Splitting the NBR is a timely step

Govt must straighten out the kinks to ensure smooth transition

8h ago

The repackaged feminism and hidden cost of ‘having it all’

For much of Bangladesh's history, women have been relegated to domestic roles, where their duties defined their worth as wives and mothers.

14h ago

REPLANTING THE BONSAI: Empowering Bangladeshi diaspora for a changing Gulf

Chief Adviser Yunus’ keynote address urged an end to the systemic barriers that restrict the potential of young people.

17h ago
In Focus

In Focus

Muktadhara / How Tagore Exposed the Tyranny of Nationalism

Rabindranath Tagore, whose genius touched nearly every branch of the arts and literature, left an indelible imprint on the world of drama—not merely as a playwright, but as an actor, director, and visionary of the stage.

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 / Jamdani as the battleground

Jamdani is not just the material or the motifs; it encompasses everything—from the river system and flora-fauna of the Dhaka region

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?

Splitting the NBR is a timely step

Govt must straighten out the kinks to ensure smooth transition

8h ago

The repackaged feminism and hidden cost of ‘having it all’

For much of Bangladesh's history, women have been relegated to domestic roles, where their duties defined their worth as wives and mothers.

14h ago

Unchecked power at the top must end

Rebalancing of powers crucial for restoring democracy

16h ago

REPLANTING THE BONSAI: Empowering Bangladeshi diaspora for a changing Gulf

Chief Adviser Yunus’ keynote address urged an end to the systemic barriers that restrict the potential of young people.

17h ago

India must stop border push-ins

India’s action violates international laws, bilateral agreements

18h ago

After 32 years, arsenic still threatens rural Bangladesh

A new national-scale survey of tube wells is urgently needed.

19h ago

We must reduce deficit for sound budget management

Bangladesh experiences a deficit budget due to limited fiscal resources mobilisation.

22h ago

Irregularities in pilot licensing must not be ignored

Take action against errant pilots, training academies, and CAAB officials

1d ago

Trump’s Saudi visit: Can it be ‘game over’ for Netanyahu?

An adviser to Trump told The Washington Post, “In MAGA, we are not Bibi fans.”

1d ago

The Kashmir attack and the perils of securitisation

The Kashmir attack has exposed the fragility of India’s security apparatus and the dangers of securitisation.

1d ago