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. Although in 2016, it's editor Mahfuz Anam admitted to long running allegations against the paper and him personally of collaborating with an undemocratic military led caretaker regime and running false stories aimed at character assassination. The newspaper's position in Bangladesh is