Rising cyber violence is a blot on Smart Bangladesh
Coordinated response vital to protect female internet users
Elections without choice: A leaf out of autocrats’ playbook
As the country is heading towards an exercise that the incumbent is calling an election, it is imperative that we understand what is in the making.
The relevance of Universal Declaration of Human Rights
If the community of states had a common religion, then that could have been the UDHR
Editorial
Jolting inefficiency of Meteorological Department
Accurate seismic data essential to emergency earthquake response
Do human rights exist only to be trampled?
Governments must make sincere commitments to uphold them
Dead men tell no tales—but they do in police cases
Ghost cases are a clear violation of the fundamental rights of the accused
Views
Responsible investors can transform fashion supply chains
Fashion and textile supply chains stand to benefit greatly from the rise of the responsible investor.
Human Rights Day / Democracy is in distress
Can democracy and development survive this onslaught on human rights and the rule of law?
International Anti-Corruption Day / Corruption, zero-sum politics and democratic decline
Governments that score low in corruption indexes are more prone to use force and violence to control and suppress dissensions and protests.
In Focus
Haraprasad Shastri: An Unusual Pundit
Haraprasad Shastri (1853-1931, Bhattacharya was the original family name) was a Sanskrit scholar, commonly referred to as a ‘pundit.
How did the U.S. and Bangladesh come to be at the same negotiating table on climate change?
We hear a lot about the COP meetings in the media. Most of what we hear is generally around the time when these meetings of high-ranking officials from most of the countries of the world are held, usually late November or early December.
Voyages and visions / Dutch perspectives on early-modern Bengal
The riverine area of Bengal has held a significant position in Indian Ocean trade for centuries and has also given rise to different narratives about the region in European accounts.
Letters to the Editor
When will the government learn from past dengue outbreaks?
We even have our own experts repeatedly giving warnings ahead of the dengue season, and every year, they fall on deaf ears.
Install fire-escape facilities in every building
In high-rise buildings, there should be fire-proof steel staircases for evacuation.
Railway passengers need comfortable seating arrangement
Sadly, there are not enough seats for the passengers to sit and take rest on the platform.
Views Multimedia
Tackling the causes behind fire incidents
Dr Syeda Sultana Razia speaks to The Daily Star Opinion regarding the causes behind frequent fires and some possible solutions.
Our reality versus government's narrative
Why is there so much difference between the reality of common people and that which the government wants to see or project?
Poor policy and market management have caused price hikes
Why is the government failing to manage the market as they should?
Sued under DSA, woman dies in Rab custody
According to family members, Rab said the 38-year-old Sultana Jasmine suffered a stroke in their custody, but her relatives insisted that she had no medical issues
Have we been able to establish a state different from Pakistan?
Through the Liberation War of 1971, the people of this region wanted to establish a state that would not be built in the model of Pakistan. Fifty-two years later, can we say we have achieved that goal?
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‘A violent crackdown during elections does not inspire voter confidence’
The human rights situation in Bangladesh is extremely concerning due to the nation’s steady slide towards authoritarianism.
Bangladesh’s energy transition journey so far
Bangladesh’s trajectory towards energy transition has been challenging but also provides valuable opportunities for other countries to learn from it.
Images you cannot unsee
We will remember the faces of the smiling Gazan children and their families in the photos—the faces of people who have been wiped out for no fault of their own.
VIP movements are Dhaka’s undiagnosed illness
If the capital's traffic condition makes you angry, you're normal
Empowering women, sustaining the environment
Amid multifaceted challenges, there is a story of interconnectedness of women and the environment.
Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has BNP served its supporters well?
The BNP failed to reap anything effective from the huge public support that it was able to garner late last year.
Does India have a hit list?
The attempted murder of Sikh separatist, Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a US citizen, in New York City, allegedly at the behest of an Indian government official in New Delhi, has cast a shadow over India’s global image.
A civility test between Israelis and Palestinians
As opposed to the negative and pejorative assumptions about Palestinians, Israelis are routinely described as civilised and democratic.
To combat gender-based violence, do away with systemic bias
Gender inequality and violence as the outcome of a society are symptomatic of the ethos that shape policies, family structures and opportunities for men and women.
Justice and finance at COP28
COP28 in Dubai highlights the pressing issues of climate justice and financing amid a worsening climate emergency.
