Amid escalating violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine State, Rohingyas are trespassing into Bangladesh every day, crossing the border allegedly to escape the brutality of Myanmar’s rebel group, the Arakan Army (AA).
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said people’s 16-year-long fight and sacrifices were to restore democracy, not to hand over the country to any “superhuman.”
At least 11 people died yesterday after being struck by lightning during thunderstorms in six districts.
The victim is Md Shakil, 31, of the upazila
Earlier, two personal staff of two advisers were removed from their posts
Spain's government scrambling to identify the origin of the huge outage
He gave the directives during a meeting with the members of the National Consensus Commission held at the state guest house Jamuna
Says DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz
The discussions covered the current political developments in Bangladesh, the NCP's vision for reform, regional and global geopolitical dynamics
Bangladesh is the second country in South Asia, after Sri Lanka, to welcome Starlink
The taskforce for capital market reforms has suggested excluding power plants from the list of marginable securities as their nature of having fixed tenures makes them more aligned with bonds..The taskforce submitted its final proposals to the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission
The court also issued a rule asking government officials concerned to explain their inaction
Former Bangladesh captain Tamim Iqbal labelled Taijul Islam as "the most underrated bowler in the world at the moment" after the left-arm spinner claimed his 16th five-wicket haul on Day 1 of the second Test against Zimbabwe in Chattogram on Monday.
Technical education must be integrated with mainstream education to eliminate the stigma surrounding it, Education Adviser Prof CR Abrar said today
Suryavanshi, a left-hand batsman who became the youngest IPL debutant on April 19, smashed 100 off 35 balls to pummel the opposition attack with seven fours and 11 sixes at Jaipur's Sawai Mansingh Stadium.
The absence of chairmen, despite replacements, is disrupting services
Rape culture refers to a societal environment where sexual violence is normalised, excused, or trivialised.
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has set a target to raise Bangladesh’s tax-to-GDP ratio to 10.5 percent by the fiscal year 2034-35, as part of its newly formulated 10-year revenue strategy, according to official documents.
After his final game in May 2024, Klopp sang Slot's name on the pitch, something that was reciprocated by the Dutchman at Anfield.
The weather, however, predicts bad news for Mohammedan, with forecasts of rain throughout the day potentially disrupting the match.
If the BFF utilises this upsurge in interest from footballers and fans, it could be a game changer for Bangladesh football.
A top Palestinian official yesterday told the International Court of Justice that Israel was blocking humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza as a “weapon of war”, at the start of a week of hearings at the UN’s top court.
Huthi rebel-controlled media in Yemen yesterday said that US strikes targeted a migrant detention centre in the movement’s stronghold of Saada, killing at least 68 people.
Catholic cardinals will meet on May 7 to start voting for a new pope, the Vatican announced yesterday, a week after the death of Pope Francis.
Firefighters in Iran battled raging fires yesterday at the country’s largest commercial port, two days after a massive explosion killed at least 46 people, state TV reported.
Polytechnic students across the country resumed protests on Saturday, demanding urgent reforms through a six-point charter to fix long-standing problems in recruitment policies, education standards, and job opportunities.
A 'katra' is essentially a caravanserai — a traveller's inn of sorts. It was established around the mid-17th century.
Essentially a research-based, artist-run, non-profit organisation, Brihatta Art Foundation has worked in Dhaka for quite some time. With an objective to integrate locals in community development,...
When asked about his closest friendships in the industry, he paused briefly before saying, “There were many dear friends, though sadly many are no longer with us. Actor Alamgir remains a very close friend. We share a wonderful bond, often meeting at each other’s homes or offices and speaking almost daily. This friendship is very special to me.”
Suchanda not only flourished as one of the most celebrated actresses of her time, making her debut with “Kagojer Nouka”, but also proved her artistry behind the camera by directing the acclaimed film “Haajar Bachhar Dhorey ”. Honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Film Awards, she has long since stepped away from the glamour of cinema. But how does she spend her days now? How is the beloved actress of yesteryear? The Daily Star sat down with her to find out.
"The Twist" singer Chubby Checker, pop star Cyndi Lauper and grunge rock band Soundgarden were among the acts chosen for induction this year into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Shakrain is now observed by the entire community of Old Dhaka
Maya Bengal in Motion is a celebration not only of dance but the limitless potential within Bangladesh’s creative community.
There was a time, maybe not that long ago, when the only thing you needed for a perfect evening was a book
A team from Glenrich International School, Uttara has secured first place in the internationally-acclaimed NSS Gerard K O'Neill Space Settlement Contest.
On April 26, 2025, The Daily Star hosted the 24th edition of its prestigious O & A Level Awards at the Bangladesh-China Friendship Exhibition Center in Dhaka Bypass Expressway, Sector 4, Purbachal.
“Do you think they think about us?” Asgar muttered.
India has restricted access to 16 Pakistani YouTube channels, including major news outlets and individual creators, following the recent incident in Pahalgam, according to reports by The Hindu and Times of India.
Nike is facing a lawsuit from NFT (non-fungible tokens) buyers who claim the company left them with worthless digital assets after suddenly shutting down its RTFKT NFT division, the unit that made Nike-themed NFTs, last December.
The Central Intelligence Cell (CIC) of the National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed all banks and non-bank financial institutions to freeze the accounts of Asiatic Marketing Communications Limited, one of the country’s leading advertising firms, according to a recent report by UNB.
What does this BBC report indicate? And more broadly speaking, what does the resumption of diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Pakistan signify?
Watch to find out more in today's episode of Star Explains with Ahsan
The procession marking the Bengali New Year
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The HC bench of Justice Kazi Zinat Hoque and Justice Aynun Nahar Siddiqua issued the rule after hearing a writ petition
"I urge all of you not to throw wastages indiscriminately… You please keep your society clean," the DNCC Administrator Mohammad Azaz said
Buet Pro-Vice Chancellor Abdul Hasib Chowdhury will head the committee.
According to the Power Grid Bangladesh PLC, the situation has since returned to normal
Dhaka's maximum temperature yesterday was 35.6 degrees Celsius
A rare slow loris was rescued from a dog attack in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar yesterday.
Senior Judicial Magistrate Asad Uddin Md Asif issued the warrants after taking into cognisance a charge sheet submitted by the Department of Environment (DoE)
Phantom of the sea … A leopard eel, also known as honeycomb moray or “chitah bagh machh” in Bangladesh, was recently spotted off Saint Martin’s Island in the Bay of Bengal -- a rare sighting, as little is known about their presence here.
