Shows ASK data; experts call for stronger laws, protection
A special investigative team of the Criminal Investigation Department conducted an operation in Barisal and arrested him tonight
While reforms are publicly touted, an ongoing culture of dominance, illegal occupation, and extortion resulting from "power abuse" by certain political parties is undermining public aspirations to build a democratic "New Bangladesh", it says
Chief Adviser Yunus discusses revitalising regional cooperation with Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar
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Fulham held visitors Manchester United to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League on Sunday after Emile Smith Rowe equalised for the hosts with his first touch as a substitute to cancel out an own goal while Bruno Fernandes missed a first-half penalty.
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Shrinking international aid has cast uncertainty over schooling for thousands of Rohingya children in refugee camps, jeopardising years of progress, warns Rana Flowers, UNICEF representative to Bangladesh.
The 17th National Summer Athletics Championships 2025 concluded at the National Stadium in Dhaka on Saturday, wrapping up three days of action-packed events with seven new national records and Bangladesh Army emerging as the overall champions. Organised by the Bangladesh Athletics Federation, the competition began on August 22 and saw 40 events contested.
With her, a total of 15 victims of the incident were released from the burn institute
The banking watchdog refixed and raised the amount, which was Tk 125 crore earlier
Calls for immediate implementation of ninth wage board
Hasnat Abdullah says police obstructed NCP leaders and activists from entering EC building
Names and identities of 14 fishermen have not yet been confirmed
Bodies will be handed over to families after completing legal procedures
At conference attended by govt officials, diplomats and international bodies, young Rohingyas share stories of persecution
Israel must stop using starvation as a method of warfare
During Sheikh Hasina’s premiership, relations between Bangladesh and Pakistan remained deeply strained for much of her 15 years of rule.
Bangladesh’s economy is grappling with multiple challenges, including slowing growth, stubborn inflation, and a sharp fall in private investment, according to the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI).
Rinky Biswas capped a remarkable campaign at the 17th Summer Athletics Championships by setting a third consecutive national record on the final day today.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul said that the current state of the ‘Fatullah’ stadium has brought tears to his eyes.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
Travelling to northern and southern districts through the Bonpara-Kushtia highway has become miserable due to the dilapidated condition of the road from Natore’s Bonpara to Dashuria in Pabna.
The Trump administration has been planning for weeks to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago as part of an expanded crackdown on crime and immigration, according to reports in US media.
Ukraine launched a drone attack on Russia on Sunday, forcing a sharp fall in the capacity of a reactor at one of Russia’s biggest nuclear power plants and sparking a huge blaze at the major Ust-Luga fuel export terminal, Russian officials said.
Desperate Palestinians clutching pots and plastic buckets scrambled for rice at a charity kitchen in Gaza City on Saturday, a day after the United Nations declared a famine in the territory that has been reduced to rubble.
Russia and Ukraine each sent back 146 prisoners of war on Sunday, Moscow’s defence ministry said, the latest in a series of exchanges that have seen hundreds of POWs released this year.
As a painter, he was larger than life. Baseer entered art school not out of a passion for the creative field, but he was on a mission, a role he undertook as a sign of political allegiance to the...
Before the sun rises over Dhaka’s Korail slum, many mothers set out early for a long day of work, carrying the unspoken worry of who will care for their children while they are away.
The star couple still have unfinished projects in hand, including “The Spy” and “Netri: The Leader”. Ananta said, “We currently have two or three films. Some are half done, others are 70 percent complete.
“Beyond the Ordinary: Raincheck,” organised by Let’s Vibe and Karkhana, brought crowds to Courtside at Madani Avenue last Friday evening for a monsoon-inspired concert. Although the anticipated downpour never arrived, the atmosphere was charged with music instead.
Saif Sarwar, Bangladesh’s first automotive content creator, has made history with his short film “Go Beyond”, which has been nominated in the Best Independent Film category at the prestigious International Motor Film Awards (IMFA). This is the first time a Bangladeshi automotive film has reached a global platform.
Thick, long hair opens endless styling options with timeless accessories. From elegant hair sticks and nostalgic banana clips to chic retro headbands and decorative combs, these versatile pieces elevate everyday hairstyles and add sophistication to special occasions.
Professional makeup artistry in Bangladesh thrives despite judgment, low acceptance, and inconsistent pay. Artists like Sumon Rahat, Sazzad Piash, and Probina fight stigma, learn without formal training, and persist for independence, control, and financial stability in a demanding beauty industry.
Mansplaining is an everyday frustration women face, often dismissing expertise with unsolicited explanations. Coping strategies include journaling experiences, seeking solidarity with female colleagues, responding with kindness or humor, and escalating issues to concerned authorities when necessary for empowerment and workplace equality.
Writes to Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission
As the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union polls are set to take place after 35 long years on September 15, protests, disputes and various demands have have gripped the campus.
Campus sat down with Hanzalah to learn how his years at BUP shaped a path to Meta.
A team of researchers at the University of Queensland’s Frazer Institute in Australia has used stem cells to create a replica of human skin, complete with blood vessels, capillaries, hair follicles, tissue layers, and immune cells in the laboratory.
Hackers have broken into a Google database, potentially exposing the accounts of more than 2.5 billion Gmail users to targeted scams, according to a report by The Daily Mail.
Brian Armstrong, CEO of US-based cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, recently revealed that he fired software engineers who refused to adopt AI tools following a company-wide mandate.
It was just about 7:00am on Monday. A mother sat with her daughter at a bus counter in Dinajpur, set for a two-hour commute to Rangpur for the daughter’s HSC exam three hours later.
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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.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles)
A stunning moonglow or burrowing anemone sways like a living flame in the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island.
Erosion by Old Brahmaputra and Jingiram rivers has devoured at least 50 houses in Jamalpur's Bakshiganj upazila, said an official of Water Development Board (WDB).
Spot market procurement approved to meet rising energy demand
Strong currents left deep pits in homesteads and yards, while poultry, goats and cattle were washed away in several areas
Water levels of Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers start to drop
A pheasant-tailed jacana, known as ‘jol moyur’ in Bangla, soars over a tranquil wetland in Chuadanga.
The district administration, during a joint operation in Bholaganj of Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila and parts of Sylhet city, has recovered over 35,000 cubic feet of stones previously looted from the Sada Pathor tourist spot.
