The announcement came during an ongoing protest programme that began last night in front of Jamuna.
The deaths were reported in areas near the heavily militarised border
"The helicopter was assigned to conduct a grappling exercise"
Cricket officials decided to pause the T20 tournament after a match on Thursday was abandoned in Dharamsala, less than 200 kilometres (125 miles) from the town of Jammu, where explosions were reported hours earlier.
Bangladesh’s economy might have been slowing since February, mainly because of sluggish expansion in the manufacturing, construction, and services sectors, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) released yesterday.
Supporters of Ivy alleged that BNP activists and supporters were responsible for the attack
The absence of women in Feluda's world becomes not just a narrative quirk but a telling reflection of the cultural and social codes of the Bangali bhadralok
He will be produced before the court today, police said.
As part of policy reforms aimed at improving the credibility and accuracy of national statistics, the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS) has been empowered to publish official data without prior government approval.
She was arrested around 5:45am today following a night-long raid at her Deobhog residence
Sirens ring out in Jammu, projectiles in night sky; Islamabad says Indian drones earlier entered its airspace
A total of seven arrests have been made so far
The drills involved a 600-millimetre multilayer rocket system and a tactical ballistic missile.
Law enforcers were executing a warrant for her brother, who was forcibly disappeared 12 years ago
AFP looks at how the trade row between the world's two economic superpowers is playing out
Their rights must be protected both at home and abroad
India must respect international norms in border conduct
The government is considering engaging leading global port operators to run the country’s port facilities, aiming to maximise the use of its limited capacity, said Chowdhury Ashik Mahmud Bin Harun, executive chairman of the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida).
The 54-year-old was given an "intensive corrections order" -- a sentence that is served in the community -- of one year and 10 months, court papers showed.
After a gap of around nine years, the Bangladesh Swimming Federation (BSF) with the help of Bangladesh Navy is all set to hold a talent hunt programme titled "Bangladesh in search of best swimmers-2025", starting today in Dhaka.
This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.
China's exports to the United States fell 17.6 percent month-on-month in April, official data showed Friday, as Beijing navigates a high-stakes trade war with Washington.
Today's air was classified as "unhealthy for sensitive groups", referring to a health threat.
Initially, Hasnat Abdullah led a group of protesters to Jamuna around 10:00pm Thursday. Later, Nahid and Akhtar brought another group around 1:00am today
Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected in a surprise choice to be the new leader of the Catholic Church on Thursday, taking the name Leo XIV, becoming the first US pontiff
India said "the threat was neutralised ... with kinetic and non-kinetic means"
Art studios and exhibitions are great storytellers. We often say that a picture is worth a thousand words. In that sense, any sort of visual art has a lot to say. Brihatta Art Foundation’s...
A multisensory exhibition, titled “Where the Spirit Meets the Bone”, is currently on display at Satori Academy of Arts in the capital’s Banani. This striking exhibit attempts to explore the many...
A new online video commercial (OVC) featuring popular actor Mosharraf Karim has gone viral for its strong message against unnecessary honking. Aimed at raising awareness among drivers, the ad has already crossed 5 million views within just five days of its release on Facebook last Friday (May 2).
Renowned American filmmaker James Foley, best known for directing “Glengarry Glen Ross”, “House of Cards” and the final two instalments of the “Fifty Shades” franchise, has passed away at the age of 71.
Acclaimed actor Fazlur Rahman Babu, a six-time National Film Award winner, is set to bring the inspiring life of Polan Sarkar to the silver screen in the upcoming government-grant film “Solte”, directed by Zahir Raihan.
Dhaka’s rooftop restaurants face uncertainty as DSCC revokes licences over safety concerns, sparking public debate. With millions linked to the restaurant industry, stakeholders urge balanced regulation to protect both businesses and diners.
A Tagore lullaby triggers a vivid childhood memory of a monsoon boat ride, exploring how soft, emotional songs — beyond traditional lullabies — soothe sleep through rhythm, parental love, and deep, subconscious emotional conditioning.
Thrifting in Bangladesh is gaining popularity for its affordability, sustainability, and unique fashion appeal. Once stigmatized, second-hand shopping now thrives on platforms like Dhaka Thrift, blending climate consciousness, creativity, and smart consumer habits.
Serenity at Jahangirnagar University
The recent measures taken by US President Trump have caught the world of academia off guard, especially international students.
BRAC University and the BSRM Group of Companies inaugurated the BSRM School of Engineering through a ceremony at the university’s Merul Badda campus on April 30, alongside its theme “Shaping Tomorrow: Innovation for Sustainability”, official logo, and website.
Fidji Simo, the current CEO of Instacart, is set to join OpenAI as CEO of Applications, the company announced on May 7.
Shojag, a mobile application launched by Bangladeshi entrepreneurs Monzur Morshed and Atiqur Rahman, seeks to bridge the gap between citizens and emergency responders through real-time, location-based alerts.
Today, Skype, the app that once connected me to so many important moments, is officially gone. It’s a strange feeling. Sure, I have switched to Messenger for chats and Zoom for meetings like everyone else. But I can’t help but feel a little sad. Few things else carry the same level of nostalgia as that familiar blue icon.
Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it
Watch today's episode of Star Explains to find out more
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Find out more about the history behind the significance of this day in today's Star Explains
What does this BBC report indicate? And more broadly speaking, what does the resumption of diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Pakistan signify?
PHOTO: KAMOL DAS.WHISTLERS OF THE WOODS … A blue-capped rock thrush perched on a broken tree branch in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary. One of South Asia’s most striking migratory songbirds, these birds breed in the Himalayan ranges and journey south during winter. They favour
Heatwave expected to intensify in Dhaka over next three days
The extraordinary heat spell was expected to subside as warmer El Nino conditions faded last year
Madaripur Sadar UNO Wadia Shabab confirmed that the tree had been partially cut
The High Court yesterday directed the Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority to form a monitoring committee for taking effective steps to prevent factories from discharging waste into Shitalakkhya River and to submit a compliance report in two weeks.
New erosion has been reported in the Padma Bridge project area, putting the main protection embankment at Naowdoba in Shariatpur’s Jajira end at risk.
Major 7.5-magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of South America
The calf died of a viral infection, says park in-charge
