Who will feed the unfed?

Govt should rethink strategies to combat persistent food insecurity

45m ago

What to make of Petrobangla’s new oil and gas exploration tender?

The international tender for shallow and deep sea oil and gas exploration sparks some questions regarding its potential success in attracting offshore oil and gas exploration

3h ago

Abantika: A victim of institutional neglect

The universities also didn't organise any awareness activities regarding where and how to file complaints.

2h ago
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Global Recycling Day / Reduce, reuse, recycle… and then what?

The reality is that recycling alone cannot combat the environmental impact of plastic waste.

Inadequacy in law doesn't justify enforced disappearances

Bangladesh has once again denied any instances of enforced disappearance, despite facing harsh criticism from human rights activists and calls from leading Western democracies to investigate alleged cases.

We need smart policymaking, not smart blame games in the energy sector

The authorities must start paying heed to expert recommendations on energy sector-related decisions.

In Focus

In Focus

45th Death Anniversary of Abul Mansur Ahmad / The enduring impact of Abul Mansur Ahmad’s journalism

The year 2023 marked the centennial of Abul Mansur Ahmad’s journalism—a milestone that holds not only significance but also relevance in understanding his enduring impact.

In the Name of Lalon

In a jungle by a wide river bank, a small group is sitting amongst the dangling roots of a luscious banyan tree. The single-stringed ektara, four-stringed dotara, wood-bead necklace mala, hand-spunned bright-coloured cotton gamccha and white outfits identify the members as Bauls, the traditional mystic musicians of Bangladesh.

Global South and global North

Both my parents had been actively engaged in the struggle for the liberation of Algeria from French colonialism. A few months after its independence, we left France to live in Algiers, sharing the house with two Algerian families whose women, Fatima and Jima, were like other mothers to me.

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

Trapped in a never-ending scroll?

Breaking free from the cycle of excessive consumption requires awareness.

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.

Plug the brain drain

As a developing country, Bangladesh is a victim of brain drain.

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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?

Is Bangladesh missing an opportunity?

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the world, and Bangladesh stands at a crossroads.

3d ago

'The US still cares deeply about democracy'

US ambassador Peter Haas reflects on two years in Bangladesh

4d ago

Why must consumers always get the short end of the stick?

It seems as though in every sector, the consumer is the last person whose cause is championed.

4d ago

There is so much more to the RTI Act

Clearly, most citizens are unaware of the tremendous bounties the RTI Act has to offer

4d ago

Ship hijacking reveals Bangladesh’s maritime vulnerabilities

The hijacking incident brings to light a crucial aspect of Bangladesh's dependence on the sea: the absolute need to prioritise global maritime security.

4d ago

A speech to stir 75 million souls

Bangabandhu took the stage, and instantly everyone in every corner sat (or stood) transfixed, hanging on every word.

4d ago

Climate crisis and Bangladesh's toxic tangle with arsenic

The origins of this crisis trace back to the 1970s when deep tube wells were drilled to combat infant mortality from waterborne diseases.

5d ago

Navigating the gig labyrinth

Bangladesh boasts an estimated 650,000 active online freelancers, the second-highest number in South Asia.

5d ago

You don’t have to be a Muslim to feel for the Palestinians

It is heartening to note that many large demonstrations held in Western capitals and major cities were participated in by people of all religions.

5d ago

Hamilton to Ferrari: The last dance to cement a lasting legacy

Formula 1 will see significant ripples due to the move.

5d ago
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