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Metro launches Friday operations
Dhaka Metro Rail launched its Friday service from yesterday. It will run from 3:30pm to 9:40pm on Fridays, confirmed Khondaker Ehteshamul Kabir, company secretary of Dhaka Mass Transit Company Limited (DMTCL).
20 hurt as two groups clash at Baitul Mukarram
At least 20 people were injured in a clash between the followers of current Imam Waliur Rahman Khan and former Khatib Ruhul Amin at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque before the Jumma prayers yesterday.
Communal attacks: ‘There was no trial in last 15yrs’
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday said there was no trial of or credible investigation into any incident of communal violence over the past 15 years, as the “fascist” Awami League government “exploited these issues for narrow political gains”.
Students make pro-VC, treasurer take oath at SUST
Shahjalal University of Science and Technology found itself embroiled in controversy after newly-appointed pro-VC Prof Dr Shajedul Karim and Treasurer Prof Dr Ismail Hossain were seen taking oaths -- prompted by none other than student leaders.
Journalist beaten up in Narayanganj
A journalist was beaten up by some miscreants in Narayanganj yesterday afternoon.
Murder case: Addl DIG Mashiur remanded
A Dhaka court yesterday placed Additional Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of police Mashiur Rahman on a seven-day remand for interrogation in a case filed
Road accidents in 4 districts: 8 killed, 4 injured in a day
Eight people were killed and four others injured in road accidents in four districts yesterday, according to reports from our correspondents.
Textbooks for class-4 to 9: ‘Exaggerated’ historical info to be struck off
The government has decided to remove any “exaggerated” historical information or “unnecessary” glorification of any individuals from textbooks for the upcoming academic year, officials of the National Curriculum and Textbook Board (NCTB) have said.
30 injured as BNP factions clash in Chandpur
At least 30 people were injured in a clash between two factions of BNP in Chandpur's Hajiganj upazila yesterday evening
Gurbaz, Rashid lead Afghanistan to 177-run rout of South Africa
Rahmanullah Gurbaz hit a superb century before leg-spin magician Rashid Khan marked his 26th birthday by taking five wickets as Afghanistan thrashed South Africa by 177 runs in the second one-day international on Friday.
Ex-minister MA Mannan sent to jail
A Sunamganj court yesterday sent former planning minister MA Mannan to jail in a case filed over the attack on students during the protests on August 4.
Israel kills top Hezbollah figure in Beirut strike
Israel killed a top Hezbollah commander and other senior figures in the Lebanese movement in an airstrike on Beirut yesterday, vowing to press on with a new military campaign until it is able to secure the area around the Lebanese border.
Us Presidential Election: Polls show Harris, Trump tied nationally
US Vice President Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump remain deadlocked less than seven weeks before the November 5 US presidential election, according to new polls released on Thursday that also show a tight race in the key state of Pennsylvania.
Scuffle at secretariat: Stern action to be taken against officials involved
The government has decided to take stringent action against some deputy secretaries involved in a recent scuffle at the public administration ministry over the postings of deputy commissioners (DCs).
Youth hacked to death in Mohammadpur
Nasir Biswas, a 22-year-old youth, was hacked to death near the Martyred Intellectuals’ Graveyard in Mohammadpur yesterday evening.
India seize momentum as Bangladesh look for respite
Near the end of second day's play in the Chennai Test, Shakib Al Hasan was squatting at the bowling crease in between deliveries to possibly relax his tired legs. Bangladesh had bowled in the morning session and removed the India tail with relative ease but were then themselves dispatched in 47 overs, leading to another day in the field -- this time under the hot Chennai sun.
Old dhaka’s hidden gems: Where history meets crumb mutton chops
Last Friday, I was strolling through Mohini Mohan Das Lane in the nostalgic neighbourhood of Farashganj in Old Dhaka. I love the old architecture of the area, and often go on such random excursions whenever I need to unwind.
Guardiola tells players to lead change over workload
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola on Friday urged players to lead the fight for change in the heated debate over the dangers posed by an increased fixture schedule as Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany demanded a cap on games.
50-year-old man’s body recovered from a bush
Police yesterday recovered the body of a man from a bush near Jhilpara area of the capital’s Khilgaon Taltala.
8 JU students sued for killing ex-BCL leader
The Jahangirnagar University authorities filed a case against eight students in connection with the fatal beating of former student and Chhatra League leader Shamim Ahmed.
Decision to halt politics at DU undemocratic
Student organisations said the decision to suspend all political activities at Dhaka University is undemocratic and unconstitutional.
Heme holds it together
The actress, who began her journey as a child artiste, has always been passionate about dance, just as much as she is about acting. She was a ramp model and participated in Miss World Bangladesh in 2017. Despite her hectic schedule, Heme took some time to drop by The Daily Star for a photoshoot and to discuss her career, passions, and more.
Sri Lanka lead by 202 in first New Zealand Test
Dinesh Chandimal and Dimuth Karunaratne forged a 147-run partnership to propel hosts Sri Lanka to a lead of 202 on day three of the first Test against New Zealand on Friday.
