The Star (Bangladesh)
Encyclopedia
The Star is a weekly current affairs
magazine published as a supplement to The Daily Star
, Bangladesh's largest circulated English newspaper. The magazine is increasingly seen to promote liberal
, progressive
and secular values in the country, keeping line with the ideals of the Bangladesh Liberation War
. However, The Star has gained a reputation for outspoken criticism of successive Bangladesh
i governments and major political parties. It is also seen to undertake fierce advocacy journalism
on issues including the environment, education, human rights and religious extremism.
The Star has attracted a wide readership, particularly amongst the urban middle class and young generation in Bangladesh. Aasha Mehreen Amin serves as editor of the magazine, Ahmede Hussain
is its Assistant Editor, its staff writers are: Elita Karim, Kajalie Shehreen Islam and Tamanna Rahman.
Current affairs
Current affairs can refer to:*Current affairs : a genre of broadcast journalism* an approximate synonym for current events* an approximate synonym for politics* "Current Affairs", a song by Zion I from Heroes in the City of Dope...
magazine published as a supplement to The Daily Star
The Daily Star (Bangladesh)
The Daily Star is the largest circulating English daily newspaper in Bangladesh. Established by Syed Mohammed Ali in 14 January 1991, the newspaper is owned by Mediastar a venture of the Transcom Group, headed by Latifur Rahman...
, Bangladesh's largest circulated English newspaper. The magazine is increasingly seen to promote liberal
Social liberalism
Social liberalism is the belief that liberalism should include social justice. It differs from classical liberalism in that it believes the legitimate role of the state includes addressing economic and social issues such as unemployment, health care, and education while simultaneously expanding...
, progressive
Progressivism
Progressivism is an umbrella term for a political ideology advocating or favoring social, political, and economic reform or changes. Progressivism is often viewed by some conservatives, constitutionalists, and libertarians to be in opposition to conservative or reactionary ideologies.The...
and secular values in the country, keeping line with the ideals of the Bangladesh Liberation War
Bangladesh Liberation War
The Bangladesh Liberation War was an armed conflict pitting East Pakistan and India against West Pakistan. The war resulted in the secession of East Pakistan, which became the independent nation of Bangladesh....
. However, The Star has gained a reputation for outspoken criticism of successive Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i governments and major political parties. It is also seen to undertake fierce advocacy journalism
Advocacy journalism
Advocacy journalism is a genre of journalism that intentionally and transparently adopts a non-objective viewpoint, usually for some social or political purpose. Because it is intended to be factual, it is distinguished from propaganda...
on issues including the environment, education, human rights and religious extremism.
The Star has attracted a wide readership, particularly amongst the urban middle class and young generation in Bangladesh. Aasha Mehreen Amin serves as editor of the magazine, Ahmede Hussain
Ahmede Hussain
Ahmede Hussain is a Bangladeshi author. His ancestors hail from the former Portuguese enclave of Patherghata, Chittagong in Bangladesh. He has edited...
is its Assistant Editor, its staff writers are: Elita Karim, Kajalie Shehreen Islam and Tamanna Rahman.
External links
- http://www.thedailystar.net/magazine/index.htm