The Daily Star is the largest circulating daily English-language newspaper

in. Bangladesh. Founded by Syed Mohammed Ali on 14 January 1991, as

Bangladesh transitioned and restored parliamentary democracy, The Daily
Star emerged as a leading and influential national newspaper of record. Its
editorial stance is characterized by staunch liberal and progressive ideals
emanating from the Liberation of Bangladesh; a reputation for non-partisan
quality reportage and a distinguished record of investigative journalism. The
newspaper's position in Bangladesh is comparable to that of The New York
Times in the United States and The Independent in the United Kingdom.
Its motto, "Committed to People's Right to Know", appears on the uppermiddle section of the front page. The newspaper is led by Mahfuz Anam, a
freedom fighter and former United Nations official. Its principal bureaus are
located in Dhaka and Chittagong, with several representatives abroad. It is
organized to sections: News, Opinion and Editorial, Star Business, Star
Sports, Arts and Entertainment, National and Metropolitan. Its major
supplements include The Star, Forum, Lifestyle, Star Literature, Law & Our
Rights, Shout, Star Insight and Science and Life.
The Daily Star is owned by Mediaworld, in which a major share is held by
Latifur Rahman's Transcom Group. The Transcom Group also owns Prothom
Alo, one of the most widely read Bengali newspapers in the world.

8th February 2015

#1)
OUTSIDE DHAKA

Economy in dire straits

Blockade crippled districts
Major worry for finance boss
There is very little linguistic fault. Instead of Finance Boss, Finance Minister
should be used. The headline should be somewhat like this,

Economy in dire straits

Blockade crippled districts
Major worry for finance minister

#2)

He had a choice: starving to death

In this news, the reporter discussed about the family of Tara Mia, who had no
other alternative than to find some work in Dhaka to live after the harvest season.
On their way to Dhaka from Rangpur, they were caught in arson attack. Though the
headline is a offbeat headline, it should be started with They had instead of He
had, because the report is talking about the whole family of Tara Mia.
The headline should be They had a choice: starving to death

#3)

Leading citizens to meet Hamid

Want presidents help to initiate national dialogue
Hamid is used to represent president. Using direct name, instead of title
seemed gaudy to me. The headline should be like, Leading citizens to
meet president.

9th February 2015

#1)

MEDIUM-SMALL RETAIL BUSINESS

70pc sales gone with blockade
Gist of the report is, 70 percent of retail sales across the country decreases for
blockade. First of all, percent sign (%) or the word percent should be used instead of
pc, because at a first glance, most people dont understand it. The headline also
contains some linguistic fault. It should be constructed like this, 70 percent sales
drop for blockade.

10th February 2015

#1)

Saudi jobs up for gentle workers

Great news for drivers, house helps as Dhaka,

Riyadh set to sign landmark deal today.

The gist of news is, Saudi wants to recruit some drivers
and house-maids from Bangladesh on a regular basis. The
cause for the use of the word Gentle is not clear
however. Saudi jobs up for workers or Saudi jobs
up for Bangladeshi workers is good enough I think.
In second deck sub-editor used the word house helps,
which is not very understandable. Instead house-maids
could be used.

11 February 2015
#1)

So many deaths, no
proper explanation
Authorities launch probe after 32 patients
including 10 babies die in a day; relatives
allege negligence by doctors, staf
The first deck should start with Many. It could be constructed like this,
Many deaths, no proper explanation.

13th February 2015

#1)

Big step in Saarc Travel

4 south Asian nations close to
a deal allowing cross-border
movement of motor vehicles
1st deck is too ambiguous. Its not clear. Instead of Saarc Travel,
Cross-border movement could be used. I think, the first deck
should be somewhat like this,
Big step in travel between Saarc countries or
Big step in cross border movement
#2)

Arson, bomb attacks on

Dozens of innocent people
including bus passengers,
truck helper injured
Arson, bomb attacks carried on or Arson, bomb attack
continued on is much better than just, Arson, bomb attacks on.
Its not grammatically incorrect, but it sounds incorrect.
Daily Star is a very well edited newspaper.