It was 6:14pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. Two Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were advancing into Banasree G Block in Dhaka.
US duties rose from 10 percent to levels between 15 percent and 41 percent for a list of trading partners
She was sent to court today after being picked up from Mirpur DOHS yesterday evening
It was yet another attempt by Jamaat's student cadres to test the waters
India is already making some moves with Russia and China. Modi is set to visit China soon for the first time since 2018.
Move aims to prevent candidates from getting preferred officers in their constituencies
India is the second-largest buyer of Russian oil, saving itself billions of dollars on discounted crude
A desire for power, intolerance for dissent, and failure to see the writing on the wall undid Hasina's iron-fisted rule
A lack of adequate sluice gates and poor maintenance of existing ones are causing widespread waterlogging in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila, significantly affecting Aman paddy cultivation -- the region’s only major crop.
The accident took place on the Tangail-Jamalpur regional highway in Bilaspur Battala area around 5:40am
How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?
The blaze broke out in the battery room of Unit-2 3:00pm yesterday following an explosion, forcing the unit to shut down
Yesterday, many officials from PFL outfits gathered outside the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) headquarters. Some carried placards. Others brought children who should have been out on a field, not protesting on a pavement.
A little over a year ago, all-rounder Mohammad Saifuddin inadvertently exposed the sorry state of the players' pipeline in Bangladesh when he told the media, "To be honest, there are 20-25 players in Bangladesh who are capable of playing international cricket… Opportunities will come if I can stay fit."
The DSEX declined 22.37 points, reaching 5,448.78 by 11:48 am
The auto industry had a pre-existing 2.5 percent tariff, meaning the levy currently stands at 27.5 percent
The National Drug Policy of 1982 enabled Bangladesh to achieve self-sufficiency in pharmaceutical production.
Israel turns the aid distribution points into killing zones of Palestinians.
General insurance firms’ profit falls as marine, fire policies drop
Carlos Alcaraz says he has refused to let his Wimbledon finals loss to Jannik Sinner wipe the smile from his face as he prepares for his start at the ATP-WTA Cincinnati Masters.
The 18-year-old became the first Canadian to beat three former Grand Slam champions in a single WTA event in the Open Era.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
Precision tools maker Disco Corporation gave up 1.3 percent and Sumco, which makes silicon wafers, lost 1.2 percent
The number of Japanese fell by 908,574, or 0.75 percent, to 120.65 million
Around 9:30pm yesterday, under the banner of progressive students, the protesters brought out a torch procession from the university's Bot-tola area
Yesterday, a six-member bench of the Appellate Division deferred until today the delivery of its order on the review petitions
A shooter opened fire at a US military base in the southern state of Georgia on Wednesday, wounding five soldiers before being apprehended
There’s something about rain in Dhaka. It doesn’t come politely. It arrives in sheets, in sideways gusts, soaking your bag, your back, and your plans. But once you let go of the instinct to rush...
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 immediate trigger appears to be the upcoming box-office clash between Kaushik Ganguly’s “Dhumketu”, starring Dev and Subhashree Ganguly, and the Hindi film “War 2”, featuring Hrithik Roshan and Kiara Advani. Both films are slated to release on August 14.
More than two decades after its original release, Bappa Mazumder has brought back one of Dalchhut’s most beloved songs, “Brishti Pore”, in a brand-new arrangement—this time accompanied by an AI-generated music video.
Lady Gaga tops the list of nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, earning 12 nominations, including Artist of the Year and Best Album for “Mayhem”. Close behind is Bruno Mars with 11 nods, while Kendrick Lamar follows with 10. Rising star Sabrina Carpenter secured eight nominations, and Ariana Grande also earned multiple nods.
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 future of Bangladesh, much like its history, would have students’ voices guiding it. At least, that was what many of them hoped for.
The UK is replacing physical immigration documents with e-visas.
Global success doesn't always begin with a plane ticket; it can start right here at home, with the right guidance.
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.
This is another progress of commissioning activities of the country's first nuclear power plant
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.
