BNP acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday questioned whether the government is being lenient on the killers of a scrap trader in front of Mitford hospital due to what he said its silent support for such incidents of mob violence.
Bangladesh’s garment exporters registered the highest growth in shipments to the United States (US) in the just-concluded 2024-25 fiscal year, thanks to the shifting of work orders from other countries, mainly China.
They also protested the recent wave of violence across the country
'Police are reviewing CCTV footage in the area to identify the culprits'
The Polish eighth seed completed the most lopsided of finals to win her sixth Grand Slam title.
The stage is set for a clash of ambition and ascendance as Chelsea take on reigning European champions PSG in the final of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 at The MetLife Stadium in New York tonight (1:00 am Bangladesh time).
Chelsea winger Pedro Neto penned an emotional tribute to his late Portugal teammate Diogo Jota ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup final against PSG, stating that he wants to win the title in Jota’s memory.
First, they beat him. Then they smashed his head and body with bricks and stones
Amanda Anisimova said she was "frozen by nerves" as her Wimbledon dream turned into a nightmare as Iga Swiatek romped to a historic 6-0, 6-0 victory in Saturday's final.
KL Rahul made 100 and Ravindra Jadeja a third successive fifty as India exactly equalled England's 387 in the third Test at Lord's on Saturday before tempers flared as the match headed towards a second-innings shoot-out.
Students under various banners held protests on the Dhaka University campus today demanding justice for the brutal murder of Lal Chand, alias Sohag, a scrap trader who was hacked to death in front of Mitford hospital
Newly-crowned Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek said she never expected to win her sixth Grand Slam title on the grass of the All England Club after thrashing Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 on Saturday.
National Citizen Party (NCP) Convener Nahid Islam yesterday accused a particular party of being solely focused on power and power sharing.
He made this demand while speaking at an event organised by Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) in the capital's Hotel Lakeshore
The incident took place around 8:30pm on the Samir Uddin Smriti College premises while Faisal was leaving the council venue following the announcement of results.
An influential group has allegedly occupied around 40 acres of land belonging to the Water Development Board (WDB) in Chattogram’s Kattali and Halishahar areas, constructing various types of structures and disrupting the land’s intended use for forestation.
BNP must cleanse itself of criminal elements
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Foreign investors channelled more money into their Bangladesh operations during the January to March period this year, marking a sharp rebound in foreign direct investment after years of sluggish inflows amid political uncertainty and erratic energy supplies.
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) heaved a sigh of relief after managing to sell its worldwide media rights for the national team's upcoming three-match home T20I series against Pakistan.
With only a month left for the preliminary stage of the AFC Challenge League, Bangladesh Premier League runners-up Abahani are planning to vie for Asia's third-tier club competition with a squad that helped them earn this opportunity after a one-season gap.
This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.
The deceased are Manik Mia, 55, of Panchash village in Chunarughat upazila, and Rafiqul Islam, 30, of Katkhal village in Baniachong upazila
Iran's 12-day war with Israel rattled its already shaky relationship with IAEA
"No motive behind the murder was mentioned in the FIR"
Inspection revealed 9.44 tonnes more paddy than recorded, a shortage of 4,467 empty sacks
The victim's mother is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital
Let’s put the spotlight on the city’s odd-jobbers and handymen -- people who take care of our household disasters.
What to do this monsoon, when Dhaka is in a shroud of either oppressive heat or unbearable humidity? Lest we forget the sudden showers, heavy rains, or a light, breezy drizzle? However, the...
As Dhaka shimmered beneath days of rainfall, a quiet enchantment stirred inside the Sheraton Ballroom last Friday; however, this wasn't just another evening of performances. “Badol Diner Prothom Kodom Phul”, hosted by MW Magazine Bangladesh, unfolded more like a dream shared between memories and monsoon.
The indie rock band has steadily broken free from its ‘niche’ label, surging in popularity during the pandemic. Their riveting lyrics, dynamic vocals, punchy guitar riffs, and tight rhythm section struck a chord with audiences, particularly through their breakout hit, “60’s Love”.
Being a ’90s kid, I’ve been a fan of R Madhavan since his stint in “Banegi Apni Baat”—the cute boy in glasses with the most adorable smile. Later on, Madhavan became the heartthrob of an entire nation when he made us fall in love with the charming yet problematic character ‘Maddy’ in “Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein”.
Kaktarua Puppet Theater is reviving the dying art of puppetry in Bangladesh, using engaging puppet shows to educate children, promote social awareness, and offer therapeutic care, despite limited funding and modern digital distractions.
Designer Tasmit Afiyat Arny created Bangladesh’s women’s football jersey as a powerful symbol of unity, heritage, and pride — blending cultural motifs like Jamdani with modern identity to celebrate overlooked women athletes through purposeful fashion
Salsa culture in Dhaka, led by Havana Salsa, is growing despite the dominance of other dance forms. It’s about connection, participation, and slow progress. The community fosters confidence, joy, and cultural exchange, redefining dance beyond performance.
With cutthroat global competition and a lack of streamlined infrastructure locally, students often find themselves questioning where to go and whether their degrees are even worth it.
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Indeed and Glassdoor, two popular job searching platforms, are laying off around 1,300 employees as their parent company, Japan’s Recruit Holdings, accelerates its shift towards artificial intelligence (AI), according to a recent report by CNBC.
A new study published by METR, a non-profit AI research organisation, has found that using AI-powered coding tools may actually slow down experienced developers despite expectations that such tools would speed up software development.
OnePlus has officially introduced the Nord 5 series in Bangladesh, unveiling the OnePlus Nord 5 and Nord CE5 smartphones. With this launch, the brand also expanded its ecosystem by introducing a range of IoT products, including the OnePlus Watch 3, OnePlus Buds 4, and the OnePlus Pad 3.
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.
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In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star on Thursday afternoon, Ishraque talked about some of the issues regarding the legality of the mayoral post, his stance over the matter, his current strife with the government, and the ongoing situation surrounding the Nagar Bhaban
In today's episode of Star Explains, we dive into the story behind the GBU-57, unpack expert military opinions, and examine how this deepening Iran-US conflict is taking on new and complex dimensions
Heavy rains have inundated vast stretches of farmland across 21 districts in Barishal, Khulna, Chattogram and Dhaka divisions, leaving thousands of farmers devastated as crops and fish enclosures were washed away over the past week.
However, parts of Fulgazi and Chhagalnaiya were still waterlogged as of this morning
More than 100 villages remain inundated following embankment breaches at 20 points in Feni, while a fresh threat looms in the north as the rising Teesta river may trigger temporary flooding in low-lying areas of Rangpur, Nilphamari, Kurigram and Lalmonirhat.
Officials of the Water Development Board (WDB), however, claimed there is sufficient protection work around the ferry ghat
Incessant rains for the past few days have triggered flash flooding in Feni’s Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas.
The city recorded 153.6 millimetres of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 12:00pm today
People suffered due to waterlogging in Cox's Bazar, Patuakhali, Feni, Bhola, Barishal, and Khulna
Four breaches occurred in Parshuram upazila and three in Fulgazi
