Student politics, Buet, and ‘Smart Bangladesh’
Today, what masquerades as student politics is power, wealth, and personal aggrandisement. Will institutions of higher learning have any future if the present nature of student…
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Is UNESCO’s recognition truly benefiting local craftspeople?
According to the writer, the inclusion of Bangladesh's heritage crafts in UNESCO's list is truly a commendable step towards preserving these traditional art forms. However, the…
At 42.2°C, Chuadanga records Bangladesh’s highest temp in a day
According to locals, there is no significant difference between night and day temperature. People were seen taking shelter in the shade of trees and bathing in ponds and in water…
Deepfakes of Bollywood stars spark worries of AI meddling in India election
In fake videos that have gone viral online, two Bollywood A-listers are seen criticizing PM Narendra Modi and asking people to vote for the opposition Congress party in the…
Pro-China party wins Maldives vote in landslide
The vote was seen as a crucial test for Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu's plan to press ahead with closer economic cooperation with China, including building thousands of…
Save Bangladeshi migrants in Malaysia
According to the editorial, The Daily Star has published multiple reports and editorials about Bangladeshi migrants who face exploitative employers in Malaysia, only to find out…
Baked by heat, Bangladesh expands AC manufacturing
Companies have turned to local manufacturing and assembly of ACs to cater to its rising demand, leading the prices of ACs to decrease significantly, bringing it within the budget…
A feminist approach to climate solutions
The writer says that women's empowerment in climate action involves ensuring their representation in decision-making structures, allowing them to contribute their unique knowledge…
The cost-of-living crisis prolongs for Bangladeshi wage workers
Low-income groups have been under constant pressure since May 2022 as external factors and inadequate policy interventions and poor market management at home have kept inflation…
Old, unfit vehicles taking lives in Bangladesh
According to the Bangladesh Road Transport Authority, there are 35,782 registered buses older than 20 years and 37,275 trucks and lorries over 25 years, and that the number of…