We fought two world wars because of economic nationalism, the driving force behind the warring powers.

Investment in the health sector must unquestionably be enhanced with the objective of major overhauling.

Republicans took over the Senate, retaking the chamber for the first time in four years. The House is also poised to be Republican.

In Bangladesh, 361 students, a significant percentage of whom were elementary students, succumbed to suicide between January and August in 2023.

BNP's strategic choices in the wake of the July uprising reveal a tension between preserving continuity and embracing transformative potential.

Crony capitalism is deeply ingrained and has gotten in the way of a truly dynamic and inclusive economy in Bangladesh.

Dr Badrul Imam, honorary professor at the Department of Geology in the University of Dhaka, talks about the reasons behind the ongoing gas crisis and the possible way out in an exclusive interview with Naznin Tithi of The Daily Star.

The experience of the students in the 2024 movement serves as a stark reminder that when government evades accountability, the populace suffers, resources are wasted, public services falter, and disenchantment proliferates.

It is expected that the NCQG will establish a comprehensive definition of climate finance, promoting consistency and transparency in climate finance reporting.

Polls show a neck-and-neck race for the White House.

The endgame of the Ukraine war remains uncertain with US policy likely to be influenced by the outcome of the US election.

In the recent past, the topic of shared Geographical Indications (GI) between India and Bangladesh has frequently appeared in public discourse.

The judiciary has a critical role in interpreting the economic and social rights as essential to achieving the preamble’s broad aims.

While road authorities and professionals often attribute pedestrian injuries and fatalities to the reckless actions of pedestrians and drivers, the users themselves frequently point to inadequate and unsafe facilities.

Improving our relationship with nature is the best way at the moment to address the consequences of climate change.

An education commission, chosen with care, can advise the interim government and serve the nation by identifying key areas that need reforms.

We call on the new government to eliminate gender-based violence and advance the status of women and girls.

As the US stands at a precipice, the world watches with bated breath.

The Washington-Beijing tech war is not just a bilateral issue; it affects the entire world.

Kalpona Akter, labour rights activist and president of Bangladesh Garment and Industrial Workers Federation, talks to The Daily Star.