Analysts say there is more than meet meets the eye
His remarks came a day after the interim government issued an ordinance abolishing the NBR and creating two separate divisions under the finance ministry
Today, Chinese firm Qingdao Dongfang agreed to invest $4.5 million in Ishwardi EPZ
Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury today said a mutual visa waiver agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders between Bangladesh and Egypt will be signed soon
A Dhaka court today issued travel bans on 14 beneficiaries of S Alam Group in connection with corruption allegations brought against them
On April 14, 2001, two bombs exploded during Pahela Baishakh celebrations at Ramna Batamul
On 10 May, a man brutally assaulted two women with a belt in full public view at the Munshiganj river terminal
"In the last 15 years, small dictatorships have emerged among us. This is reflected in speech, behaviour, and actions"
The injured students are currently receiving treatment at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital
As an initiation of the ‘on-campus job’ opportunity for Dhaka University students, Green Future Foundation Bangladesh launched an electric shuttle bus service in affiliation with the university
The move follows reports that BSF pushed in around 300 people into Bangladesh between May 7 and May 9
Shakib Al Hasan had been the number one all-rounder in ICC rankings for a long period, but no other player from the country had reached the heights following Shakib’s domination. After a long time, another all-rounder in Mehedi Hasan Miraz has secured second position in ICC Test rankings for all-rounders.
England have selected five Indian Premier League players in their one-day squad to face the West Indies, including former captain Jos Buttler, but have not ruled out allowing them to skip the series.
The ferry service is expected to resume at 6:00am, May 18
The driver of a brick-laden trolley was killed and a worker injured after the vehicle overturned on a road in Narsingdi’s Monohardi upazila today
An adviser to Trump told The Washington Post, “In MAGA, we are not Bibi fans.”
The Kashmir attack has exposed the fragility of India’s security apparatus and the dangers of securitisation.
The payment had been held up over Dhaka’s failure to meet key reform targets
"Football, like life, is an adventure that begins and ends," added the 65-year-old, who also lifted the European Cup twice as AC Milan coach.
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) announced the squads for the upcoming white-ball series against the West Indies, comprising three ODIs and three T20Is, beginning on 29 May.
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.
More than 100 illegal battery-powered rickshaws were seized during the joint operation.
The university unlawfully transferred funds to its foundation
As of 5:00pm today, the hunger strike entered its 17th hour
Also known as Bon Khejur, the plant is exclusively found in Sal forests
The platform demanded the official declaration of the 'July Revolution Manifesto' within 30 working days
Dhaka doesn’t have a city square per se, but places like Shahbagh and areas around Motijheel serve as a sort of one.
The atmosphere at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi was electric on the evening of May 2 as the newly founded art collective called Choukaath inaugurated its first group exhibition.
At a time when OTT platforms are overflowing with gritty thrillers and intense dramas, Netflix’s “The Royals” offers a much-needed escape into a world of luxury, romance, and family dynamics. At its heart, the series is a maximalist rom-com built on the most classic of tropes — opposites attract, rich boy meets self-made girl, palace intrigue meets pitch decks — dressed in some of our favourite buzzwords: feminist, queer-friendly, and unapologetically fashionable. It is refreshing to see a desi series embrace froth and flamboyance without constantly apologising for it. Then again, being aware of one’s aesthetic does not excuse narrative shortcuts. While "The Royals" delivers big on styling and spectacle, its storytelling often trips on its own heels.
A court in Paris on Tuesday found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema.
More than 350 figures from the cinema world, including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon, condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday (May 12) on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival.
Chhanamukhi, Brahmanbaria’s iconic sweet, earned GI status in 2024, spotlighting Mahadev Mishtanno Bhandar’s 180-year legacy. Crafted from pure milk with a time-honoured recipe, it remains a beloved, authentic symbol of the region’s culinary heritage.
Unresolved childhood trauma often resurfaces in marriage, shaping emotional responses and deepening relationship conflicts. In Bangladesh’s high-pressure society, healing requires vulnerability, therapy, and confronting past wounds to build truly intimate, emotionally resilient partnerships.
Dilnawaz fuses Sufi philosophy, classical dance, and Urdu literature to tell a mystical tale of love and transcendence, reclaiming the stage as sacred space and guiding audiences on a soulful journey toward divine union.
Serenity at Jahangirnagar University
Even though the end result is rewarding, the research paper writing process is filled with roadblocks that might feel insurmountable.
For many women, driving is not just about navigating the roads, but the need to overcome pervasive societal biases while grappling with safety concerns.
Samsung has just introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, a new slim variant of its flagship S series featuring a 5.8 mm titanium frame, making it one of the thinnest premium smartphones on the market.
Apple is reportedly preparing to raise the prices of its upcoming iPhone models set for release this autumn, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.
Whether you’re navigating team meetings, drafting emails, or negotiating deadlines, how you communicate can make or break your professional relationships—and your reputation. But here’s the thing: effective communication isn’t just about 'what' you say. It’s about 'how' you say it, 'when' you say it, and 'who' you’re saying it to.
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
Let's find out the answers in today's episode of Star Explains
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?
The intense heat wave sweeping through Chanchra in Jashore is severely disrupting the production of fry (renu) and fingerlings, as temperatures have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for a week
The voluntary organisation of Chattogram based professionals, town planners, and civil society members made the demand at a press conference at Chattogram Pres Club yesterday
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has prohibited any new industrial activities or projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) around the Sundarbans.
A severe heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rajbari, Khulna, Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jashore
The Met office also issued a set of directives to stay safe from lightning
Energy experts point to this kind of water-based system as a good alternative to air conditioning
Rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Dhaka divisions today, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of Coast Guard members launched the drive in Saurarchar area of the Meghna river from 9:00am yesterday to 1:00am today
