He has issued a stern warning against any kind of irregularity ahead of the polls
Police recovered the 27-year-old’s body early Friday
The BNP delegation, led by its spokesperson Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir, met Ishaq Dar at the Pakistan High Commission in Dhaka
When we are informed that 133 women have been killed by their husbands in seven months, it is no longer just a number.
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
“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.
The election in February 2026 is among the most important challenges that we are going to face.
At dawn, when Dhaka is just beginning to stir, thousands of rickshaw pullers set off on their daily grind.
The group has so far invested Tk 200 crore in the sector
The agricultural adviser visits BADC’s cold storage, central seed testing laboratory, and vegetable seed processing centre
Akhter Hossen warns that constitutional reform proposals need proper enactment to satisfy people’s aspirations
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.
The accused is Mofiz Mollick, 42, a resident of the upazila. He is an imam of a local mosque
Police produced him before the court on the expiry of his five-day remand
Months after Bangladesh’s women’s football team lifted the SAFF Championship title, the promised bonus of Tk 1.5 crore from the Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) remains unpaid. Similarly, senior team and the U-20 team, who recently advanced to the main round of AFC Asian Cup, have yet to receive any financial rewards for their achievement.
How will the government stop this brutality?
About 77 percent of women in the country are unable to make their own decisions about childbearing.
Bayer Leverkusen let a one-goal lead slip to lose 2-1 at home to Hoffenheim in new coach Erik Ten Hag's Bundesliga debut on Saturday.
Hurdles don't just exist on the track. For some athletes, the barriers begin long before the starting gun is fired.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
A seven-member NCP delegation meets Pakistan FM Ishaq Dar
The injured worker is Billal Hossain, 40, of the Char area of the upazila
A case has been filed against the drivers of a Hanif Paribahan bus and a cement-laden lorry over the deaths of four members of a family in a road accident at Paduar Bazar in Cumilla
Police said the investigation is ongoing
All four deaths were reported in areas under Dhaka South City Corporation
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.
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.
“My father was a theatre actor, but he never had the opportunity to pursue acting and became a journalist instead,” shares Pranto. “I believe that his unfulfilled dream was passed down to me, and I was meant to carry it forward.” In recent years, few rising actors have been more determined to prove their range than Abid Bin Parvez Pranto. From TVCs to short films and eventually fiction, he has steadily marked himself as an actor intent on versatility.
Film professionals have engaged in an open discussion on ensuring transparency and professionalism in the government’s film financing process. The event was organised by Jatiyo Cholochitra Andolon (National Film Movement) and Cholochitra Shongskar Roadmap (Film Reform Roadmap) and took place yesterday at 4pm in the seminar room of the Department of Theatre, Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.
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.
Voting will be held on September 15 from 9:00am to 4:00pm in every residential hall, with counting and results to be declared the same day
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.
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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.
