Author - Harun Ur Rashid

In defense of Mahfuj Alam…

Mahfuj Alam's enigmatic Facebook post, calling for the expansion of Bangladesh's boundaries, ignites controversy, sparking reactions from local and Indian ...

18 Dec 2024 16:40 PM

Hasina’s leaked conversation: A bluff laden with subtle messages the public won’t buy

Analysis of the leaked phone conversation between Sheikh Hasina and a US-based Awami League activist, exploring the staged nature of ...

13 Sep 2024 01:24 AM

Joy has completely lost it….hasn’t he?

Sajeeb Wazed Joy's conflicting statements following Sheikh Hasina's departure from power have sparked criticism and ridicule. His comments on the ...

28 Aug 2024 19:29 PM

The ‘disgraceful’ fall of Sheikh Hasina: What lessons have we truly learned?

Explore the dramatic downfall of Sheikh Hasina and the Awami League government after 15 years of power, revealing critical lessons ...

14 Aug 2024 11:56 AM

Is Bangladesh Chhatra League a terrorist organization?

An in-depth analysis of the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) highlights the organization's controversial history and recent incidents of violence, questioning ...

16 Jul 2024 22:01 PM

Public service exam leaks: Will the masterminds ever face justice?

The issue of PSC question paper leaks in Bangladesh has persisted for years, with recent investigations uncovering a syndicate of ...

14 Jul 2024 05:13 AM

Police officer Mashroof, his “forest eater” father and the backfiring of “moral policing” on social media

In 2013, journalist Harun Ur Rashid profiled Mashroof Hossain, a young police officer known for his innovative efforts and social ...

09 Jul 2024 20:45 PM

Did the abrupt removal of quotas six years ago reignite the quota reform movement?

University campuses are witnessing protests against the recent High Court decision to reinstate quotas in government jobs, reversing gains from ...

01 Jul 2024 18:23 PM

Can Dhaka's Qurbani waste management plans withstand the forecasted Eid downpour?

Celebrating Eid-ul-Adha in Dhaka poses challenges with predicted heavy rainfall and sewerage issues. DSCC and DNCC prepare comprehensive waste management ...

16 Jun 2024 15:03 PM

Child Labor, Syed Ashfaq’s bail and a culture of impunity

Despite the significance of World Day Against Child Labor, The Daily Star's coverage surprisingly omitted this issue. Instead, the spotlight ...

12 Jun 2024 17:57 PM