It also highlights severe curbs on free speech, media, labor rights, and child protection, including violence, censorship, and unjustified arrests
By 10:00am, thousands of teachers had packed the press club area, blocking one side of the busy road
"To build a stronger and resilient Bangladesh, we need big changes in our economy," Yunus said.
The project of egalitarianism cannot be subcontracted to the very custodians of inequality.
ACC lodged six separate cases against Hasina over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots under Purbachal New Town project
Rabindra University students block rail line demanding permanent campus
BB officials said the central bank decided to set up an office at Sena Kalyan Bhaban in Motijheel to oversee the process.
From snooping devices carried in backpacks to locate people through their phones to a massive infrastructure that can intercept even end-to-end encryption from a central command centre, the Awami League government had been on an increasingly aggressive trajectory towards building a powerful surveillance state.
Chars, riverside villages in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Nilphamari inundated
Bangladesh’s leading business figures have urged the government to seek a six-year deferral of the country’s graduation from Least Developed Country (LDC) status, warning that the economy is unprepared for the loss of vital trade preferences.
Dhaka aims for $63.5b in exports, capitalising on new US tariff regime
Nepal raises Everest permit fees from $11,000 to $15,000
The DSEX declined 4.47 points, reaching 5,310.97 by 12:18 pm
Now at least four of its 10 widebody planes remain grounded, three Boeing 787s and one Boeing 777.
A tense situation is prevailing along the Bangladesh-Myanmar frontier after an armed member of the Arakan Army (AA) entered Bangladesh on Monday, hours after prolonged bursts of gunfire from the Myanmar side in Bandarban’s Ghumdhum border.
Yunus received the honorary doctorate degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's chancellor in Kuala Lumpur
The project of egalitarianism cannot be subcontracted to the very custodians of inequality.
Since 2011, the CAAB has identified at least 525 illegal high-rises encroaching on approach paths at HSIA and the old Tejgaon Airport runway.
Trump faces inflation worries despite stable CPI, core prices rise, tariffs loom
Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho believes the fans played a crucial role in their second-leg victory over Feyenoord in the Champions League.
It was the 25-year-old's third record of 2025 having also cleared 6.27m in Clermont-Ferrand in February.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
Yunus described the meeting as a valuable learning experience
Heat alerts were issued in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal and the Balkans, with temperatures expected to soar above 40C.
Israel has since said it will launch a new offensive and seize control of Gaza City, which it captured shortly after the war's outbreak in October 2023 before pulling out.
Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, Musk says
Parents of students killed or injured in the July 21 jet crash have demanded justice, compensation, and relocation of Milestone School and College to prevent future tragedies.
Long before Dhaka became a noisy sprawl of rickshaws, traffic, and concrete, it was a quieter, more graceful place. One posing for a German man with a camera and a keen eye for elegance.
I have never been to the legendary Beauty Boarding in Shiris Das Lane, Bangla Bazar. I know, it is an unpardonable offense, and I should probably be denied my self-proclaimed title as a Dhaka-know...
Humble by nature, young musician Angel Noor has already created music in his short career that holds a special place in the minds of music lovers.
Ayra Tahreem Khan, daughter of singer-actor Tahsan Rahman Khan and actor Rafiath Rashid Mithila, has made her acting debut. Her first on-screen appearance came in a television commercial released on Saturday, where she starred alongside her mother. Directed by Piplu R Khan, the ad promotes the cosmetic brand Himalaya Purifying Neem Face Wash, for which both mother and daughter now serve as brand ambassadors.
The teaser for Subhash Kapoor’s “Jolly LLB 3”, starring Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi, dropped today. The third instalment in the franchise brings together the two Jollys from the earlier films, who face off in the courtroom, much to the annoyance of Judge Tripathi, once again played by Saurabh Shukla.
The Perseid meteor shower peaks on 12–13 August, offering spectacular views across Bangladesh. Best spots include Cox’s Bazar, Saint Martin’s Island, Bandarban, and Sylhet. Minimize light pollution, adjust your eyes, and enjoy brighter meteors despite moonlight interference.
Floral sarees blend timeless elegance with cultural heritage, evoking nostalgic memories and romantic charm. Crafted in chiffon, georgette, cotton, and muslin, these versatile drapes suit every occasion, from summer lunches to festive gatherings, effortlessly enhancing feminine grace and style.
Pappu’s Art School for All in Old Dhaka offers free rickshaw painting classes to underprivileged and differently-abled individuals, preserving heritage while empowering youth. This inclusive grassroots movement makes traditional Bangladeshi art accessible to everyone.
Applications for the 2026–27 Chevening Scholarships were opened on August 5, 2025.
Students and activists in Indonesia have put up the One Piece pirate sign as a symbol of protest against several government policies.
After multiple failed adaptations over the past few decades, Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps gives the iconic superhero team a long-overdue chance to shine on the big screen.
Amazon-backed AI startup Anthropic will make its Claude AI models available to all three branches of the US government for just $1, the company announced on Tuesday.
AI search startup Perplexity has made an unexpected $34.5 billion all-cash bid to buy Google’s Chrome browser - a price much higher than its own estimated valuation of $18 billion.
Bangladesh's pet food market is largely reliant on imported products, with limited domestic manufacturing and few established local brands. The industry faces several challenges, including supply chain disruptions, high retail prices, and concerns regarding product authenticity. Although demand for packaged pet food is gradually increasing, particularly in urban areas, the market remains in the early stages of development.
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.
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A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
On June 26, 2000, Bangladesh became the 10th nation to gain Test status from the ICC -- a historic milestone that sparked hope and pride across the country.
They were speaking at the launch of Ocean Centres Bangladesh, part of a global initiative hosted by the United Nations Global Compact and supported by the UK-based Lloyd's Register Foundation
Padma in Rajshahi flowing 0.61m below the danger mark
Officials call for modern protection measures
Conservationists say human activity underpins most of the fatalities
The High Court yesterday stayed leasing activities of nine Balu Mahals (sand quarries) located in and near reserved and protected forests of Cox's Bazar.
A low-pressure area is likely to develop over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas around August 13
IAEA team to assess safety ahead of fuel loading at unit-1
A portion of a bridge over the Sheetal Jharna Canal, on the Oxygen–Bayezid road, collapsed early this morning