Tofazzal’s death in mob lynching: DU, hall officials failed to take swift action
Tofazzal Hossain, who was beaten to death by a mob, had been held captive at the Dhaka University’s Fazlul Huq Muslim Hall for over three hours, starting at 7:45pm on Wednesday.
Abducted schoolgirl rescued in police raid
Police early yesterday rescued the tenth-grade schoolgirl, who had been reportedly abducted two days ago from Phulbari upazila of Kurigram.
Dengue outbreak: Hospitals strained as cases spike
Rajkumar Das stood with his son, Saikat Kumar Das, at Shaheed Suhrawardy Medical College Hospital for over an hour, desperately seeking a bed in the male dengue ward.
Jatiya Nagorik Committee: A youth platform that seeks new ‘political settlement’
The Jatiya Nagorik Committee, formed following the July-August student-led mass uprising, seeks to unite diverse groups in Bangladesh to establish a new political “settlement” for a democratic society.
Arson attacks In Khagrachhari: ‘We are integrationists, not separatists’
Students from indigenous communities protested Thursday’s arson attacks in Khagrachhari’s Dighinala upazila in different places of the country yesterday.
Arson attacks in Khagrachhari: Four injured being treated at CMCH
With his left arm bandaged, Sujan Tripura, 18, lay on a bed at Chittagong Medical College Hospital (CMCH).
5 journos among 46 sued for attacking student protesters
Forty-six individuals, including five journalists and former state minister for civil aviation and tourism Mahbub Ali, were sued for attacking students and setting fire to government dak bungalows (rest houses) and vehicles in Moulvibazar’s Madhabpur upazila.
Ranil seeks another term as president
Sri Lanka’s right-wing President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who seeks re-election in today’s ballots, describes himself as the “designated survivor” capable of salvaging the economically troubled nation.
Premadasa seeks father’s role as president
Three decades after his father was assassinated as Sri Lanka’s leader, opposition chief Sajith Premadasa is a top contender to take on the role in today’s presidential elections.
Marxist-leaning Dissanayake promises change as his popularity soars
Anura Kumara Dissanayake may lack the political lineage of some of his rivals, but his leftist policies to help the poor and stirring speeches have made him a leading candidate in Sri Lanka’s presidential election today.
17m people vote for new president today
Cash-strapped Sri Lanka goes to polls today to pick its next president in an effective referendum on an unpopular International Monetary Fund austerity plan enacted after the island nation’s unprecedented financial crisis.
Mamata blames dam release for flooding
A top politician in eastern India yesterday blamed authorities in a neighbouring state for causing a flooding crisis by opening dams after 26 people were killed and 250,000 others were forced to relocate.
Number of Russian deaths in Ukraine hits 70,000
The BBC and the independent Russian news site Mediazona said yesterday they had documented the deaths of around 70,000 Russian soldiers since the start of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
HK jails third person for sedition under new law
A Hong Kong man was jailed yesterday for “seditious” posts on social media, becoming the third person to be imprisoned under a new national security law in the span of two days.
Iran summons Afghan envoy for ‘disrespecting’ anthem
Iran summoned the acting head of Afghanistan’s embassy yesterday after saying a visiting Afghan official disrespected the country’s national anthem by not standing, days after a similar incident in Pakistan.
CHT tense as 4 killed in violence
Four people were killed and at least 72 others injured as violence flared up in Rangamati town and Khagrachhari’s Dighinala and Sadar upazilas yesterday.
Capturing the avian wonders of northern Bangladesh
If journalism is my profession, wildlife photography is my passion. For me, it’s not just about snapping a picture -- it’s a form of meditation, a way to escape from the everyday noise and stress.
On travel and writing
It is perhaps not an overstatement to say that humans are, at their core, wanderers.
Books on wheels
It is a story of a late, blooming friendship between two sexagenarians.
A tale from the future: Ordinary students celebrate lynching 100th person
The year is 2028. Ordinary students have done something extraordinary yet again. Yesterday, they organised “Lunch for Lynching” to celebrate beating a hundred people to death since the “lucky seventh independence”.
‘Natok Kom Koro Pio’
“Natok kom koro Pio,” the man said, his white beard shaking with fury.
Altruistic prisoners demand work-from-jail permission
When the world is busy inventing and discovering new things, the people of Chapasthan 2.0 are busy coming up with new demands with every passing hour.
Unrest emerges as a new threat to RMG recovery
The number of apparel work orders received by Bangladeshi companies from international retailers and brands for the autumn and winter seasons of 2025 dropped by nearly 10 percent compared to the past due to major shocks from the nationwide student movement and labour unrest in major industrial belts over the past two and half months.
Khagrachhari, Rangamati: ‘Culprits behind violence will be brought to book’
The government has made an urgent appeal for peace in the three hill districts, following the recent unrest in Khagrachhari and Rangamati, affirming its dedication to resolving the crisis.
MOB violence: Police warn of tough action
Police Headquarters said yesterday that stern action would be taken if anyone took the law into their own hands.