Gunfire and explosions were heard late Friday night from villages across the border in Myanmar opposite Whykong union in Teknaf upazila of Cox’s Bazar. Residents, gripped by panic, reported that this was the most intense gunfire they had heard in months.
For years, policymakers and businesses have talked about diversifying the country’s export basket and destinations. Yet little has changed. Despite generous government incentives, shipments rely heavily on a few products and markets.
A seven-member NCP delegation meets Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar
As the Election Commission prepares for the next general elections, Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday said he would step down from his position if he’s asked to act under government orders.
The missing student, Nirob Roy Utsya, 18, son of Tapan Roy, hailed from Paschim Bangla village in Nilphamari's Jaldhaka upazila
River police recovered four bodies, including that of a woman and a child, from the Buriganga river in Old Dhaka yesterday.
Shrinking international aid has cast uncertainty over schooling for thousands of Rohingya children in refugee camps, jeopardising years of progress, warns Rana Flowers, UNICEF representative to Bangladesh.
The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.
The BNP delegation, led by its spokesperson Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, met Ishaq Dar at the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka
A joint report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) exposed the growing dangers of extreme heat on workers’ health and productivity worldwide.
Viktor Gyokeres scored his first two Arsenal goals as the Gunners gave Leeds a harsh lesson in the step up to the Premier League with a 5-0 win at the Emirates.
Bangladesh has introduced a fully digital system for verifying educational and professional certificates, a move set to cut costs and ease the process for students and workers seeking opportunities abroad.
When we are informed that 133 women have been killed by their husbands in seven months, it is no longer just a number.
Police recovered the 27-year-old’s body early Friday
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first player to score 100 competitive goals for four different clubs on Saturday, though Al-Nassr lost to Al-Ahli in a penalty shootout after the Saudi Super Cup final ended 2-2.
The mother of 15-year-old Md Rihan Uddin Mahin, who was mercilessly beaten to death by a mob on theft allegations in Chattogram's Fatikchhari upazila early yesterday, has filed a murder case accusing 15 people...The case was filed with Fatikchhari Police Station last night, accusing
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About 77 percent of women in the country are unable to make their own decisions about childbearing.
Pran-RFL Group has been manufacturing lifts in Bangladesh since 2018 and has so far invested around Tk 200 crore to reduce dependence on imported ones, said RN Paul, managing director of RFL Group.
Kevin De Bruyne scored on his Napoli debut on Saturday as the Serie A champions kicked off their title defence with a straightforward 2-0 win at promoted Sassuolo.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) today named uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Rubya Haider Jhelik in their 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Women’s World Cup, to be held in India and Sri Lanka from September 30 to November 2.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
Earlier in the day, Prof Amzad Hossain resigned from the post of CEC
A Jamaat delegation met Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar at the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka
The injured worker is Billal Hossain, 40, of the Char area of the upazila
The accused is Mofiz Mollick, 42, a resident of the upazila. He is an imam of a local mosque
Akhter Hossen, member secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), yesterday warned that the “July Charter” would fail to meet people’s aspirations for freedom if it lacks a proper legal basis and implementation.
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.
“Coke Studio Bangla” has released its latest track, “Baaji”, a powerful fusion of urban folk and indigenous musical traditions that highlights the rich cultural diversity of Bangladesh. As the fourth track of Season 3, it highlights the platform’s growing influence in representing Bangladeshi culture.
Saif Sarwar, Bangladesh’s first automotive content creator, has made history with his short film “Go Beyond”, which has been nominated in the Best Independent Film category at the prestigious International Motor Film Awards (IMFA). This is the first time a Bangladeshi automotive film has reached a global platform.
Actor Anisur Rahman Milon has been honoured with the Best Humanitarian Award 2025 in the United States in recognition of his social contributions. He accepted the award at a ceremony held in Los Angeles, presented by the Church of Scientology.
For newlyweds in Bangladesh, choosing the perfect dining table set means balancing style, comfort, and practicality. From classic wooden designs to sleek glass tops, the right table enhances shared meals, family gatherings, and modern home aesthetics.
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.
Children face intense peer pressure both offline and online, often risking self-worth to fit in. Parents can help by listening, fostering open communication, teaching resilience, instilling family values, and building confidence, ensuring children navigate challenges with strength and self-assurance.
As the Rajshahi University Central Students’ Union polls are set to take place after 35 long years on September 15, protests, disputes and various demands have have gripped the campus.
How to apply for the 2026-2027 Chevening Scholarships.
Following the July uprising, Rajshahi University (RU) authorities had promised sweeping reforms in hall management, particularly in dining services and seat allocation.
Meta has recently partnered with Midjourney, the generative artificial intelligence startup, to license its “aesthetic technology” for use in the company’s future models and products.
Apple has entered preliminary discussions with Google to integrate the company’s Gemini artificial intelligence (AI) system into a redesigned version of Siri, Bloomberg News reported on August 22, citing people familiar with the matter.
Google has unveiled its latest smartphones: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold – followed by the newly unveiled Tensor G5 chip and the Gemini Nano AI model at Made by Google event 2025.
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.
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.
