They were requested to appear in person and provide a written explanation within the next 24 hours
Expected chief adviser to hold discussions with parties regarding announcing the election timeline, it says
BNP believes this historic announcement will help overcome the political deadlock in Bangladesh and make the path to democracy smoother
It was yet another attempt by Jamaat's student cadres to test the waters
Says it doesn’t oppose February election, but wants reforms ensured first
In a Facebook post, Bergman provided a detailed analysis of the declaration
Currently, 1,259 patients are receiving treatment in various hospitals
A desire for power, intolerance for dissent, and failure to see the writing on the wall undid Hasina's iron-fisted rule
Children in south Dhaka have higher Blood Lead Levels (BLLs) than those in north Dhaka, as the southern part of the city hosts more lead-polluting industries
The DSEX declined 14.75 points to settle at 5,471.15
Over a hundred women took part in the demonstration at Karoibari village, demanding justice and an end to what they termed as collective punishment
“And every player, along with the team management, has the same aim- to win the trophy,” he added.
The accused persons have been facing charges of murder, attempted murder, abetment, and complicity in crimes against humanity
No arrests had been made as of filing this report
Tensions between Shibir activists and protesting student organisations escalated throughout the day and continued until 10:00pm yesterday
For the past decade, 18-year-old Raza has been wading through garbage to help his family survive.
More than a million Rohingya people who took shelter here are yet to be accorded formal refugee status, although Bangladesh has been widely commended for being their host since 2017.
With reforms, Bangladesh could nurture its own talents and reverse the tide.
Government tightens control over foreign loans with new preconditions
FIFA has lifted the transfer ban on Fakirerpool Youngmen’s Club, allowing the club to complete its ongoing transfer and participate in the top-tier football in upcoming season.
Nazmul Haque Himel, a swimmer from the remote haor region of Nikli in Kishoreganj, has made history by conquering the English Channel -- a 33.4-kilometer stretch of treacherous water separating England and France – alongside another national swimmer, Mahfizur Rahman Sagor.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
The Supreme Court has deferred until tomorrow the delivery of its order on the review petitions challenging its judgment on the Warrant of Precedence.
Myanmar’s generals may also try to use Trump’s apparent interest in the country’s rare earths as leverage in their attempt to normalise relations with the United States ahead of a poll.
Hamas accused Israel of forcing truck drivers to take unsafe routes to reach aid distribution centres.
Chikungunya is caused by a virus that can be passed to humans by infected mosquitoes
Students and survivors laid flowers at the memorial cenotaph with the ruins of a domed building in the background
When you’re on the streets of Dhaka, perhaps idly sitting in the backseat of a vehicle, if you take a minute to stop doom-scrolling and stare out through the windows, you will more than likely see...
The latest go-to place in Dhaka is “At the Table”, a food court at the crossroads of Moghbazar Mor and Eskaton, towards Bangla Motor. This intersection is one of the most chaotic and busiest in the...
“The Eternal Journey” (Tadattwo Onneshan), an experimental short film by Bangladeshi filmmaker Fozle Rabby, has been officially selected for competition at the 3rd Karditsa International Short Film Festival Opseis (KISFFO 2025) in Greece.
Tagore was not simply a literary genius who gifted Bengali literature its modern form. He was an architect of consciousness. The first non-European Nobel laureate in literature, he brought Bengali language and thought into global conversation with “Gitanjali” in 1913. His creative output—across poetry, fiction, music, theatre, education, and political thought—was vast, but always anchored in a core idea: that art must be in service of the human spirit.
A special musical tribute was held in memory of the late Rabindra Sangeet artiste and founding president of Chhayanaut, Sanjida Khatun, in Sydney, Australia. The commemorative programme, held in an atmosphere of mourning and reverence, took place last Sunday (July 27) at the Ermington Community Centre.
When children face adversity, mothers experience their deepest fears. Fathers respond in their own way. July 2024 witnessed all of this, as it was also a month that reshaped the way families looked at protest and resistance.
It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.
Female friendship is radical, restorative, and real — a chosen sisterhood offering unconditional love, emotional survival, and sanctuary in a world that demands perfection. On Friendship Day, celebrate the women who hold your world together.
The UK is replacing physical immigration documents with e-visas.
The vanishing of bees isn't a distant environmental tale, it's a local, urgent reality.
Superman stories have always referenced and challenged real-life geopolitics since the character's inception.
If you’ve ever gone down a rabbit hole with ChatGPT, you might soon get a gentle nudge to take a break. OpenAI is rolling out a new feature that reminds users when their chat sessions start running too long, as a part of a broader effort to help people stay in control of their time.
A new study has found that ChatGPT, Google’s AI Overviews, and Perplexity AI cite wildly different sources of information, raising important questions for brands and content creators trying to stay visible in the age of AI.
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
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.
Find out the answer on today's Star Explains
This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.
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.
Advocate Zahid Ahammad Hero submitted the petition as a public interest litigation on Sunday
Authorities urge vigilance in flood-prone, low-lying areas as active monsoon persists
Bangladesh experienced three low-pressure systems on July 7, July 14 and July 24 which led to heavy rain
The High Court yesterday directed the deputy commissioner of Cumilla to take necessary steps to evict 508 illegal structures occupying the banks of Gomti river in the district within six months.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today.
A peacock pansy spreads its glorious wings while resting on a flower in Chattogram’s Banshkhali tea garden.
