dismantle syndicate
Dhaka should call on Kuala Lumpur to dismantle the labour recruitment syndicate that has created havoc for hundreds of thousands of Bangladeshi workers in Malaysia.
4w ago
Yunus's visit to UNGA a 'tour de force': Michael Kugelman
In an exclusive email interview with The Daily Star, Kugelman discussed the significance of Yunus's trip and its potential impact on Bangladesh's diplomacy, economy, and humanitarian challenges
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January 7, 2024
Int’l community keeping a close watch on polls
The international community will be closely watching the election today to see how peaceful and participatory it is after the boycott of the BNP and its allies, which made it a one-sided affair.
January 5, 2024
An uneasy stability the likely outcome
South Asia politics expert Michael Kugelman shares his view with The Daily Star on possible post-election global response
November 27, 2023
Hope of justice for Rohingyas getting brighter
The fight for justice for Rohingyas is gaining momentum with more countries joining the genocide case with the International Court of Justice (ICJ), while the Myanmar military junta that committed genocide against the ethnic group now faces tougher resistance since its coup in 2021.
November 19, 2023
Growing Conflict In Myanmar: BGB put on high alert to stave off influx
Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) has been put on high alert along the Myanmar border to prevent any influx of people from the neighbouring country that has witnessed renewed fighting between the armed rebel groups and Myanmar junta.
November 18, 2023
Foreign countries’ meddling harms nation’s image
The increasing interest of some foreign countries in Bangladesh’s upcoming general election can be seen as a reflection of their response to the country’s divisive politics and the current state of democracy, say foreign policy analysts.
November 17, 2023
Geopolitical Challenges: Bangladesh to face growing pressure
Washington has been repeating its calls for a free and fair election in Bangladesh. Meanwhile, Delhi, after much silence, told the US at a meeting in New Delhi that it was Bangladesh’s “internal issue”.
November 15, 2023
Number of Bangladeshi students in US rose 300% in 10 years
The number of Bangladeshi students studying in the United States have increased by more than 300 percent in the last decade
November 9, 2023
Great Power Competition: Bangladesh may remain a key battleground
Bangladesh will likely remain a key battleground for great power competition in the coming years, given its unique locational position and recent geopolitical trends, including the rise of India and growing Sino-US tensions in the South China Sea, according to a new study.
November 8, 2023
Breaking Political Deadlock: Diplomats keen on finding peaceful solution
Worried over recent political violence and impasse ahead of the next election, foreign diplomats in Dhaka are approaching the government, ruling Awami League and opposition parties, and urging them to find solutions.
November 7, 2023
Rohingyas willing to go home, not to model villages
Rohingya refugees who interacted with the Myanmar delegation in Cox’s Bazar at the end of last month expressed their resolve to return to their original homes, not to the villages or camps set up for them in the Rakhine State.
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