How will the interim govt tackle the discontent in administration?
8 November 2025, 16:32 PM
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Explainer / Why are BNP, Jamaat, NCP leaders accompanying Yunus to UNGA?
22 September 2025, 06:57 AM
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Watch / No provision in the constitution should be outside the purview of judiciary: Mahfuz Anam
2 September 2025, 16:15 PM
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How accurate is Trump's claim about $29 million?
25 February 2025, 16:25 PM
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‘King's Party’ tag still sticks on BNP: Samantha Sharmin
30 December 2024, 13:29 PM
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How could 30,000 foreigners stay here without valid papers?
23 December 2024, 19:27 PM
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If we have Martyred Intellectuals Day, why isn't there a Martyred Workers Day?
17 December 2024, 15:59 PM
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Not only Rab, but entire state machinery involved in enforced disappearances
15 December 2024, 16:34 PM
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When will the administration be fully operational?
18 November 2024, 17:06 PM
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Whoever becomes next US president would call for elections in Bangladesh: Shamsuddoza Sajen
4 November 2024, 17:02 PM
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Will the IMF loan resolve Bangladesh's economic crisis?
Bangladesh is currently going through a grave economic crisis.
5 November 2022, 07:35 AM
Who benefitted from obstructions at BNP rallies?
The country's politics is increasingly gaining traction as the national election approaches. BNP accuses the Awami League government of deliberately obstructing their political activities, in particular the mass gatherings.
2 November 2022, 14:00 PM
Only balanced urbanisation can make Bangladeshi cities liveable
It is clear just how overpopulated Dhaka city has become
2 November 2022, 11:00 AM
Quader talks about saving Awami League, but from whom?
In a recent speech, Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader said to his party men, "Save the party. Stop the exchange of money while forming committees."
27 October 2022, 14:04 PM
Bangladesh needs proper policies to combat a food crisis
Dr Fahmida Khatun speaks to us regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.
19 October 2022, 06:52 AM
What is the accurate picture of power sector crisis?
The recent incidents of load-shedding have brought forth the shortcomings of Bangladesh power sector. Despite the government’s assurance of alleviating the power shortage by October, the crisis worsened in reality.
17 October 2022, 13:52 PM
CCTV monitoring not enough to prevent election irregularities
What the suspension of Gaibandha-5 by-poll really means
15 October 2022, 07:08 AM
Did DCs and SPs flex power with EC?
In a recent meeting between the Election Commission (EC), deputy commissioners (DC), and superintendents of police (SP), on October 8, 2022, some members DCs and SPs allegedly showed defiance against hearing what one of the election commissioners was saying.
11 October 2022, 14:32 PM
World Mental Health Day: How do we talk about mental health?
The state of mental healthcare in Bangladesh is quite neglected. Still, the country’s youth is steadily trying to break the stigmas related to mental health issues.
10 October 2022, 13:55 PM
No proper conservation of Old Dhaka heritage sites
Urban Study Group (USG founder, Taimur Islam, speaks to The Daily Star about his organisation's work and experience.
5 October 2022, 09:29 AM
The DAP for Dhaka must not be discriminatory
Can the new Detailed Area Plan cure Dhaka's ills?
28 September 2022, 09:23 AM
Why should Bangladesh pay for Myanmar's internal conflict?
Maj Gen ANM Muniruzzaman, ndc, psc (retd) spoke to us regarding the current tensions at the Bangladesh-Myanmar border.
21 September 2022, 10:50 AM
Public's very existence depends on the democratic process
Even basic democracy seems to be missing in Bangladesh
15 September 2022, 09:09 AM
Why is EC more interested in buying EVMs than holding fair elections?
There is no argument about using ballots in reference to national elections, but there is a question about electronic voting machines (EVMs). The CEC said that if there is an agreement among the political parties, the elections can be held using ballot papers instead. What is the significance of CEC's statement?
13 September 2022, 14:19 PM
We cannot condone party-based politics at private universities
Can the practice of party-based politics benefit students in any meaningful way?
11 September 2022, 07:18 AM
Shoot to kill?
Is the strict stance of the police against BNP related to the upcoming national parliament election or to BNP becoming active?
4 September 2022, 14:04 PM
Is the youth a tool for keeping the government in power?
How does the government plan on utilising this significant chunk of the population?
3 September 2022, 18:25 PM
How can we make COP27 successful?
Dr Saleemul Huq elaborates.
31 August 2022, 08:34 AM
How can we maintain imports while reducing pressure on our forex reserve?
Would it be possible to import fuel from Russia?
29 August 2022, 07:54 AM
Is the Press Council looking out for journalists' interests?
Will the amended Press Council Act further restrain free press?
25 August 2022, 16:05 PM