Gazi Nazrul’s case raises bigger questions for parliament
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Chattogram port’s empty-container problem needs more than quick fixes
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Our digital evidence framework must evolve with AI
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Our forestry policy must be rooted in local evidence
26 July 2026, 15:45 PM
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Why are we still struggling to make health insurance work?
26 July 2026, 09:00 AM
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Citizens have already answered the ‘amendment or reform’ question
26 July 2026, 13:00 PM
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Interview / ‘Every child has the right to be taught by a properly trained teacher’
26 July 2026, 10:00 AM
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Mangroves, livelihoods, and Bangladesh’s economic future
26 July 2026, 11:00 AM
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Before Bangladesh adds a third language, it needs the right language policy
25 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Blowin’ in the Wind
Time to build an EV conversion ecosystem at scale
25 July 2026, 13:00 PM
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The hope is not there
It feels wrong in myriad ways to say that hope isn’t there when an autocrat fell
7 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Why are young professionals leaving Bangladesh?
If you ask any multinational, regional, or large local corporate CEOs what keeps them awake at night, the most common reply is likely to be—employee retention. Be it Standard Chartered, Citibank, or PwC, many potential CEO candidates have been lost to first-world countries, and this exodus continues. They were mostly from reputed business schools or engineering universities. Their exit interviews revealed almost a common thread of answers.
7 January 2025, 02:00 AM
How food prices can be stabilised
Bangladesh’s reliance on India for onion imports is a structural vulnerability that demands a long-term strategy.
7 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The timeless art of translation
Protecting translation is a commitment to fostering empathy, understanding, and creativity in a globalised yet divided world.
6 January 2025, 07:00 AM
A call for moral tourism in CHT
If we want to be “morally correct,” our actions should align with what we stand for.
6 January 2025, 05:00 AM
Transforming police-citizen relations in Bangladesh
Bangladesh's police force has had a history marked by violence, oppression, and a lack of trust.
6 January 2025, 03:00 AM
Systemic failures, rising inequality, and the path to recovery
Until the fall of Sheikh Hasina's government in 2024, Bangladesh's economy was heavily shaped by rampant corruption, plundering, and illicit asset transfers.
6 January 2025, 02:00 AM
The global digital divide
The “digital divide” is a way to describe the inequality in the online community.
5 January 2025, 10:25 AM
The strategic significance of José Ramos-Horta’s Bangladesh visit
The visit of President Ramos-Horta marks the beginning of a new chapter in Bangladesh’s diplomatic evolution.
5 January 2025, 04:00 AM
The new year through my lenses
Bangladesh and the world's economic, political, or geopolitical outlook will be positive in 2025.
5 January 2025, 03:00 AM
A school curriculum to nurture thoughtful learners
The education authorities under the interim government have decided to revert to the curriculum introduced in 2012.
5 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Signs of hope emerge for human rights and fairness
Do you wonder if the world is crumbling before your eyes?
4 January 2025, 19:00 PM
The eye in the sky that changed our view of the universe
The James Webb Space Telescope has successfully unravelled many secrets by pushing the boundaries of astronomy and cosmology closer to the beginning of time.
4 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Neoliberal education, student rebellion, and institutional stability
Students play a crucial role as change agents, but their activism should focus on systemic improvements instead of individual retribution.
4 January 2025, 04:00 AM
'An honest, patriotic political leadership can transform the nation'
Prof Syed Munir Khasru, who heads the Institute for Policy, Advocacy, and Governance (IPAG), in an exclusive interview with The Daily Star.
4 January 2025, 02:00 AM
Pharmacies can become urban primary healthcare hubs
One of the major problems in the current healthcare system is the lack of an effective referral system and inadequate gatekeeping at tertiary care facilities. Barring emergency care and referrals from lower-tier health facilities, patients should not visit hospitals as they are meant to provide tertiary-level care
3 January 2025, 07:00 AM
Can Bangladesh and India transcend South Asia's colonial legacies?
The broader question is whether South Asia can transcend the legacies of colonialism and embrace a model of cooperation that prioritises collective well-being over individual dominance.
3 January 2025, 06:00 AM
Should Bangladesh opt for a national government?
Elections can be held after the national government tackles the critical problems that confront the country.
3 January 2025, 02:10 AM
The anatomy of free speech
Beyond laws, society must cultivate both physical and digital spaces for inclusive, civil discourse among its citizens.
3 January 2025, 02:00 AM
What we can learn from Robin Khuda
Robin Khuda, founder, and CEO of AirTrunk, a data centre company based in Australia, has recently made global headlines for an extraordinary act of largesse. AirTrunk, a company just nine years old, is on the brink of completing a $24 billion acquisition deal with a major American private equity firm.
2 January 2025, 09:40 AM