Daily Star Editor meets London diaspora, vows broader engagement

The Daily Star aims to deepen its connection with readers beyond Bangladesh, including those living abroad, according to Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam. Speaking to the British-Bangladeshi community in London, Anam stated the newspaper is evolving and, alongside its digital transformation, seeks to bolster its international presence.

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The Daily Star seeks to strengthen its engagement not only with readers in Bangladesh but also with those living abroad

An interactive session titled "How Can We Better Serve You?" hosted by The Daily Star at Queen Mary University of London, brought together journalists, academics, business leaders, and members of the diaspora. Anam described the event as the start of a sustained effort to engage more closely with Bangladeshis overseas, emphasizing London's vibrant community and strong ties to Bangladesh as an ideal starting point.

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The Daily Star is evolving. As we embrace digital transformation, we also want to strengthen our global presence. London, with its vibrant Bangladeshi community and enduring connection to Bangladesh, is the ideal place to begin this conversation.

"The Daily Star is evolving," Anam remarked. "As we embrace digital transformation, we also want to strengthen our global presence. London, with its vibrant Bangladeshi community and enduring connection to Bangladesh, is the ideal place to begin this conversation." He stressed the importance of direct feedback from readers to shape editorial priorities and ensure their opinions and experiences are reflected in the newspaper's work.

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We want this dialogue to continue regularly so that readers' opinions and experiences are reflected in our work

Responding to a question about the newspaper's perceived appeal to a privileged segment, Anam assured that The Daily Star is increasing its focus on reporting from all regions of Bangladesh and amplifying the voices of ordinary citizens. "We want to focus more on issues affecting people nationwide," he said, highlighting the significant contributions of farmers, rural women, and working people. He also reiterated the newspaper's commitment to editorial independence, citing instances of publishing investigative reports on corruption involving influential individuals, upholding its motto of "journalism without fear or favour."

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We want to focus more on issues affecting people nationwide. The contributions of farmers, rural women, and working people are immense. Their voices deserve greater prominence because they are central to Bangladesh's economy and society.