Nazrul’s 126th birth anniv today

The 126th birth anniversary of National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam will be celebrated across the country today with solemn respect and renewed admiration for the poet whose fearless voice stood against injustice, exploitation, and communalism.

Talks between CA and 3 parties / BNP sticks to demand for polls by December

In a meeting with Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus last night, the BNP restated its demands that the next general election be held by December and the government immediately announce a roadmap to that end.

Yunus to stay the course

Amid simmering political tensions, the interim government has said it will not abandon its responsibilities and that Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus is not stepping down.

Bangladesh per capita debt mounts to $483

The amount was $257 in 2015-16 fiscal year

Diary of a Gazan family's descent toward starvation

"I cry at night when my baby cries and her stomach aches from hunger."

The heart-friendly oils: what experts want you to use now

In a time when cardiovascular diseases remain the leading cause of death worldwide, health professionals and organisations are urging the public to make smarter dietary choices—especially when it comes to fat consumption.

Djokovic becomes third man to win 100 ATP titles

Djokovic joins Jimmy Connors and Roger Federer as the only players with a century of tour titles.

Nearly 9 out 10 victims of rape were children

Khuki (not her real name) was just three years old -- too young to grasp the gravity of the crime committed against her, or the extent of the harm it caused.

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Mustafizur takes three as Delhi end on a high

Mustafizur's 3-33 helped Delhi Capitals end the IPL on a high.

Nagar Bhaban still padlocked

Nagar Bhaban, the headquarters of Dhaka South City Corporation, was still under lock and key yesterday even though the supporters of BNP leader Ishraque Hossain suspended their protests for the weekend.

First batch of Bangladesh cricketers leave for Pak T20Is

The first group of Bangladesh cricketers left UAE for Pakistan yesterday for a three-match T20I series against the hosts, set to begin in Lahore from Wednesday.

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How video game shots are being used as videos of India-Pakistan conflict

Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it

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Lack of reform priorities led to political chaos

The interim government has failed to set their reform priorities, which led to chaos among the political parties and damaged the national consensus, speakers told an event yesterday.

Lightning alerts 20-30 minutes in advance

After failing to implement earlier projects such as planting palm trees and installing lightning arresters in high-risk areas, the interim government is now planning to introduce an early warning system to reduce lightning-related casualties.

Locals demand permanent embankment on Netai river

Residents along the banks of the Netai river in Mymensingh’s Dhobaura upazila have expressed concern over possible flooding during the monsoon and demanded the construction of a permanent river protection embankment