Horrors of the Gaza genocide: Through a survivor’s eyes
This is an eye-witness account, the story of a Palestinian in Gaza, a human being, a 24-year-old medical student, his real human life of love and loss, and a human testimony of war crimes perpetrated by the Israeli government and the military in the deadliest campaign of bombings and mass killings in recent history.
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Israel-Iran: Hell on earth
The US’ need for a highly measured, or even lack of response from Israel cannot be overstated.
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Iran’s attacks on Israel: Bark, not bite
If Iran had truly intended to cause serious damage, then it would have done so.
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‘Ballots, not bullets, for Palestine’
Lt General Jebril Alrjoub, general secretary of the Palestinian National Movement FATEH, speaks to The Daily Star.
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'The Liberation War became a centre of big power rivalry'
Veteran diplomat M Humayun Kabir discusses the geopolitical history of Bangladesh's Liberation War in an exlcusive interview.
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Oscars 2024: War won big, but the problem wasn’t the winners
The grandest night in Hollywood was filled with stars steering a bit too clear from pressing political issues, unlike previous years.
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Backing Israel’s genocide: Not just the US
The recent development has been seen as a distinct escalation of India’s support for Israel.
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A devastating act of reason
US airman dies after setting self on fire outside an Israeli embassy
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October 15, 2023
How should we talk about Palestine, Hamas, and Israel?
The moral contest unfolding in the media and on social media is getting messy.
September 25, 2023
Our banking sector, where no rules apply for vested quarters
In the banking sector of Bangladesh, exemptions from rules and regulations for powerful loan defaulters seem to be the default rules.
August 30, 2023
'The numbers on our list might only be the tip of the iceberg'
We hope the Bangladesh government will take the crucial step of ratifying the ICPPED.
August 27, 2023
Did the Wagner drama expose Putin’s weakness?
The fact that such a high-profile political challenger was thrown off the scene reflects the unbound nature of political options that Putin still has.
August 13, 2023
Barbenheimer was insensitive, actually
Why is it okay to make memes and jokes about Hiroshima and Nagasaki?
August 4, 2023
Trump’s third indictment shows America’s real national security threat
Trump's latest indictment is the gravest of all. More so, it is the most important indictment ever to protect American democracy against anyone.
June 27, 2023
When political humour lands in troubled waters
More often than not, governments have issues with political humour because they don’t want to be called out for their incompetencies.
June 8, 2023
‘The IEPMP serves Japan’s interest over Bangladesh’
We have more viable options of transitioning to solar and wind energy, which are proven and significantly cheaper. But it seems that the government is more interested in supporting the Japanese firm Jica.
June 5, 2023
Inside the chaotic Anuv Jain concert: What concertgoers and organisers have to say
Disappointed fans claim frustratingly messy circumstances ruined the show, while organisers offer explanations.
May 30, 2023
The Erdogan era lives on, as does the power of populism
A deep dive into Erdogan's tenure reveals rather bloodthirsty politics, but people consume the surface he puts out: that he's all for Turkiye and the oppressed and whatnot.
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