Labour market in Malaysia: Strict conditions raise fear of syndication
The criteria Malaysia has set for selecting Bangladeshi recruiting agencies for a fresh round of labour intake have stirred concern among experts, industry insiders, and government officials, who fear the conditions could concentrate power in the hands of a few large agencies.
19 November 2025, 18:31 PM
Mediceram in Malaysia / Dream turns into despair for 10 deported migrants
Like many others, Sufian Khan borrowed a large sum of money, hoping to go to Malaysia to change his fortune.
5 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Germany pledges support for Bangladesh’s democratic transition
In an interview with The Daily Star, German vice minister says Rohingya issue demands more global attention
4 November 2025, 08:39 AM
Interview / 'Trump’s Asia tour signals renewed US engagement in the Indo-Pacific'
Parvez Karim Abbasi, assistant professor of Economics at East West University, tells The Daily Star
3 November 2025, 06:55 AM
Rohingya crisis sidelined at ASEAN Summit
The Rohingya crisis was sidelined in the ASEAN Summit in the Malaysian capital of Kuala Lumpur on October 26-28, despite it being a regional humanitarian challenge affecting Bangladesh the most.
29 October 2025, 19:54 PM
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict signals a new geopolitical equation in South Asia
Political analyst Altaf Parvez unpacks the roots of conflict, ideological spillovers, and India’s strategic return
19 October 2025, 06:36 AM
‘One repatriation, one recruitment’
Bangladesh and Italy are working on a new mechanism under which the European country will hire one Bangladeshi worker for every irregular migrant repatriated from Italy.
18 October 2025, 21:17 PM
More British investment coming to Bangladesh
Baroness Rosie Winterton tells The Daily Star in an exclusive interview
13 October 2025, 18:10 PM
US to closely watch polls in Bangladesh
The US will be keeping a close watch on the situation in Bangladesh ahead of the next national election, as the superpower wants to promote democratic governance and human rights, say foreign policy analysts.
10 January 2023, 18:00 PM
Australia looks to boost trade, promote defence cooperation
The risk of conflict in the Indo-Pacific is increasing. Australia, one of the major powers in the region, is gearing up its relations with countries including Bangladesh.
8 January 2023, 01:40 AM
Climate Change Adaptation Funds: Only 6pc goes to locally-led initiatives
Bangladesh is one of the countries most vulnerable to the effects of climate change, and requires huge funds to adapt.
24 December 2022, 01:30 AM
SOS from 250 Rohingyas stuck in Malacca Strait
Two boats carrying around 250 Rohingyas are calling for rescue after getting stranded in the Malacca Strait due to engine failures, while another boat carrying some 180 Rohingyas went missing from the Andaman Sea.
13 December 2022, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh may witness a jump in foreign investment
With Bangladesh rapidly improving its infrastructure and connectivity and making regulatory reforms, Japan expects massive foreign investments flowing into the country as it looks to become a regional industrial hub in a few years.
5 December 2022, 03:00 AM
Bangladesh has learnt a lot from Sri Lanka’s woes
Sri Lanka is generally known for its quality education, healthcare, natural beauty and even migration policies and practices. But in recent times, the island nation has made the headlines for all the wrong reasons.
26 November 2022, 01:40 AM
First EU-Bangladesh dialogue today
European Union is going to hold the first-ever political dialogue with Bangladesh today, as the two sides aim to deepen their relationship, at a time when the influence of Bangladesh is growing globally.
23 November 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Dhaka should focus more on Indo-Pacific’
The Indo-Pacific region has become a focus of the world powers. Dealing with them has become challenging for many countries. How should Bangladesh handle such a situation?
23 November 2022, 01:30 AM
Lavrov's Dhaka visit: Dhaka to focus on food, energy supply, Rohingya crisis
Facing global isolation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov may seek Bangladesh’s support during his visit here next week, while Dhaka will focus on Rohingya crisis, food supply and energy cooperation.
16 November 2022, 20:31 PM
Lavrov’s visit: Dhaka to focus on food, energy supply, Rohingya crisis
Facing global isolation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov may seek Bangladesh’s support during his visit here next week, while Dhaka will focus on Rohingya crisis, food supply and energy cooperation.
16 November 2022, 18:00 PM
Myanmar, Southeast Asia: Rising crime posing regional, global threat
Increasing incidents of crime in Myanmar and across Southeast Asia, and an explosion of human trafficking for labour are becoming a regional and global security threat, says a new report of the US Institute of Peace.
12 November 2022, 02:00 AM
Dhaka, Ankara can be ‘forces of good’
Bangladesh and Turkey have shared historic and cultural roots dating long before the creation of an independent Bangladesh.
10 November 2022, 02:50 AM
Bangladesh a part of EU legal migration scheme
European Commissioner Ylva Johansson is coming to Bangladesh on a two-day visit today to advance legal migration from Bangladesh -- one of the four countries included in the European Union’s Talent Partnership.
9 November 2022, 18:00 PM
1971 Genocide: US resolution a new journey towards truth
The introduction of the resolution to the US House of Representatives urging recognition of Pakistan’s genocide against the Bangalees marks the start of a new journey towards truth, justice, and correcting global narratives on Bangladesh’s Liberation War, according to researchers.
6 November 2022, 18:00 PM
Tashkent wants Dhaka to buy fertiliser plants there
Bangladesh has received an offer from Uzbekistan of buying two fertiliser factories there and produce fertiliser as Dhaka seeks to ensure long-term fertiliser security for boosting food production.
5 November 2022, 18:00 PM
‘Make childhood playful’
When he was young, teachers used to tell him off for being “too playful”. Despite getting good grades in school, he was considered not ready to be made a class prefect.
5 November 2022, 02:30 AM
Hold traffickers accountable
Washington has pressed Dhaka for holding human traffickers accountable for their crimes and supporting trafficking survivors.
1 November 2022, 18:00 PM
PM to visit Japan on Nov 29-30
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Japan from November 29-30.
23 October 2022, 18:00 PM
The bridge that opened doors
Mahmud Hasan Jewel could never think of doing business or getting a job in Pirojpur Sadar before the bridge over the Kocha river was built.
8 October 2022, 18:00 PM
Brunei keen on migrants, Bangladesh want oil
Brunei wants to hire Bangladeshi workers only under a government-to-government arrangement to streamline the recruitment process, which has been plagued with irregularities for years.
5 October 2022, 18:00 PM