Share the fuel-cost burden fairly
22 September 2026
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Editorial
No school should be without toilets
22 September 2026
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Editorial
Bidding process must be fair
21 September 2026
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Editorial
Space deficit mustn’t drive case backlogs
21 September 2026
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Editorial
Bring Oprotim’s killers to justice
20 September 2026
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Editorial
Prioritise building and maintaining public toilets
20 September 2026
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Editorial
Was Payra Port a mere pipe dream?
19 September 2026
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Editorial
Remove barriers that hold women back
18 September 2026
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Editorial
Only safe helmets should be marketed
19 September 2026
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Editorial
Don’t allow roads through Moheshkhali protected forest
18 September 2026
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Editorial
A welcome move for migrant workers
Dedicated lounge at the Dhaka airport highlights the critical role of remittance earners.
12 November 2024
Time to form a commission to ensure road safety
It is time to form a commission to drive reforms in transport sector
12 November 2024
Climate debt is an unfair burden for Bangladesh
COP29 must secure fair climate finance for vulnerable nations
11 November 2024
Why are so many doctors unregistered?
BMDC must be strengthened to ensure strict oversight
10 November 2024
US must stop supporting Israel’s genocide
Israel’s offensive in Gaza has killed mostly women and children
10 November 2024
Life insurance industry needs an overhaul
Those responsible for corrupting the sector must be punished
10 November 2024
Stop retributive violence in politics
Brutal killing of a Jubo League leader demands scrutiny
9 November 2024
Can we reverse the brain drain?
Create an enabling, inspiring ecosystem for our youth
8 November 2024
Ensure accountability of errant Rab officers
False case victims and evidence manipulation underscore the need for accountability within our law enforcement agencies.
8 November 2024
Government must do more to ensure press freedom
Robust protections for journalists and media houses essential
7 November 2024
What future awaits the hi-tech parks?
Hold to account all involved in corruption, mismanagement
7 November 2024
What does a second Trump presidency mean for Bangladesh?
Trump’s victory has implications for wider world, including Bangladesh
6 November 2024
Holistic approach needed for safer roads
DMP’s new app should accompany strategies to address road crash causes such as reckless driving and unfit vehicles on roads.
6 November 2024
A victory for free expression
The Daily Star endorses the interim government's decision to repeal the draconian Cyber Security Act.
5 November 2024
Plan ahead for steady power supply
The government must take timely steps to keep the power plants running and the power supply uninterrupted.
5 November 2024
Increased remittance inflow encouraging
Upskilling workers, easier migration process can further increase it.
4 November 2024
Banks must enhance cybersecurity measures
BCSI’s detection of illegal transactions is worrying
4 November 2024
Focus on reclaiming stolen wealth
Systemic reforms needed to prevent future financial crimes
3 November 2024
One-stop crisis centres must better serve victims
Legal system must work towards higher conviction of perpetrators
3 November 2024
Trump’s statement is not based on facts
We urge everyone to do their due diligence about Bangladesh
2 November 2024