The Daily Star (Bangladesh)

The Daily Star holds the title of the most widely distributed English-language daily newspaper in Bangladesh. It was established on January 14, 1991, by Syed Mohammed Ali during a period of political change as the country moved back to parliamentary democracy. Since its inception, The Daily Star has become a prominent and impactful national newspaper.

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12 years on, Rana Plaza tragedy victims still cry for justice, compensation

18 hours ago | thedailystar.net | Aklakur Rahman Akash

Today marks the 12th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy. Like every year relatives of deceased workers, survivors, and leaders of several labour organisations gathered at the site in Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka, to honour the victims and renew their long-standing demands for justice and compensation.
Five UK universities offering scholarships to Bangladeshi students for the 2025 September session

6 days ago | thedailystar.net | Tamjidul Hoque

Bangladeshi students aspiring to go abroad have always kept the United Kingdom (UK) as one of their top study-abroad destination choices. The quality of education, the international acceptance of a UK degree, the two-year post-study work permit, and many other factors make the UK a great place to study. For students who are considering going to the UK to pursue their higher studies, a key factor to consider is the finances required to do it.
Global trade dynamics amid US-China tariff war

1 week ago | thedailystar.net | Zahid Hussain

The impact of Trump's "reciprocal" tariffs (TRT) remains uncertain, but it has undeniably divided the world into three distinct blocs: the US, China, and the rest of the world (ROW) -- excluding Canada and Mexico, which appear to be caught in no man's land. Among these, the US and China, the two largest global economic powers, are locked in a gruelling tariff war, while the rest of the world has extended offers to negotiate.
Global trade dynamics amidst US-China tariff war

1 week ago | thedailystar.net | Zahid Hussain

In 2024, Chinese imports from the US accounted for 5.5 percent of their total imports. If this share decreases in proportion to the decline projected in the US, it could drop to 1.5 percent, thereby generating $105 billion in export opportunities for other countries to China. US exports to China encompass a wide range of products, including electronics, machinery, nuclear reactors, agricultural goods, oil, vehicles, plastics, pharmaceutical products, perfumes, toiletries, and cosmetics.
The colonial legacy in our digital infrastructure

2 weeks ago | thedailystar.net | Zarif Faiaz

How Bangladesh and the Global South remain trapped in digital dependence The history of colonialism is often understood as a physical phenomenon: the subjugation of nations, the extraction of resources, and the imposition of foreign systems of governance. However, in the 21st century, colonialism has evolved into something more subtle yet equally pervasive—digital colonialism.
How our media got politicised

2 weeks ago | thedailystar.net | Zyma Islam

Media Reform Commission report details 15 years of censorship and cronyism How did our media get to a place where censorship is rampant and media organisations pander to political parties? The Media Reform Commission found a key reason: 30 years of free passes to political allies to establish media organisations with dubious sources of funding.
US tariff war: Implications and strategies for Bangladesh

3 weeks ago | thedailystar.net | Zahid Hussain

On April 2, 2025, US President Trump introduced sweeping reciprocal tariffs, effectively reversing nearly all US tariff liberalisation since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The average US tariff surged from 2.5 percent to 20 percent with a single executive action. This move signals the onset of a global tariff war reminiscent of the Smoot-Hawley Tariff of 1930, which imposed a 20 percent duty on 20,000 imported items.
Implications and strategies for Bangladesh

3 weeks ago | thedailystar.net | Zahid Hussain

The average US tariff surged from 2.5 percent to 20 percent with a single executive action. On April 2, 2025, US President Trump introduced sweeping reciprocal tariffs, effectively reversing nearly all US tariff liberalisation since the Great Depression of the 1930s. The average US tariff surged from 2.5 percent to 20 percent with a single executive action.
King Dollar’s long reign is set to continue

3 weeks ago | thedailystar.net | Edward Chancellor

For more than half a century, the dollar has defied the doom-mongers. And the most likely prospect is that it will continue to do so As US President Donald Trump launches his tariff war against both friends and foes of the United States, concerns are once again surfacing about the US dollar's future as the global reserve currency. China would dearly like to dethrone the mighty greenback. Leading members of Trump's new administration appear like-minded.
Eid sales surge online, yet fall short of business hopes

4 weeks ago | thedailystar.net | Mahmudul Hasan

The country's e-commerce and F-commerce platforms are witnessing a surge in sales ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, but growth remains below expectations. Since the onset of the pandemic, sales during the Eid has become the lifeblood for the local online shops.