As I seek justice for my father, I want a government that practises the reforms it preaches

This weaponisation of murder cases means that my family lives in constant fear of retribution.

6h ago

Reforms are crucial to ensure women's rights

Constructive engagement must to resolve ongoing debates and challenges

8h ago

The language of oppression against women

In countless homes across this region and beyond, patriarchy does not always arrive with fists raised.

11h ago
In Focus

In Focus

In Search of Premodern Bengal’s Literary Treasures

With the passing of Professor Tony K. Stewart, Gertrude Conaway Vanderbilt Chair in Humanities Emeritus, the field of South Asian religions, and more specifically, premodern Bengali literature, has lost one of its leading lights.

In Focus / Subaltern Aspirations in Early Modern Bengal

Poetry, History, and Caste Struggle

The Legacy of Thomas Bata in Bengal

Whenever Bata shoes come to mind, we are reminded not only of how footwear became woven into the fabric of everyday life but also of an extraordinary figure linked to its history in Bangladesh

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?

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

Development is not just about macroeconomic progress

Do macroeconomic concepts reflect the realities on the ground?

6d ago

Elected leadership can restore union parishad functioning

The absence of chairmen, despite replacements, is disrupting services

1w ago

Rape culture: What can be done?

Rape culture refers to a societal environment where sexual violence is normalised, excused, or trivialised.

1w ago

Why rape happens

Sexual desire or show of power?

1w ago

Biochar: A climate solution from the ground up

Biochar is a durable, carbon-rich substance created via pyrolysis.

1w ago

Do not ignore the women suffering in silence for water

Persistent water crisis in Rangamati hills demands interventions

1w ago

Bangladesh must diversify its trade infrastructure after India's ban

Bangladesh must rethink its diplomatic and industrial strategies.

1w ago