Bangladesh urges Ireland to increase student admissions, IT professional recruitment
Bangladesh has urged Ireland to admit more its students in Irish universities and recruit meritorious IT professionals in the tech industry under the European Union (EU) talent partnerships
BNP expels 5 more leaders for contesting upazila polls
The BNP has expelled five more of its grassroots leaders for participating in the second phase of upcoming upazila elections by violating the party's decision
Madrasa teacher arrested on charge of raping student in Tongi
A madrasa teacher was arrested today on charges of raping a student in Gazipur's Tongi
4 land in jail for shaving woman's head after torture
A woman and three men were sent to jail today in Gaibandha's Gobindaganj for shaving a woman's head after torturing her early yesterday
Dr Yunus meets Pope, co-chairs World Summit on Human Fraternity
The second World Meeting on Human Fraternity was held in Vatican City on May 10-11 to discuss ways of promoting human fraternity in environment, education, business, agriculture, media and health
Two-day ICPD30 Global Dialogue begins in Dhaka tomorrow
The governments of Bangladesh, Bulgaria and Japan, together with UNFPA, are set to host a two-day event titled, "ICPD30 Global Dialogue on Demographic Diversity and Sustainable Development", in Dhaka tomorrow morning
Bangladesh
Upazila polls: Chairman candidate sent to jail for carrying unlicensed firearm
A Barguna court today sent a chairman candidate for the upcoming Betagi Upazila Parishad election and his car driver to jail on charges of possessing an unlicensed pistol
Green Climate Fund's performance discriminatory: TIB
The Green Climate Fund has strayed from its original objectives, becoming a debt-lending agency with a greater emphasis on loans than grants, said a study by Transparency International Bangladesh
Niko graft case: Recording statements of prosecution witnesses on June 11
A Dhaka court today set June 11 for recording statements of prosecution witnesses in the Niko graft case filed against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and seven others
Back from turbulent sea: MV Abdullah crewmembers end horrid journey
The family members, who gathered at the port, were elated to their loved ones return home about a month after the ship was released by Somali pirates
MV Abdullah crew members reunite with families in Ctg port
The 23 crew members of MV Abdullah reached Chattogram port this afternoon, about a month after the ship was released by Somali pirates
New Dhaleshwari river in Tangail / Illegal sand lifting poses erosion threat
A local influential syndicate has long been illegally extracting sand from the New Dhaleswari river, a tributary of Jamuna, in the Kurshabenu area of Tangail's Kaihati upazila
Prisoners in condemned cells: Govt seeks stay on HC order
The government today filed a petition with the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court, seeking stay on the High Court verdict that ordered the authorities concerned to move the prisoners, sentenced to death, to ordinary cells of jails from condemned cells
No decision yet on running metro rail on Fridays: MAN Siddique
The metro railway authority is yet to decide whether to run metro trains on Fridays
Asia
India Lok Sabha polls: Modi files nomination from Varanasi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today filed his nomination papers from the Varanasi Lok Sabha constituency in the most populous state of Uttar Pradesh
Imran Khan warns govt of countrywide protests over power, gas tariff
The incarcerated founding chairman of PTI and former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday warned the government that countrywide protests would be launched if the government would further increase power and gas tariff
Indonesia flood death toll rises to 50 with 27 missing
Rescuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday after flash floods and cold lava flow on Indonesia's Sumatra island over the weekend killed at least 50 people and left another 27 missing, the country's disaster agency said.
‘We will make Pakistan wear bangles’
Mincing no words, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday attacked the opposition INDIA bloc, calling its leaders “cowards” who were “scared of Pakistan’s nuclear power”.
62.9pc turnout in fourth phase
India yesterday voted in the fourth phase of a seven-week long general election as the campaign rhetoric became more strident over economic disparities and religious divisions.
Japan to introduce online booking for Mount Fuji trail
An online booking system for Mount Fuji's most popular trail was announced on Monday by Japanese authorities trying to fight overtourism on the active volcano
Indian polls: Voting begins in 4th phase; 96 seats up for grab
Millions of Indians today began casting their votes in the fourth phase of polling in parliamentary election encompassing 96 constituencies across ten states and union territories
96 constituencies go to polls in 4th phase today
A string of high-profile ruling BJP and opposition politicians will be in the fray as millions of Indians cast their votes 96 constituencies across ten states and union territories in the fourth phase of India’s marathon Lok Sabha elections today.
