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Tanim Ahmed

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Tanim Ahmed is digital editor at The Daily Star.

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The Yellow Butterfly: How Sheba shaped my world growing up

18 August 2026
For generations of Bangladeshi readers, Sheba Prokashoni opened windows to distant worlds, shaping childhoods through adventure, mystery and classic literature.
18 August 2026
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Analysis / India is warming to Tarique. Is it abandoning Hasina?

15 August 2026
The Indian envoy flying back to Delhi within hours of meeting Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, to be followed by an audience with Prime Minister Modi the following day, should indicate India’s willingness in rebuilding its relations with Bangladesh
15 August 2026
BNP Hefazat-e-Islam alignment

News analysis / BNP courts Hefazat. A playbook all too familiar?

11 August 2026
The warm and cordial interaction between BNP and Hefazat-e-Islam’s leaders may well indicate a stronger political alignment that has probably been in the offing for a while.
11 August 2026
Jamaat chief civil war remark

What lies behind the Jamaat chief's 'civil war' remark?

26 June 2026
It is customary for politicians to campaign against the other side: the opposition speaks against the government and the government against the opposition.
26 June 2026
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Explainer / Will India hand over Hasina?

21 April 2026
All you need to know about the legal process of extradition and the caveats
21 April 2026
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Analysis / Why Jamaat's debut as opposition in parliament fails the history test

18 March 2026
This is not to criticise Jamaat-e-Islami because it proposed names of war criminals for condolence motion at the parliament
18 March 2026
political tension over constitution reform council

Explainer / Constitution reform council: Why the dispute and what the law says

16 March 2026
Is the BNP dragging its feet over July charter reforms?
16 March 2026
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Army’s role during the polls and interim period merits a nod

23 February 2026
Now that the dust has settled and we have begun another hopeful journey under a new government, we can look back at the interim government’s 18-month tenure and say with confidence that the defence forces,
23 February 2026
peaceful voter turnout in national election 2026

A clean vote, but a harder task ahead

This was the first election since 2008, in which people’s vote actually counted
13 February 2026
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Referendum: One question, 47 consequences

The upcoming referendum is unique in the sense that voters will not be the final stop in the process.
11 February 2026
Jamaat election manifesto 2026 Bangladesh

A 36-page dream: Jamaat promises prosperity, but the math doesn’t add up

Jamaat-e-Islami may be accused of many things but low ambition cannot be among them, at least not according to its election manifesto.
6 February 2026
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Prelude to BNP's manifesto

Tarique Rahman's speech about his 'plan'
11 January 2026
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Jaishankar’s visit: A positive move but requires more understanding

While the recent overtures from New Delhi to BNP may be seen in a positive light and an expedient move, it requires earnest introspection on India’s part to explore why bilateral relations between these two neighbours remain frosty at best.
2 January 2026
India BNP relations after Khaleda Zia funeral

A positive move but requires more understanding

Gesture from Delhi is unmistakable
2 January 2026
‘King’s parties’ rounded up for polls

Towards hope, with the vote in sight

We step into the new year with hope and optimism as new beginnings are wont to be, the national election on the horizon is all the more reason to look ahead to 2026.
31 December 2025
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Mischievous manipulation of established historical facts

The razakar, Al-Badr, Al Shams and similar groups, who collaborated with the Pakistani army, will always be remembered for their sinister role during 1971.
17 December 2025
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Disqualification by accusation? Some thoughts about the new ICT Act clause

Thus far, most public discussion has revolved around the wording of the amendment rather than the remit or scope of the law itself.
10 December 2025
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Citizens deserve clarity before a referendum vote

With the three main political players gearing up for elections, it appears that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus has managed to placate all sides with the four-point referendum proposal.
19 November 2025
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Is the July charter drive losing its way?

It is customary for a pilot to plot a plane’s flight path long before it takes off. In fact, this is essential for the sake of ensuring safety, efficiency, and airspace coordination. Only then can it be determined if the aeroplane has veered off course, or whether something has gone wrong. Throu
10 November 2025
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Hasina drops no hint of remorse

Interviews show she remains unencumbered by even a touch of introspection or self-doubt
8 November 2025
July Charter Referendum

An informed referendum or a mere rubber-stamp?

A referendum on 48 key proposals is not just impractical but also undemocratic.
5 November 2025
BNP's note of dissent

BNP’s notes of dissent show that old habits die hard

BNP has mostly opposed proposals that would significantly weaken the ruling party's authority.
29 October 2025
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Charting the south’s path

The book examines the context and circumstances that spurred these six central figures to devise or promote the solutions they did
22 October 2025
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A new standard or special treatment?

Debate erupts over court appearance of army officers
22 October 2025
Proportional representation

Proportional representation and the politics behind it

BNP has dissented, advocating an unusual interpretation of proportional representation.
17 October 2025
Trump's speech at the UN General Assembly 2025

Trump at UN: Bluster over balance

For his part, Trump did not disappoint
24 September 2025
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Silencing dissent to counter fascism?

Jamaat spokesperson told the press that anyone opposing the charter would be "siding with fascism"!
15 September 2025
After Ducsu polls, Shibir has its work cut out for itself

After Ducsu polls, Shibir has its work cut out for itself

The battle may have been won for now, but the real test lies ahead.
15 September 2025

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