Today, large swathes of the riverbed resemble a ravaged quarry, scarred with pits and mud, with the iconic white boulders almost entirely gone.
Students now enjoying better accommodation, improved canteen services
It also highlights severe curbs on free speech, media, labor rights, and child protection, including violence, censorship, and unjustified arrests
Since 2011, the CAAB has identified at least 525 illegal high-rises encroaching on approach paths at HSIA and the old Tejgaon Airport runway.
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.
Dhaka seeks formal recognition of Bangladeshi degrees by Malaysian authorities
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.
The DSEX declined by 1.11 points to settle at 5,314.33
The ACC -- between January 12 to 14 -- lodged six separate cases over alleged irregularities in the plot allocation
All fishing boats and trawlers in the north Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to shore and proceed with caution until further notice
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.
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
Last month, Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Arabic spokesperson Avichay Adraee publicly accused al-Sharif of belonging to Hamas’ military wing.
The project of egalitarianism cannot be subcontracted to the very custodians of inequality.
Summit Power signs agreement to sell Narayanganj plant to Sabson Energy
Gianluigi Donnarumma's agent has threatened legal action against PSG after the goalkeeper was dropped from the squad by manager Luis Enrique.
One of the best spinners in white-ball cricket, Rashid Khan endured a night to forget in Match 10 of The Hundred 2025, as Birmingham Phoenix dismantled him at Edgbaston on Tuesday.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
Taiwan is regularly hit by typhoons, generally along its mountainous east coast facing the Pacific.
ACC lodged six separate cases against Hasina over alleged irregularities in the allocation of plots under Purbachal New Town project
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.
Yunus received the honorary doctorate degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia's chancellor in Kuala Lumpur
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...
Today marks the anniversary of his untimely death. On this day in 2011, Masud was killed in a tragic road accident in Joka, Ghior upazila of Manikganj, while returning from scouting locations for his film “Kagojer Phool”. Cinematographer Mishuk Munier, his close collaborator and creative partner, also lost his life in the crash, along with three others.
Theatre ULAB, in collaboration with Bodhi Natya, is bringing Bertolt Brecht’s “Señora Carrar's Rifles” to the Experimental Theatre Hall at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy. Presented in Sukhamay Bose’s Bengali translation, the production is conceptualised and directed by Sarwar Jahan Upol, with production supervision by Munatasir Mamun of Theatre ULAB.
Angelina Jolie is set to headline the upcoming spy thriller “The Initiative”, reuniting with her “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” director Doug Liman. Universal Pictures is currently in talks to acquire the project, with F Scott Frazier — known for “Collide” and “xXx: The R eturn of Xander Cage” — attached to write the screenplay.
The pressure to turn passions into income streams has transformed creativity into another job, leading to burnout. In an economy focused on hustle culture, it's vital to separate passion from performance and allow room for rest.
The "Dead Internet Theory" suggests that AI has overtaken human-generated content online since 2016-2017, leading to bot-driven posts, AI spam, and manipulated engagement. This shift raises concerns about misinformation and AI's growing influence on social media.
House Café in Dhanmondi offers a calm, minimalist space for relaxation and conversation, focusing on comfort over trends. With a simple yet thoughtful menu, it serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes and quality drinks, fostering slow-paced enjoyment.
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.
Meta’s microblogging app Threads now has more than 400 million monthly active users, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on Tuesday. The figure is up from over 350 million in late April, when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg last shared user numbers.
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.
AOL has announced it will officially end its dial-up internet service on September 30, 2025, marking the close of a 34-year chapter in internet history. The US-based online service company shared the news in a brief statement on its website, describing the move as part of a routine evaluation of its products and services.
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.
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
