Don’t let babies become war casualties

World must come together to save Gaza’s children from starvation

7h ago

The price of unchecked protest politics

Under the guise of “mob justice,” various groups, including students, have taken the law into their own hands.

9h ago

Debunking the Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh’s role, and the ASEAN Summit

External forces now shape Myanmar-Bangladesh dynamic in relation to the Rohingya crisis.

14h ago
Views

Views

Social media’s role in the online gambling surge

Among the most critical concerns is the unabated growth of unregulated gambling sites on the internet.

Remembering Mustafa Zaman Abbasi / A folk legend who bridged religion and culture

Abbasi was second to none in Bangladesh’s realm of folk music.

Analysis / The bold move to a flexible exchange rate regime

With the central bank agreeing to go for a flexible exchange rate, the IMF will disburse the fourth and fifth instalments in June this year.

In Focus

In Focus

Forgotten Currents / Bengal’s Ties to the Straits World

Medieval Bengal’s links to the Straits world, a narrow stretch of water connecting to Southeast Asia and beyond, are overlooked. This world saw not only ocean-going vessels, but also coastal and localised traffic which, like riverine transport, has gone largely unrecorded.

Muktadhara / How Tagore Exposed the Tyranny of Nationalism

Rabindranath Tagore, whose genius touched nearly every branch of the arts and literature, left an indelible imprint on the world of drama—not merely as a playwright, but as an actor, director, and visionary of the stage.

New Year, Old Questions: What Will the State Do for the Hills?

When the cuckoo begins to call from the distant peaks of the hills, and the southern breeze carries the gentle fragrance of newly blossomed wildflowers in vibrant hues, the hills awaken in their own colors—ushering in the celebration of the eternal tradition of welcoming a new year and bidding farewell to the previous year

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

NHRC response to The Daily Star editorial

The National Human Rights Commission of Bangladesh responds to an editorial by The Daily Star.

Destruction of Hargazi Canal

There are no visible changes yet.

Who will listen to the woes of trainee doctors?

The trainee doctors at BSMMU have been demanding an increase of monthly allowance from Tk 20,000 to Tk 50,000 – a demand which is justified.

Views Multimedia

Views Multimedia

How accurate is Trump's claim about $29 million?

How might Trump's statement impact Bangladesh? How should Bangladesh actually handle this issue?

‘King's Party’ tag still sticks on BNP: Samantha Sharmin

What defines a youth-led movement? What ideologies would they embrace? Who are they inviting to join?

How could 30,000 foreigners stay here without valid papers?

Jamil Khan from The Daily Star discusses this issue with Sadi Muhammad Alok in today's Star Viewsroom

If we have Martyred Intellectuals Day, why isn't there a Martyred Workers Day?

Professor Dr Salimullah Khan holds an in-depth conversation with The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam.

Not only Rab, but entire state machinery involved in enforced disappearances

The Commission of Inquiry into Disappearances recommended that Rab be abolished. But the question is, will the number of enforced disappearances and murders decrease if Rab is abolished?

Don’t let babies become war casualties

World must come together to save Gaza’s children from starvation

7h ago

The price of unchecked protest politics

Under the guise of “mob justice,” various groups, including students, have taken the law into their own hands.

9h ago

Debunking the Rohingya crisis, Bangladesh’s role, and the ASEAN Summit

External forces now shape Myanmar-Bangladesh dynamic in relation to the Rohingya crisis.

14h ago

When protest turns into a mob

When protest seeks to punish through pressure, it crosses a clear ethical line

16h ago

Why Bangladesh Competition Commission needs reform

Our anti-cartel enforcement mechanism has to be more comprehensive.

16h ago

Repair risky bridges and culverts urgently

RHD must keep up inspections, ensure accountability for shoddy work.

17h ago

India’s ‘push-in’ policy: What is the message for Bangladesh?

These push-in operations are political signals—of frustration and control.

19h ago

A promising start to financial justice for victims of scams

Govt must stay the course to recover stolen assets

1d ago

Who will answer for Nusraat Faria’s detention?

Did good sense triumph? Or was it an outrageous travesty? The comments on social media suggest that most people feel it was clearly the latter. And these comments all centre around the same questions

1d ago

Social media’s role in the online gambling surge

Among the most critical concerns is the unabated growth of unregulated gambling sites on the internet.

1d ago