Say medics as hunger worsens in the war-torn region
Through this movement, the people of Bangladesh expressed their protest using a language shaped by long-standing discontent.
PM Ishiba's centre-right LDP has governed Japan almost continuously since 1955, albeit with frequent changes of leader
The incident took place while an NCP rally was underway at Biplob Udyan
A high-level technical probe committee will be formed to assess the matter, says M Sakhawat Hossain
The doctors had been hired on an ad-hoc basis without any official circular
126 temporarily suspended students excluded from voter list, almost 400 still under review
Type 1 diabetes mellitus involves loss of insulin production due to autoimmune destruction of pancreatic islet cells. In the lab, researchers can coax embryonic stem cells to develop into functional islet cells. If these islet cells can be transplanted successfully and safely into people, it would represent a breakthrough for diabetes treatment.
Everything Jamaat is saying now is intended to sabotage the election, he says
The programme kicked off around 5:00pm on Sunday with the chanting of slogans and speeches by local leaders and activists
A packet of snacks in one hand, a bottle of water in the other -- at the gates of Mirpur Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium today ahead of Bangladesh’s first T20I against Pakistan, the scene felt less like a new change and more like the return of a beloved old memory.
For decades, his works stood sentinel across the landscape of this country—quiet but powerful witnesses to our struggles, our resilience, and our history. “Sangsaptak”, perhaps his most defining piece, looms outside Jahangirnagar University’s central library like a frozen cry.
The accident took place in Dohakula village
At least two high-value UK properties were sold in the past year -- one linked to Sayem Sobhan Anvir and one to Anisuzzaman Chowdhury Ronny.
He firmly rejected allegations of arbitrary arrests
Hundreds of vehicles, including heavy ones, travel along the road daily
Study on female death registration brings out painful reality
The consequences of mob rule are not only social and political, they are also profoundly economic.
A commodity exchange is a marketplace where commodities are bought and sold (physically or through contracts)
Bangladesh need 111 runs to win.
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has named England as hosts for the ICC World Test Championship final for the next three editions after its annual conference in Singapore held on Sunday.
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The court passed the order after six gazette notifications, summoning all the accused to appear before it today, were placed before the court
He was 17-year-old at the time of his detention last year
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus today inaugurated the "Army Headquarters Selection Board-2025" at the Army Headquarters in the capital
He also announced that the party would establish a fund to rehabilitate those killed or injured during the July-August uprising
It said the tsunami alert zone applied for coastal areas within a radius of 300 kilometres (186 miles) of the epicentre
When you’re on the streets of Dhaka, perhaps idly sitting in the backseat of a vehicle, if you take a minute to stop doom-scrolling and stare out through the windows, you will more than likely see...
The latest go-to place in Dhaka is “At the Table”, a food court at the crossroads of Moghbazar Mor and Eskaton, towards Bangla Motor. This intersection is one of the most chaotic and busiest in the...
An anthropos' wish embedded in a sculptural form, shaped by soil, emerging from the void inside a mold: this is what meets the eye at Murshed Jahangir’s exhibition “I Wish to Be Here.”
Renowned sculptor and painter Hamiduzzaman Khan, whose work etched the spirit of Bangladesh’s Liberation War into the nation’s public memory, has died. He was 79.
Billie Eilish has teased an upcoming 3D collaboration with legendary filmmaker James Cameron, known for “Titanic”, “Avatar”, and "The Terminator”.
The Anarkali is a timeless garment blending heritage, elegance, and sustainability. With flowing silhouettes and intricate craftsmanship, it transcends trends, embodying slow fashion and cultural pride — making it a must-have in every modern wardrobe.
Horse riding is gaining momentum in Dhaka, evolving from a niche hobby to a therapeutic sport and lifestyle. With growing interest, local riding schools are building a vibrant equestrian culture despite urban challenges.
Bait-ur-Rayaan Mosque in Madaripur wins the DNA Paris Award 2025 for its minimalist Islamic architecture, human-centred design, and spiritual ambiance, showcasing Bangladesh’s global impact in contemporary mosque design and sustainable public architecture.
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.
Do your parents see you as individuals with your own choices, or do they see you as extensions of themselves?
Are the glory days of BookTok coming to an end?
An alarming trend has emerged across nations of the Global South, where increasing state surveillance and draconian legislation are systematically eroding democratic values.
US President Donald Trump has recently signed a law to regulate stablecoins, cryptocurrencies pegged to the US dollar, in a move that could push them into everyday use for payments in the US.
Microsoft is expanding the capabilities of its AI assistant, Copilot, with a feature called Copilot Vision, allowing the tool to see and interpret everything on a user’s screen.
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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
There is no waterlogging this year, says an official of the Raozan Municipality
With rain setting the scene, three Indian white-eyes enjoy a communal bath in Chattogram’s Hazarikhil -- a ritual among birds to build social bonds.
Some 22% of wetlands, both freshwater systems such as peat lands, rivers and lakes, and coastal marine systems including mangroves and coral reefs, have disappeared since 1970
Rainfall since early morning flooded parts of Dhaka city including low-lying roads in Mirpur, Moghbazar, and Shantinagar
Most parts of Jashore town and its adjacent areas have been waterlogged after relentless rainfall over two consecutive days
Around 70% of the municipality is affected if it rains for an hour
Over 2,300 ponds flooded, 2,371 hectares of crops destroyed, and 125km of roads affected
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.
