At least four people were killed and dozens injured in daylong running battles between law enforcers and Awami League followers in Gopalganj yesterday.
Bangladesh Bank first introduced the sustainability rating system in 2020
All of Bangladesh's plans materialised in a spirit-lifting performance to seize the third and final T20I by eight wickets at the R Premadasa Stadium yesterday, a win which saw them claim a historic maiden T20I series win against the Lankans.
After years of depreciation that saw the taka lose nearly 30 percent of its value against the US dollar since the Covid-19 pandemic, the local currency is finally showing signs of strength.
It has to return the fund in 30 days or face a Tk 60 crore fine, the regulator says
Meanwhile, Gopalganj is under curfew from 8:00pm today until 6:00pm tomorrow
Bangladesh T20I skipper Litton Das dedicated their T20I series triumph over Sri Lanka to the martyrs of the July movement last year.
The post appeared to mock leaders of NCP
"Our 10," wrote Barca on social media, accompanied by a video featuring Yamal.
Tanzid Hasan Tamim's career-best T20I knock powered Bangladesh to a comfortable eight-wicket win in the third T20I and propelled the Tigers to their maiden T20I series win over Sri Lanka at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo today.
A press briefing will be held at the Khulna Press Club around 9:30pm
Separate notices issued around 10:30pm last night by the respective education boards announced the decision
“Shane Warne is the best. He is the best,” Lara said.
Miscreants attacked the Gopalganj District Jail around 3:30pm today..The matter was confirmed by Gopalganj Jail Superintendent Tania Zaman.."They broke through the main gate and attempted to take an accused, but the attempt was unsuccessful," the superintendent said. ."The atta
Bangladesh captain Litton Das feels the T20I series win over Sri Lanka is a “big achievement” for Bangladesh cricket and lauded his team for showing “character” in the series-clinching eight-wicket win in the third T20I in Colombo on Wednesday.
The law enforcers made the seizure following a court order
Govt should have been better prepared and more proactive
Embankments shape life, risk, and politics in the lower delta
The government is considering bringing private sector representatives on board for upcoming tariff negotiations with the United States, as Bangladesh prepares to respond to the proposed tariff schedules by Sunday or Monday next week.
Bellingham has been struggling with shoulder discomfort after dislocating it in a La Liga match in November 2023, and playing with a brace under his shirt since then.
New Zealand beat South Africa by 21 runs in their Zimbabwe Twenty 20 tri-series match at Harare Sports Club on Wednesday.
This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said yesterday that Israel’s attacks during last month’s 12-day war were intended to weaken the Islamic republic’s system and spark unrest to topple it.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Justice Department should release all “credible” information from its probe into notorious sex criminal Jeffrey Epstein as he sought to douse a firestorm of criticism from his supporters over his handling of the case.
Sweeping foreign aid cuts led by the United States will cause international health funding to plummet to the lowest level in 15 years, a study said yesterday, warning the world has entered a new “era of global health austerity.”
Russia fired hundreds of drones, artillery and a ballistic missile at Ukraine between late Tuesday and early yesterday, Ukraine said, defying calls by Donald Trump to reach a peace deal.
Powerful airstrikes shook Damascus yesterday, targeting the defence ministry as Israel vowed to destroy Syrian government forces attacking Druze communities in southern Syria and demanded they withdraw.
The latest go-to place in Dhaka is “At the Table”, a food court at the crossroads of Moghbazar Mor and Eskaton, towards Bangla Motor. This intersection is one of the most chaotic and busiest in the...
Let’s put the spotlight on the city’s odd-jobbers and handymen -- people who take care of our household disasters.
The ancestral home of Satyajit Ray, which had previously served as the Mymensingh Shishu Academy, is currently being torn down to make room for a new semi-concrete building. This historic house once belonged to Upendrakishore Ray Chowdhury, a prominent writer and publisher, who was the father of poet Sukumar Ray and grandfather of legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray.
Set against a parched desert landscape, the play follows a paranoid merchant, a humble porter, and a local guide as they journey across unforgiving terrain in pursuit of profit and survival. A fatal misunderstanding leads to tragedy, unfolding into a courtroom drama that questions whether justice can truly be impartial when wealth and power dominate the rules.
Psychological thriller "Severance" from Apple TV+ and HBO's crime drama "The Penguin" stacked up the most nominations for Emmy Awards on Tuesday (July 15), outpacing "The Studio" and "The White Lotus" in the contest for television's highest honours.
A Rampura resident recounts the July Revolution from their 11th-floor window, witnessing Dhaka's transformation into a warzone as student-led protests erupted, culminating in regime collapse and the birth of a new, uncertain Bangladesh.
Bait-ur-Rayaan Mosque in Madaripur wins the DNA Paris Award 2025 for its minimalist Islamic architecture, human-centred design, and spiritual ambiance, showcasing Bangladesh’s global impact in contemporary mosque design and sustainable public architecture.
Transform your rooftop or balcony into a serene garden retreat with lush plants, smart lighting, soothing soundscapes, and cozy nooks. Follow gardening tips, lighting ideas, and sound tricks to create your perfect green sanctuary.
With cutthroat global competition and a lack of streamlined infrastructure locally, students often find themselves questioning where to go and whether their degrees are even worth it.
Do your parents see you as individuals with your own choices, or do they see you as extensions of themselves?
Campus sat down with Asifuzzaman for an interview where he walked us through the milestones and moments that shaped his path to Microsoft.
Starlink, the satellite internet division of SpaceX, is preparing to launch its third-generation satellites in the first half of 2026, with the promise of major performance improvements over its existing network.
Honor has officially launched the Honor X6c smartphone in Bangladesh at an event on July 15.
As protocols evolve and networks transform, Bangladesh's absence from global standards development could cost the nation its digital future. In an exclusive interview, ANM Zaheduzzaman Sarker, Principal Standardisation Lead and Chief Architect for Transport Networks at Nokia, discusses his journey from Bangladesh to becoming a key figure in global internet standards development.
Find out the answer on today's Star Explains
A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
On June 26, 2000, Bangladesh became the 10th nation to gain Test status from the ICC -- a historic milestone that sparked hope and pride across the country.
Let's find out more on today's episode of Star Explains
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star on Thursday afternoon, Ishraque talked about some of the issues regarding the legality of the mayoral post, his stance over the matter, his current strife with the government, and the ongoing situation surrounding the Nagar Bhaban
Some 22% of wetlands, both freshwater systems such as peat lands, rivers and lakes, and coastal marine systems including mangroves and coral reefs, have disappeared since 1970
Rainfall since early morning flooded parts of Dhaka city including low-lying roads in Mirpur, Moghbazar, and Shantinagar
Most parts of Jashore town and its adjacent areas have been waterlogged after relentless rainfall over two consecutive days
Around 70% of the municipality is affected if it rains for an hour
Over 2,300 ponds flooded, 2,371 hectares of crops destroyed, and 125km of roads affected
Heavy rains have inundated vast stretches of farmland across 21 districts in Barishal, Khulna, Chattogram and Dhaka divisions, leaving thousands of farmers devastated as crops and fish enclosures were washed away over the past week.
However, parts of Fulgazi and Chhagalnaiya were still waterlogged as of this morning
More than 100 villages remain inundated following embankment breaches at 20 points in Feni, while a fresh threat looms in the north as the rising Teesta river may trigger temporary flooding in low-lying areas of Rangpur, Nilphamari, Kurigram and Lalmonirhat.