World
Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 35,173
The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Tuesday that at least 35,173 people have been killed in the territory during more than seven months of war between Israel and Palestinian militants
Biden signs into law ban on Russian nuclear reactor fuel imports
President Joe Biden signed into law a ban on Russian enriched uranium on Monday, the White House said, in the latest effort by Washington to disrupt President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine
Europe's most wanted migrant-smuggler 'The Scorpion' arrested
"Scorpion", whose real name is Barzan Majeed, was arrested in the city of Sulaimaniyah at Interpol's request, said security forces spokesperson Salam Abdel Khaleq to AFP.
Taboo to brew: conservative Gulf gets first local beer
Alcohol sales are heavily restricted in Oman and Qatar and are outright banned in Kuwait, and in Sharjah, one of the UAE's seven emirates and a neighbour to cosmopolitan Dubai.
Record 76m internally displaced worldwide, says monitor
Conflict in Sudan and Gaza pushed the number of internally displaced people (IDPs) worldwide to a record 75.9 million at the end of 2023, an NGO monitor said Tuesday
14 killed as billboard falls during dust storm in Mumbai
At least 14 people were killed and 74 injured when a billboard collapsed during a dust storm and unseasonal rains in Mumbai's Ghatkopar locality yesterday, civic officials said today
Melinda Gates to leave Gates Foundation, keeps $12.5b for her work
Philanthropist Melinda French Gates announced Monday she was leaving the nonprofit foundation she established with her ex-husband Bill Gates -- an organization that has become one of the most influential in the world
Collapsed Baltimore bridge blasted into pieces in effort to clear wreckage
US crews in Baltimore set off controlled explosions on Monday to allow them to remove a portion of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge from the bow of the massive container ship that toppled the span in March
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Which countries give weapons to Israel?
Find out more on today's Star Explains
Game: A house where trafficking victims are kept before journey to Europe
The name of the route is "Game". It may sound like a video game. However, it's the name of a house where trafficking victims are gathered before starting a boat journey in the Mediterranean Sea
MV Abdullah returns home
The Bangladeshi ship MV Abdullah, which was released by Somali pirates on April 14, has reached Kutubdia anchorage in Cox's Bazar
SSC results: 51 institutions see zero pass rate
This year, 51 schools reported a zero pass rate in the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent exams, compared to 48 last year
BCL factions clash at RU
A clash erupted between two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) at Rajshahi University (RU) last night
Mild heat wave sweeps parts of country
Mild heatwave is sweeping the central, northern, northeastern and southeastern parts of the country and it may continue, the Met office said today
Donald Lu in Dhaka
US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu arrived in Dhaka this morning on a two-day visit to strengthen bilateral cooperation and demonstrate US support for a free, open, and prosperous Indo-Pacific region
No smart card, no entry to DU central library
Authorities to introduce new system by next month
Municipality fells old trees for wall renovation
At a time when people are becoming more aware of the need to save trees for the sake of the environment, local authorities of Kuakata in Patuakhali opted to axe several trees to renovate the boundary wall of a school
Factional clash at RU: rival BCL groups stage showdowns
Just a day into their clash, two factions of Bangladesh Chhatra League unit of Rajshahi University faced off again in front of a hall early today
Elevated Expressway: HC lifts status quo share transfer
The High Court has lifted its order of status quo on the transfer of Italian-Thai company's shares in Dhaka Elevated Expressway to China's Sinohydro Corporation Limited
From 87pc pass rate to 100pc failure
All 24 students of Khayerbari Mirzapur Madrasa in Birampur failed Dakhil exams
Rohingya leader shot dead in Ukhiya camp
A Rohingya community leader, locally known as “head majhi”, was shot dead at a refugee camp in Ukhiya upazila of Cox’s Bazar early yesterday.
Bangladeshi shot ‘by BSF’ in Benapole
A Bangladesh national was shot allegedly by Indian Border Security Force (BSF) along Putkhali border in Jashore’s Benapole area this morning.
Trauma centre yet to open after 11 years
Saddam and Sunil, two youths, suffered critical injuries in a motorcycle accident in Rashidpur area of Habiganj’s Bahubal upazila recently.
