India and Pakistan troops exchange fire in Kashmir

Relations between the nuclear-armed rivals plunged to their lowest level in years following Kashmir attack

44m ago

Several killed as driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured, Vancouver Police posted on X

53m ago

Maligned by Trump, White House reporters hold subdued annual gala

The dinner, while still as packed as previous years, took on a more somber, understated atmosphere with no president cracking self-deprecating jokes and no comedian.

1h ago

Trump trade war pushes firms to consider stockpiling

Stockpiling is not a solution, however, said analysts.

1h ago

Man sued over attempted rape of 11-year-old in Thakurgaon

A 32-year-old man was sued for attempting to rape a fifth grader in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila last night

15m ago

Poet Daud Haider passes away

He breathed his last around 1:45am (Bangladesh time) while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Berlin

1h ago
Bangladesh

Bangladesh

5 killed, eight hurt in road accidents in three districts

Five people were killed and eight others injured in road accidents in three districts yesterday.

6h ago

18,000MW power production planned for summer

Load shedding during the summer days will be kept at a tolerable level, Power and Energy Adviser Fouzul Kabir Khan said yesterday.

8h ago

Drops of water, waves of suffering

In the quiet village of Bottola, nestled in the hills of Rangamati’s Naniarchar upazila, each day begins early.

8h ago

Raped weeks ago, daughter of July martyr found dead

The 18-year-old daughter of a July uprising martyr was found dead at her house in Dhaka’s Adabor last night.

8h ago

NCP to hold rallies demanding AL’s ban

The National Citizen Party will hold a protest rally in Dhaka on May 2 demanding the trial of the Awami League as a party, the cancellation of its registration, and a ban on its political activities.

8h ago

Yunus pays last respect to Pope, attends his funeral with global leaders

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday attended the funeral of Pope Francis at St Peter’s Square and paid his last tribute.

8h ago

Death anniv of Sher-e-Bangla today

Today is the 63rd death anniversary of Sher-e-Bangla AK Fazlul Huq.

8h ago

Reform disability policies for dev, empowerment

Speakers at a press conference yesterday criticised the Ministry of Social Welfare for its failure to support the empowerment and development of persons with disabilities, accusing it of being more of an obstacle than an aid.

9h ago
Asia

Asia

India cracks down on undocumented immigrants

More than 1,000 allegedly undocumented Bangladeshi immigrants, including women and children, were detained in a crackdown in Ahmedabad and Surat, said Harsh Sanghavi, home minister of the western Indian state of Gujarat.

8h ago

Indo-Pak tensions: Rivals exchange gunfire for 2nd day

Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged gunfire along the disputed Kashmir region for a second straight day yesterday as Islamabad called for a “neutral” investigation into the killings of tourists in Indian occupied Kashmir.

12h ago

China hits out at ‘extreme selfishness’ of tariffs

China’s foreign minister has hit out at the “extreme selfishness” of tariffs, hinting at the steep levies imposed on Beijing by US President Donald Trump.

12h ago

Pakistan PM says 'prepared to defend sovereignty'

"Our valiant armed forces remain fully capable and prepared to defend the country's sovereignty," Sharif said while addressing a military ceremony

23h ago

India-Pakistan tensions: Troops exchange fire along Kashmir border

Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged fire overnight across the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir, officials said yesterday, after the nuclear-armed nations unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

1d ago

The Silent Suffering of Reptriated North Korean Women: Forced Abortions and Inhumane Abuse

One of the gravest human rights violations taking place in North Korea is the practice of forced abortions. North Korean women, in search of a better life, cross the border into China. However, if caught and repatriated, they face a brutal and heartless fate. Among the most horrifying aspects of this fate is the treatment of pregnant womem-something that reveals the depths of human cruelty

2d ago

India-Pakistan tensions soar

India and Pakistan exchanged an escalating series of tit-for-tat diplomatic measures yesterday after New Delhi blamed its arch-rival for backing a deadly shooting attack in contested Kashmir.

