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Mahfuz Anam

THE THIRD VIEW

Editor and publisher, The Daily Star

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Column by Mahfuz Anam / A picture that lays bare the decay of our education system

Why have we failed to give quality education to schoolgoers?
27 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Before Hasina lost in the court of law, she had lost in the court of the people

Her reputation lies in ruins and her political career buried under a mountain of debris of self-righteous arrogance, misgovernance, and impunity
20 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Lessons from Mamdani’s win

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Lessons from Mamdani’s magic: Put voters at the centre of our politics

No compromise on holding elections on time
6 November 2025, 18:30 PM
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End impunity, uphold press freedom

The Daily Star joins the freedom-loving world today in observing the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.
1 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Column by Mahfuz Anam / Yunus, Charter, and Our Future

Can the vision for 'New Bangladesh' ignore the poor, farmers, workers, youth, women, or employment and climate crises?
23 October 2025, 18:30 PM
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Editor's Note

We are delighted to welcome you to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, presented by The Daily Star.
25 September 2025, 18:00 PM
justice system

Column by Mahfuz Anam / Can justice be dispensed in an unjust manner?

We must never forget for a moment that rule of law must be practised in its totality, and not through convenient segments.
18 September 2025, 18:30 PM
action against genocide

Special column by Mahfuz Anam / Act now, enough of silence

It is a moral imperative that all of humanity rise up and act now
11 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Editor’s note

We are delighted to welcome you to the latest issue of Your Property Guru, presented by The Daily Star. In this quarterly edition, we bring you highlights of the latest trends and insights from the dynamic real estate industry in Bangladesh, aiming to keep you informed and ahead in a constantly evolving market.
14 September 2024, 18:00 PM
business community urges interim government support

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Business community's voice needed in the interim government

It is necessary for keeping the wheels of growth running and attracting foreign investment in the new Bangladesh.
12 September 2024, 18:30 PM
Editors meeting with the chief adviser of Bangladesh

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Two hours with the chief adviser

The most challenging task the CA sought our help in was to work towards unifying the nation.
5 September 2024, 18:30 PM
enforced disappearances in Bangladesh

How could we have descended to such depravity?

Extrajudicial killings and disappearances should never reappear
29 August 2024, 18:00 PM
strengthen the chief adviser's role in government

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Strengthen the chief adviser's hands

Let us not take a wrong step and miss the opportunity that the latest uprising has brought us to rebuild the country of our dreams.
22 August 2024, 18:30 PM
 fall of Sheikh Hasina

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Taste of freedom regained

A magnificent opportunity with potential pitfalls.
15 August 2024, 18:30 PM
Killings during quota reform movement

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Mindless killing changed everything

Blinded by unquestioned power, the government is refusing to accept the new reality.
1 August 2024, 18:30 PM
quota reform movement

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Are we going to learn from our mistakes or keep repeating them?

What is said by the power and what is believed by the people may not be the same.
25 July 2024, 18:30 PM
Abu Sayed murder case

Why was Abu Sayed shot dead in cold blood?

Why was Abu Sayed of Rangpur's Begum Rokeya University shot down by police? He was standing alone, totally unarmed with arms stretched out, holding no weapons but a stick
18 July 2024, 03:52 AM
Latifur Rahman with Matiur Rahman and Mahfuz Anam

Tribute by Mahfuz Anam: Remembering the flagbearer of independent journalism

As we commemorate Latifur Rahman, we miss his presence, warmth and personal touch in championing the cause of independent journalism.
30 June 2024, 18:30 PM
government to seek extradition of Sheikh Hasina

Column by Mahfuz Anam: From people to a ‘bubble’

Today's Awami League only speaks to the mirror because it cannot tolerate the retort that would come if it spoke to the people.
27 June 2024, 18:15 PM
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The Poet Speaks

A reprint of an interview of Sufia Kamal by Mahfuz Anam.
20 June 2024, 08:30 AM
Modi India's election 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: The majesty of ‘public will’

India's election proved once again that, if allowed free expression, public will always strengthens democracy.
7 June 2024, 01:00 AM
hurting religious sentiments

Column by Mahfuz Anam: What constitutes hurting religious sentiments?

The issue of religious tolerance have become a matter of great concern as we see a global rise in narrow-mindedness, prejudice and hatred.
16 May 2024, 18:15 PM
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Editor’s  note

Welcome to the latest issue of ‘Your Property Guru,’ proudly presented by The Daily Star. Embark on a journey through Bangladesh’s real estate landscape with unparalleled depth and insight.
13 May 2024, 18:00 PM
intellectual freedom on US campuses

Column by Mahfuz Anam: End of academic freedom on US campuses?

The passage of Antisemitism Awareness Act is the most direct attack on the principles and values of the First Amendment in the US.
9 May 2024, 18:12 PM
World Press Freedom Day 2024

Column by Mahfuz Anam: Has Bangladesh gained anything by a restrictive press?

The latest Bangladesh Bank restriction on journalists is anti-democratic, anti-free press and anti-public interest.
2 May 2024, 18:15 PM
Cost of electronic voting machines in Bangladesh

EVMs, the EC, and waste of public money

Why did the EVM experiment fall on its face?
25 April 2024, 18:00 PM
Student politics in Buet

Student politics, Buet and ‘Smart Bangladesh’

General students of Buet have been vehemently opposing the reintroduction of student politics on their campus, the reasons for which are powerful, painful, and obvious.
19 April 2024, 02:00 AM
books on Bangladesh Liberation War

The war that we need to know so much more about

Our Liberation War is something we are proud to talk about, read about, and reminisce about but have not done much research on.
28 March 2024, 18:00 PM

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