Prioritise the well-being of our protectors

Firefighters must have proper compensation, health insurance, and safety gear

2h ago

Are we ready for the upcoming floods?

Reports of slow, sloppy embankment works worrying

4h ago

Kashmir’s bloodstained meadows: Can the SCO show a road to reconciliation?

The SCO's flexibility allows rivals to engage without losing face—a vital feature for South Asia’s fractured geopolitics.

8h ago
Views

Views

Trump’s Xanadu: Power, spectacle, and the mirage of control

Trump serves as a reminder of the fragility of power when built on illusion.

From barbed wires to backbone

From Felani to Swarna, from silence to defiance, the story of Bangladesh's border is no longer written in Indian ink.

World Press Freedom Day 2025 / Combating disinformation is key to restoring trust in journalism

Press freedom must be protected from the concerted disinformation patronised by some platforms and actors.

In Focus

In Focus

Raja Pratapaditya Charitra and the Birth of Bengali History Writing

The writing of history in the Bengali language by a Bengali began around 225 years ago with the publication of Raja Pratapaditya Charitra in 1801.

How did Pahela Baishakh become a public celebration?

Although the Bengali calendar has been in use for centuries, the tradition of celebrating Pahela Baishakh as a public festival is a relatively modern development.

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?

Bangladesh must explore sending skilled nurses abroad

We must remove systemic barriers to capture the global demand for nursing.

5d ago

The promises and pressures of Bangladesh’s pharma industry

There is no doubt that Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical industry has shown remarkable potential.

5d ago

Laws exist, but silence does not

The WHO estimates that over five percent of the global population suffers from noise-related issues

5d ago

Why are young men becoming so violent?

There is a staggering lack of empathy, respect, and compassion in our society, which has seeped into many of our young people.

5d ago

Stop legal harassment through dubious cases

Authorities must protect journalists and others from this legal assault

5d ago

The scars of the 1991 cyclone remain, so do the coastal communities' vulnerabilities

Gorky is recognised as one of the deadliest tropical cyclones in recorded history.

6d ago

Remove expired vehicles from the streets

Govt must reduce air pollution, bring order in transport sector

6d ago

How the power and energy sector can come out of constant financial crunch

The sector has faced prolonged financial losses, rising public debt, and increasing fiscal burdens.

6d ago

Israel's war in Gaza: An alliance that threatens global peace

Palestine is being reduced to a business opportunity under the Trump administration. Gaza is seen as prime real estate.

6d ago

Cars are killing Earth, in more ways than we think

Cars are harmful to our health and to our environment.

6d ago