The Daily Star
Bangladesh · English · Digital
A Bangladeshi English-language news outlet covering local and international news, including politics, culture, and analysis.
- Tracked since 2026
- 3 Bangladesh peers
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- Ramisa rape and murder: Sohel Rana mentions new name as charges framedSohel Rana, accused in the Ramisa rape and murder case, mentioned a man named 'Dollar' as involved in the crime, while the trial is set to start on 1 June 2026.
- Why Bangladesh must pivot to renewable energy nowBangladesh faces an energy crisis due to heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels, leading to economic and social challenges. The article argues for a rapid transition to renewable energy to ensure energy security, reduce costs, and boost economic stability.
- The forgotten art of Bengali advertisingThe article reflects on the forgotten art of Bengali advertising, highlighting vintage advertisements and their illustrators, many of whom are now unrecognized. The author explores the historical significance of these ads and compares them to lost cultural elements like the Patuas.
- India’s top-heavy boom and the lesson for BangladeshIndia's economic growth is top-heavy, with elite wealth and service industries but insufficient middle-income employment and manufacturing. This creates structural imbalances, high youth unemployment, and inequality, offering lessons for Bangladesh's labor-intensive manufacturing approach.
- Doha diary: A historian amid the Iran warA historian was stranded in Doha after Qatar's airspace closed due to US-Israeli attacks on Iran, with evacuation flights starting later. She described her experience in a hotel with other stranded travelers, facing challenges like delayed bags and limited information.
- André Béteille: A sociologist Bangladesh should readThe article discusses the influence of sociologist André Béteille's work on understanding social stratification, particularly in the context of Bangladesh's academic neglect of his Weberian model, and highlights his contributions to analyzing class, status, and power dynamics.
- In praise of Mymensingh’s Bangla folk balladsThe article highlights the significance of Mymensingh's Bangla folk ballads, emphasizing their cultural and literary value, and discusses Dusan Zbavitel's research on their authenticity and secular nature.
- Fizz takes three in Mumbai routMustafizur Rahman took 3 for 16 in Sunrisers Hyderabad's 85-run victory over Mumbai Indians, reaching joint-second in the wicket-takers' list with 13 scalps from nine matches.