'We're determined to hold the election in February,' says Asif Nazrul
Falling wheat acreage raises questions about food security amid climate change
Industry stakeholders say at a roundtable organised by The Daily Star today
Clarification comes a day after Gonotantrik Chhatra Sangsad accused authorities of favouring Chhatra Dal
EU also will send a team of technical experts to Bangladesh next month to assess the situation
Despite bumper harvests, Bangladesh's potato exports are held back by poor variety selection
The DSEX decreased by 9.01 points to settle at 5,410.89
Jasprit Bumrah included in 15-player group alongside Kuldeep Yadav, while Yashasvi Jaiswal misses out.
109 of them die in motorcycle accidents
While Europe experienced an age of evangelical awakening in the eighteenth century, political circumstances in India posed challenges to the work of missionary preaching.
Expat Bangladeshis were involved through remittance boycott, financial support, and diplomatic efforts, they say
The families and injured alleged that individuals accused in the July massacre cases were securing bail in exchange of money
Road blockades will be enforced from Katakhali to Noapara on Thursday between 9:00am and 1:00pm
The global footballers' union on Tuesday called on India to swiftly revive their top-tier competition, saying the "escalating uncertainty" was affecting the livelihoods of national players and staff.
The appointment was made by Croatian President Zoran Milanović on May 29, 2025
A robust defence framework enables a state to protect its interests.
Its performance records do not inspire confidence ahead of the elections
Slow start to development spending raises concerns about economic recovery
Real Madrid coach Xabi Alonso said the team's shortened pre-season will not be used as an excuse as they prepare to kick off their La Liga campaign at home to Osasuna on Tuesday.
Babar Azam and Mohammad Rizwan drop from Category A to Category B as 12 new players are added to Pakistan's men's central contract list for 2025/26.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
India is OpenAI’s second-largest market by user base after the United States
Japan itself is one of the world's largest generators of plastic waste and is being urged to take steps to keep oceans clean
Legionnaires' disease, which is not directly contagious from person to person, is caused by bacteria that can multiply in water and air conditioning systems.
The discussions are expected to focus on election preparations and the commission's roadmap, according to EC officials
Besides those killed, 308 aid workers were wounded, 125 kidnapped and 45 detained last year.
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.
There are thousands of people in Dhaka, each living a different life. But a few things are constant for all. Apart from the unavoidable traffic and the signal at Bijoy Sarani, their love-hate...
The “Selim Al Deen 76th Birth Anniversary Theatre Festival” concluded on Monday (August 18) with an award ceremony and the staging of the play “Nimojjon” at the Nilima Ibrahim Auditorium of Bangladesh Mahila Samity.
Acclaimed filmmaker Quentin Tarantino has revealed which of his own films he considers his most defining works. Speaking on The Church of Tarantino podcast, the two-time Oscar winner reflected on his career and the films closest to his heart.
For the first time in Bangladesh, “The Libation Bearers”, a renowned Greek tragedy by Aeschylus, will be staged at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy on August 19, 20, and 21.
Gold holds deep cultural, historical, and emotional significance in Bengal, symbolising love, tradition, and financial security. From ancient trade to modern weddings, heirloom jewellery to designer pieces, gold jewellery remains timeless, versatile, and a cherished investment across generations.
Stage fright triggers anxiety, fear of failure, and physical stress, but performers can overcome it with consistent practice, mindfulness, relaxation, positive affirmations, and gradual exposure, turning nervous energy into confidence for powerful, polished public performances and successful audience connection.
Adopt eco-friendly habits to reduce waste, save energy, cut emissions, and support sustainability. From using reusables and reducing meat to greener transport and mindful shopping, small lifestyle changes can significantly benefit the planet and your health.
It has become essential to understand that despite all the challenges we as a country collectively face, we must not forget those who elevate and preserve our culture and our language.
Following the July uprising, Rajshahi University (RU) authorities had promised sweeping reforms in hall management, particularly in dining services and seat allocation.
Rakibul Islam Bhuiyan, an alumnus of BRAC University’s (BRACU) School of Law, has been accepted into the Weidenfeld-Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme at the University of Oxford.
Grammarly, the AI-based writing assistance tool, has announced eight new specialised AI agents designed to support students and professionals with different aspects of writing, including research, feedback, and originality checks.
The idea of taking a break from work may feel radical. Yet strategic pauses, whether they are micro-breaks during the workday or complete disconnection on holiday, are increasingly recognised not as indulgences, but as essential investments in productivity, creativity, and well-being.
Google has introduced a new Temporary Chat feature to its Gemini app, allowing users to have private conversations that won’t be saved or used to personalise future responses. These chats will not appear in recent chats or Gemini Apps Activity, and Google says they also won’t be used to train its AI models.
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.
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.
Rab claims to have found Bholaganj’s white stone stored in seven warehouses
Contractual workers of oil companies under the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) staged a protest in Chattogram today to press home their five-point demand..The demonstration took place from 11:00am to 2:00pm in front of the BPC head office in the Saltgola area..Over a hundred w
The heatwave was intensified by the burning of fossil fuels, which release planet-heating carbon emissions, they said.
Bholaganj’s Sada Pathor, a broad, shallow stretch of the Dholai River where smooth white stones once lay against the backdrop of Meghalaya’s hills, has long been one of Sylhet’s top tourist attractions.