2d ago

The Lives and Human Rights of North Korean Women

In North Korea, women are referred to as "one wheel of the revolutionary cart." A popular song titled "Women Are Flowers" describes women as "the flowers of the nation." The country commemorates November 3rd as "the Day" to further emphasize the role and significance of women. Propaganda claims that women in the so called paradise of the people enjoy a life of unparalleled hapiness

2d ago
World

World

Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir

"If they stop water, all of this will turn into the Thar desert, the whole country"

2h ago

US deports 3 American children, including cancer patient: rights groups

The deportations come as Trump pursues a hard-line immigration policy, calling for mass expulsions of undocumented migrants

3h ago

Papal conclave: a painstaking voting process

During the upcoming conclave, cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis

3h ago

Progress made in nuclear talks

The United States and Iran reported progress in their latest round of nuclear talks yesterday and agreed to meet again next week as they pursue a deal that could help ease soaring Middle East tensions.

12h ago

Huge blast at key Iran port kills 18, hurts hundreds

A powerful explosion ripped through a key port in southern Iran yesterday, killing five people and injuring more than 500, state media said.

12h ago

Kursk retaken from Ukraine with North Korean help: Russia

The Russian army has fully liberated the border Kursk region from Ukrainian control with the help of North Korean soldiers, Chief of Staff Valery Gerasimov said on Saturday, admitting their participation in the conflict for the first time.

12h ago

Trump and Zelenskiy meet one-on-one in Vatican basilica to seek Ukraine peace

A White House spokesman called the meeting "very productive"

14h ago

At least 281 injured after explosion at port in Iran's Bandar Abbas

The blast occurred as Iran began a third round of nuclear talks with the United States in Oman, although the cause of the explosion was not immediately clear

17h ago
News Multimedia

News Multimedia

How will Trump's tariff impact Bangladesh?

Find out more in Star Explains

Could the interim govt bring relief to macroeconomy?

Restoring stability to the country’s macroeconomy has been the interim government’s biggest challenge

Syed Manzur Elahi: A dream, a unique success story

Find out more about his life on today’s Star Explains

Diners harassed during Ramadan in Lakshmipur

Abdul Aziz, acting president of the Lakshmipur Merchants' Association, allegedly harassed young and elderly individuals for eating during daylight hours in Ramadan

Security guards can now arrest people

Private security personnel deployed in residential areas, markets and shopping malls will now serve as members of the “Auxiliary Police Force” with the authority to make arrests.

Man sued over attempted rape of 11-year-old in Thakurgaon

A 32-year-old man was sued for attempting to rape a fifth grader in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila last night

16m ago

India and Pakistan troops exchange fire in Kashmir

Relations between the nuclear-armed rivals plunged to their lowest level in years following Kashmir attack

44m ago

Several killed as driver plows into Vancouver festival crowd

A number of people have been killed and multiple others are injured, Vancouver Police posted on X

53m ago

Maligned by Trump, White House reporters hold subdued annual gala

The dinner, while still as packed as previous years, took on a more somber, understated atmosphere with no president cracking self-deprecating jokes and no comedian.

1h ago

Trump trade war pushes firms to consider stockpiling

Stockpiling is not a solution, however, said analysts.

1h ago

Poet Daud Haider passes away

He breathed his last around 1:45am (Bangladesh time) while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Berlin

1h ago

Panic in Pakistan as India vows to cut off water supply over Kashmir

"If they stop water, all of this will turn into the Thar desert, the whole country"

2h ago

US deports 3 American children, including cancer patient: rights groups

The deportations come as Trump pursues a hard-line immigration policy, calling for mass expulsions of undocumented migrants

3h ago

Papal conclave: a painstaking voting process

During the upcoming conclave, cardinals will gather in the Sistine Chapel to elect a successor to Pope Francis

3h ago

5 killed, eight hurt in road accidents in three districts

Five people were killed and eight others injured in road accidents in three districts yesterday.

6h ago