Journalist Bibhuranjan’s son says after identifying his body
A 15-year-old boy was beaten to death and two others were injured in an attack carried out by a mob of seven or eight people in Chattogram’s Fatikchhari upazila early yesterday.
FBI agents searched the home of John Bolton, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump turned persistent critic, on Friday in what a source familiar with the matter said was part of a national security probe.
The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.
A man’s body was found hanging inside the holding cell of Chakaria Police Station in Cox’s Bazar early yesterday.
The draw for the 2026 World Cup will be held at the Kennedy Center in Washington on December 5, President Donald Trump announced Friday.
Chelsea came from behind to thrash West Ham 5-1 on Friday and leave former Blues boss Graham Potter under pressure just two games into the Premier League season.
ICT in Dec last year banned broadcasting her statements, inciting hatred, says CA's press wing
Harry Kane hit a hattrick, Michael Olise a double and newcomer Luis Diaz also scored as Bayern Munich thumped RB Leipzig 6-0 at home in the Bundesliga season opener on Friday.
A house fire in Dhaka’s Gendaria early yesterday killed a 28-year-old man, while his parents remain in critical condition with severe burn injuries.
Fabian Ruiz scored the only goal of the game and Ousmane Dembele missed a penalty as a rusty Paris Saint-Germain beat Angers 1-0 on Friday to make it two wins out of two at the start of the Ligue 1 season.
Assures cooperation for boosting bilateral trade, direct shipping
A few discarded players from the national men's hockey team today demanded exemplary punishment for Bangladesh Hockey Federation's (BHF's) incumbent joint secretary Abu Jafar Tapan for allegedly verbally abusing the players.
Olympique de Marseille made the right decision to place France midfielder Adrien Rabiot and English winger Jonathan Rowe on the transfer list after their dressing room bust-up which left a player unconscious, manager Roberto De Zerbi said on Friday.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) announced the squad for the upcoming T20I series against the Netherlands and the Asia Cup in UAE with Nurul Hasan Sohan included in the squad.
The unavailability of Chinnaswamy Stadium has seen Navi Mumbai replace Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the Women's 50-over World Cup.
When we are informed that 133 women have been killed by their husbands in seven months, it is no longer just a number.
A conducive environment must be created to encourage women's political participation.
“Boro Apur Biye, Cosco Saban Diye. Cosco Saban Valo Na, Boro Apur Biye Holo Na.” If you grew up in Bangladesh before the early 2000s, chances are this jingle still echoes in your memory even if you never used Cosco soap.
Arsenal's move to win the race to sign Eberechi Eze is a sign of the Gunners' ambition to end a 22-year wait to win the Premier League, said manager Mikel Arteta on Friday.
Bangladesh U-15 boys team continued their winning run in the ongoing Challenge Cup as they beat Nahida Akter-led Women’s Green Team by 41 runs in a rain-marred encounter at the BKSP-3 on Friday.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
The victim has been identified as Md Himel Mia, 24, of Boulai Puran Bazar
Brutal killing of 15-year-old in Fatikchhari exposes how impunity fuels violence
Family members identify the body
Witnesses said a group of seven to eight young men chased the three teenagers, shouting “thieves”
Advocate Ruhul Amin accused of offering Tk 50,000 bribe to judge in gang-rape case
As a painter, he was larger than life. Baseer entered art school not out of a passion for the creative field, but he was on a mission, a role he undertook as a sign of political allegiance to the...
Before the sun rises over Dhaka’s Korail slum, many mothers set out early for a long day of work, carrying the unspoken worry of who will care for their children while they are away.
Director Abu Hayat Mahmud has already stated, “Keeping in mind audiences from Gulistan to Gulshan, we have taken the initiative to make this film on a ‘larger-than-life’ scale. The story is set in Dhaka of the 1990s, and it will feature crime, love, action, emotion, and family drama.”
Blake Lively is set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy “The Survival List”.
Today marks the eighth death anniversary of legendary actor Nayak Raj Razzak, who passed away in 2017. Remembering the star, actor Shakib Khan paid tribute to him in a Facebook post, describing Razzak as a guardian figure who stood by him in both his professional and personal struggles.
On 20 August 2025, the world lost one of its most unexpected yet beloved public figures. Judge Frank Caprio, best known through his television show “Caught in Providence”, passed away at the age of 88 after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
Combat hair fall naturally with a balanced diet, gentle hair care products, minimal heat styling, regular trims, weekly oil treatments, and stress management. Strengthen roots, boost growth, and improve scalp health for fuller, healthier hair.
A mindful budget balances saving money with enjoying life’s pleasures. By setting aside funds for hobbies, loved ones, and meaningful experiences while cutting wasteful expenses, you protect finances, avoid burnout, and invest in lasting happiness and well-being.
How to apply for the 2026-2027 Chevening Scholarships.
Umama Fatema for VP, Al Saadi for GS
From Language Movement to anti-Ershad protests, Dhaka University’s student body left a lasting mark on national history
Kairan Quazi, the Bangladeshi-American prodigy who became SpaceX’s youngest employee at the age of 14, is leaving the rocket company to join Citadel Securities, an American hedge fund and financial services company in New York.
Google has just announced its latest foldable, the Pixel 10 Pro Fold, joining the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 in the growing foldable phone market. Both devices feature large displays, powerful processors, and multitasking capabilities, but differ in design, durability, and camera technology. Here’s a detailed breakdown to help you decide which premium foldable suits your needs.
Game Science, the Chinese developer behind last year’s hit video game Black Myth: Wukong, has announced a sequel titled Black Myth: Zhong Kui, at the Gamescom conference in Cologne on August 20 with a short teaser trailer.
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.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles)
A stunning moonglow or burrowing anemone sways like a living flame in the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island.
Erosion by Old Brahmaputra and Jingiram rivers has devoured at least 50 houses in Jamalpur's Bakshiganj upazila, said an official of Water Development Board (WDB).
Spot market procurement approved to meet rising energy demand
Strong currents left deep pits in homesteads and yards, while poultry, goats and cattle were washed away in several areas
Water levels of Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers start to drop
A pheasant-tailed jacana, known as ‘jol moyur’ in Bangla, soars over a tranquil wetland in Chuadanga.
The district administration, during a joint operation in Bholaganj of Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila and parts of Sylhet city, has recovered over 35,000 cubic feet of stones previously looted from the Sada Pathor tourist spot.
