The emptiness left behind by Farhan, Snigdho or Saikat is unbearable for their families and will forever remain so.
Flash floods reignite call for measures beyond quick fixes or relief operations
Bangladesh’s pharmaceutical exports have more than doubled over the past seven years, reaching $213 million in the just-concluded fiscal year 2024-2025, thanks to the entry into fresh markets and a wave of new products.
Bangladesh captain Litton Das said his lead bowler had a “bad day” and the batters did not “take responsibility” after his side suffered a seven-wicket drubbing at the hands of hosts Sri Lanka in the first match of the three-match T20I series in Pallekele on Thursday.
Iga Swiatek banished the last of her grasscourt demons to blaze into her first Wimbledon final with a quick-fire 6-2 6-0 demolition of Belinda Bencic on Thursday.
This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.
Gaza’s civil defence agency yesterday said 52 people, including eight children, were killed in Israeli bombardments on the Palestinian territory.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday accused former FBI director James Comey and ex-CIA chief John Brennan, two prominent critics under criminal investigation, of being “crooked” and said they may have to “pay a price.”
The threat posed by Iran in the UK has “significantly increased”, with Iranian spies behind more than a dozen attempts to kill or kidnap British-based individuals since 2022, parliament’s intelligence watchdog warned yesterday.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met counterparts in Southeast Asia yesterday during his first visit to the region since taking office, reassuring them it is a priority for Washington, despite President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Russian authorities have confiscated assets worth some $50 billion over the past three years, underscoring the scale of the transformation into a “fortress Russia” economic model during the war in Ukraine, research showed on Wednesday.
The ever-rebellious Xefer was the talk of the town once again this Eid, with “Lichur Bagane” being hummed in tea stalls and blasted in parties. She also lent her voice in “Dhamaka” in Tasnia Farin and Sariful Razz starrer “Insaaf”.
The critically acclaimed Nepali film “Missing: Keti Harayeko Suchana” is set for a nationwide release across Bangladesh from July 18, 2025. The film will be screened at all Star Cineplex branches under the SAFTA agreement, with Show Motion Limited importing the film in exchange for the Bangladeshi film “No Dorai”.
The exhibition flows from abstraction to figuration, from lyrical introspection to social critique. Visitors encounter personal mythologies, reinterpretations of folk traditions, and unflinching meditations on contemporary life, underscored by an Alliance Française de Dhaka press release.
Designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny created Bangladesh’s women’s football jersey as a powerful symbol of unity, heritage, and pride — blending cultural motifs like Jamdani with modern identity to celebrate overlooked women athletes through purposeful fashion
A heartfelt letter to the future self, reflecting on struggles, perseverance, personal growth, and the hope for happiness, success, and compassion. An inspiring reminder to stay grounded, kind, and committed to lifelong goals.
Adoption in Bangladesh involves emotional and legal considerations, requiring genuine commitment, understanding of the process, and readiness for societal challenges. Parents should prepare for emotional adjustments, support from extended family, and fostering a strong bond with their child.
With cutthroat global competition and a lack of streamlined infrastructure locally, students often find themselves questioning where to go and whether their degrees are even worth it.
Campus caught up with Md Hasan Al Banna to delve deeper into his PhD journey at Texas A&M.
Long-distance friendships thrive on effort, updates, and honest connection.
A new restaurant called WOOHOO will open in September 2025 in Dubai's Downtown district, featuring what its developers claim to be the world's first AI chef. The establishment will operate with a hybrid human-AI system where recipes, menus, and dining ambience are created by an AI program called 'Chef Aiman', while human staff will handle food preparation and service.
Microsoft Outlook, the popular email app by Microsoft, is reportedly down, with users around the world experiencing issues accessing or sending emails since early today.
Bangladesh is set to begin a limited pilot operation of its first robotic rehabilitation centre at the Bangladesh Medical University (BMU) Superspecialised Hospital in Shahbagh on July 10.
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.
Let's find out more on today's episode of Star Explains
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star on Thursday afternoon, Ishraque talked about some of the issues regarding the legality of the mayoral post, his stance over the matter, his current strife with the government, and the ongoing situation surrounding the Nagar Bhaban
In today's episode of Star Explains, we dive into the story behind the GBU-57, unpack expert military opinions, and examine how this deepening Iran-US conflict is taking on new and complex dimensions
A coral hawkfish rests on a coral, thus the name, in the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island.
More than 100 villages remain inundated following embankment breaches at 20 points in Feni, while a fresh threat looms in the north as the rising Teesta river may trigger temporary flooding in low-lying areas of Rangpur, Nilphamari, Kurigram and Lalmonirhat.
Officials of the Water Development Board (WDB), however, claimed there is sufficient protection work around the ferry ghat
Incessant rains for the past few days have triggered flash flooding in Feni’s Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas.
The city recorded 153.6 millimetres of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 12:00pm today
People suffered due to waterlogging in Cox's Bazar, Patuakhali, Feni, Bhola, Barishal, and Khulna
Four breaches occurred in Parshuram upazila and three in Fulgazi
Rizwana noted that the govt is formulating a master plan to protect the Haor region