The Election Commission has proposed stricter amendments to the election law, including a provision barring fugitives from contesting national polls.
Bangladesh’s long-awaited 5G rollout began this week, but a lack of compatible handsets means the next-generation network is unlikely to see mass adoption anytime soon.
Among the 179 candidates contesting 25 posts in the Jahangirnagar University Central Students’ Union (Jucsu) polls, 26 are from minority backgrounds.
Diesel supply through the Chattogram-Dhaka Fuel Pipeline is yet to start, almost 20 days after its launch, as the authorities proceeded with inauguration despite having issues during trial runs.
Outside the Mirpur Shaheed Suhrawardi Indoor Stadium, an unusual sight unfolded. Wrestlers were training under the open sky -- sometimes on bare soil, sometimes on paved concrete -- sweating it out while puzzled passersby watched as if the arena itself had spilled onto the streets.
The victim was dragged several yards by the auto-rickshaw
With just two films under her belt, Mondera Chakroborty has already managed to gain a massive following on social media. Her glamorous avatar, soothing expressions, and alluring screen presence have made her one of the most talked-about actresses in showbiz.
The ruling also bars the administration from using the same reasoning to cut funding in the future.
Bangladesh’s final T20I of the three-match series against the Netherlands in Sylhet was abandoned due to rain on Tuesday, denying the Tigers a chance to complete a clean sweep. But captain Litton Das remained upbeat, stressing that both his own form and the team’s collective performances have set Bangladesh up well for the Asia Cup beginning September 9 in the UAE.
Authorities did not identify the victims or disclose their nationalities
In today's Star Explains, let's explore what 5G actually is, how it works, and how much impact it can have on our daily lives as well as on industries, health, and future technologies
Cop was attacked and a police vehicle was vandalised during a raid on Monday
Two months after suffering a 6-0, 6-0 double-bagel disaster as Swiatek clinched her first Wimbledon crown, Anisimova turned the tables on the six-time Grand Slam winner to score a 6-4, 6-3 upset on the Arthur Ashe Stadium court.
"Google's privacy promises and assurances are blatant lies," the plaintiffs' attorneys said in the lawsuit.
One admitted to DMCH with stab wounds
Public Security Division and Security Services Division have been merged into a single unit
Should Bangladesh rethink its Rohingya policy and strategy?
Stop systemic deprivation of workers, ensure their rights
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to reshape the coastal economy by turning Moheshkhali island into the country’s next industrial and logistics hub.
Pathum Nissanka top scored with a swift 55 as Sri Lanka beat Zimbabwe by four wickets in Harare on Wednesday in the first of three Twenty20 internationals.
For the record book, Bangladesh captain Litton Das' fiifty against the Netherlands in the dead-rubber third T20I in Sylhet yesterday holds some significance. With it, the wicketkeeper-batter overtook Shakib Al Hasan for the most fifties, 14, in the format for the Tigers.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
The summit in Paris will be co-chaired by the leaders of France and the UK
A total of nine cases were filed with different police stations under RMP in connection with the violence during the July Uprising
The report also revealed the involvement of 53 individuals, including leaders of different political parties, other individuals, and government institutions
Indian finance minister made the announcement after a daylong GST Council meeting
The Dharla River, flowing through Lalmonirhat Sadar upazila, continues to swallow farmlands, homesteads and vital infrastructure every day, leaving hundreds of families destitute.
Step out onto any rooftop in Dhaka and take a slow spin. You’ll notice that almost every building in this urban jungle has one thing in common: balconies or verandas, whatever you want to call them.
Have we ever stopped to wonder when the ATM machines refill themselves? Or who stocks the shelves of our favourite stores before we walk in the morning?
I found myself wondering why an animated film had suddenly taken the world by storm, topping Netflix’s global charts. Animated titles rarely reach this kind of universal acclaim unless they are tied to a massive franchise, and yet here was "KPop Demon Hunters", a seemingly niche story about idols battling demons, sitting at number one. Curiosity got the better of me, and I decided to dive in. What I found was a film that managed to wrap a playful premise around a surprisingly layered commentary on fame, identity, and the relentless machine of modern pop culture.
Gaga, who recently announced that her new single “The Dead Dance” will be released today as part of the series’ soundtrack, said she was thrilled to join the project. “I’m a huge fan of the show and had so much fun appearing in it to support ‘The Dead Dance’,” she said.
Noel Gregory Mendes, a celebrated Chattogram business-man and former member of the legendary 1960s band "Lightnings", passed away on Monday morning. He was 71.
Micro-dating is a rising trend helping busy couples reconnect through short, meaningful moments. Perfect for hectic schedules, it strengthens relationships without grand plans — just quality time in minutes, anytime, anywhere. Try micro-dating today.
Bangladesh enters the 5G era with promises of speed, low latency, and massive connectivity. While urban rollout faces infrastructure, cost, and device hurdles, 5G remains vital for smart cities, healthcare, startups, and the nation’s digital future.
Men’s jewellery trends in 2025 redefine style with necklaces, bracelets, rings, earrings, beads, and pendants blending tradition and modern flair. From signet rings to Figaro chains, these timeless accessories elevate men’s fashion with bold, expressive individuality.
He posted a Facebook status, threatening to organise a "march for gang rape" against Fahmida
Graduating class of ISD secures almost three million USD in scholarships to international universities.
Voting for the Ducsu and hall union elections is scheduled for September 9
Apple has recently lost four AI researchers to rival technology companies, as competition for AI talent among leading tech firms continues to intensify. The employees, who were part of Apple’s AI development teams, have left to join competitors, including Meta, OpenAI, and Anthropic.
A US judge has ruled that Google will not be required to sell its Chrome browser, handing the technology giant a significant victory in a major antitrust case. However, the court has ordered Google to share certain data with competitors in an effort to increase competition within the online search market.
Together, the Mitsubishi Lancer Evo and Subaru Impreza WRX STI have defined rally culture and sparked one of the most iconic rivalries in car history. At the Auto Rebellion Evo–STI Meet 2025 held this Friday, August 29, the legendary competition was on full display.
Malaysia's immigration department has detained close to 800 unregistered foreigners, including at least 377 Bangladeshis
As a people, we have a tendency to be enamoured with the present political realities and treat the past with utter disdain. Even worse, we want to rewrite it, thus overvaluing the present and throwing the past into the bin
The unrest began around 11:00pm near Gate No 2 of CU campus, after a philosophy department student was allegedly assaulted by a security guard
A fresh clash broke out today between the students of Chittagong University (CU) and local residents
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.
Over a hundred illegal structures demolished on second day
The country is likely to experience normal rainfall during the month
The Forest Department has reclaimed 10 acres of forest land in Satkhamair mouza under the Barmi union in Gazipur’s Sreepur upazila and brought it under afforestation.
PHOTO: TANVIR JUBAIR .THE SLOW ‘SNAIL-BLAZERS’… A Bradybaenid snail edges carefully along a damp branch in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil,. Bradybaenidae, often called Asian land snails, are found across East and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, inhabiting moist forests, scrublands and gard
Air pollution is cutting Bangladeshis’ average life expectancy by 5.5 years, making it the country’s deadliest external health risk, according to a report published yesterday.
Phase-2 aims to build submerged dams, safeguard boro crops from flash floods
The aim is to prevent the emissions from being released into the atmosphere, and thereby help halt climate change.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles)
