Following demands from several parties, including Jamaat-e-Islami, National Citizen Party, and Islami Andolan Bangladesh, the National Consensus Commission is considering a proposal to make the July National Charter a legally binding document.
Over 100,000 people have been stranded as the Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers swelled above danger level, flooding vast areas of cropland, homes and low-lying regions in northern Bangladesh.
Commuters in Chattogram are enduring severe hardships due to the appalling condition of major roads, a crisis worsened by the apparent indifference of the authorities.
Bangladesh’s agent banking network is continuing to play a transformative role in the country’s financial system, especially through the channelling of remittances through agent outlets.
Malaysia and Bangladesh have agreed to work towards establishing a more transparent recruitment process for Bangladeshi workers, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus told Malaysia’s state news agency Bernama in an interview published yesterday.
Putin flies to Alaska on Friday at the invitation of Trump in his first visit to a Western country since he ordered the 2022 invasion of Ukraine that has killed tens of thousands of people.
Today marks 50 years since the assassination of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman.
From snooping devices carried in backpacks to locate people through their phones to a massive infrastructure that can intercept even end-to-end encryption from a central command centre, the Awami League government had been on an increasingly aggressive trajectory towards building a powerful surveillance state.
Rab claims to have found Bholaganj’s white stone stored in seven warehouses
Economists have welcomed the interim government’s initiative to grant full autonomy to the Bangladesh Bank (BB) but say the reforms will remain on paper unless political parties commit to endorsing and continuing them once in power.
Over the past year, the interim government has pushed reforms in the telecom sector to improve service, remove unnecessary layers, and lower costs for consumers.
'The two were brought in by protesters who suspected them to be affiliated with Awami League or the banned organisation Chhatra League. We are interrogating them,' says police
The government has formed a committee to investigate how the state’s surveillance infrastructure had been used to violate the rights of citizens during the Awami League regime.
Slot, who guided Liverpool to their 20th top-flight title last term, has already overseen nearly £300 million worth of new arrivals and could yet add more before the transfer window closes.
A video clip has gone viral in which an expelled Bangladesh Ganatantrik Chhatra Sangsaad leader is seen confessing to extorting money from former Awami League MP Shammi Ahmed.
In an unprecedented move, UEFA directly addressed the humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a high-profile match, breaking from its long-standing policy of avoiding politically sensitive statements in football arenas.
August 15 set a precedent for future political violence and assassinations
It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.
In a first for state-run entities, the Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (Bida) can now have people outside the civil service as executive members, as the government aims to draw specialists from the private sector, academia, and international organisations.
Batting at No. 6, Shakib managed 11 off 16 balls before falling in the middle overs, and bowled a solitary over that went for six runs.
BCB tournament committee chairman Akram Khan acknowledged the dispute but was optimistic of a resolution
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
In the hills of Akbarpur, a green revolution is taking root -- not driven by large corporations, but by the vision and hard work of one man.
The main building of Bardia Bahumukhi High School in Lohagara upazila of Narail has become so dilapidated that it could collapse at any time, putting more than 600 students and 25 teachers in danger.
Rabeya Akhter, wife of the late Md Ismail Mia, former Inspector of Kalia Chapra Sugar Mills and noted social worker, passed away on Wednesday night at her residence in Batrish, Kishoreganj.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that the United States was making “sincere efforts” to halt the war in Ukraine and suggested Moscow and Washington could agree a nuclear arms deal as part of a wider effort to strengthen peace.
Pakistan will create a new force in the military to supervise missile combat capabilities in a conventional conflict, apparently a move to match neighbouring arch-rival India.
Recent tragedies in Bangladesh has brought to our attention the urgency to recognise the need for mental trauma healing.
Long before Dhaka became a noisy sprawl of rickshaws, traffic, and concrete, it was a quieter, more graceful place. One posing for a German man with a camera and a keen eye for elegance.
Bangladeshi actor Dibya Joyti had an unexpected encounter with Bollywood star Aamir Khan on the streets of Melbourne, Australia. Introducing himself, Dibya spoke about his work with acclaimed Indian filmmaker Shyam Benegal. Known as “Mr Perfectionist”, Aamir responded warmly—patting Dibya on the back and wishing him success.
The documentary film “The Ice Cream Sellers”, directed by Sohel Rahman, portrays the struggles of two young siblings from Myanmar’s Rohingya community who took refuge in Cox’s Bazar following the genocide. The film has been screened at over 40 universities and institutions worldwide and will now be shown in Bangladesh. The screening will take place tomorrow, at 5pm at the University of Liberal Arts Bangladesh (ULAB) campus auditorium.
Bangladeshi feature film “Noya Manush” will be showcased at the Toronto Multicultural Film Festival 2025, organised by the Toronto Film Forum in Canada.
Female fitness instructors in Dhaka are transforming wellness by challenging norms, empowering women through strength training, and promoting accessible, holistic health. Their rise signals a growing, inclusive fitness culture reshaping the city's perception of health.
Travel depression is the emotional low that follows a trip, marked by sadness, fatigue, and lack of motivation. Caused by high expectations and routine shock, it’s eased through self-care, routine, reflection, and goal-setting.
Floral sarees blend timeless elegance with cultural heritage, evoking nostalgic memories and romantic charm. Crafted in chiffon, georgette, cotton, and muslin, these versatile drapes suit every occasion, from summer lunches to festive gatherings, effortlessly enhancing feminine grace and style.
Applications for the 2026–27 Chevening Scholarships were opened on August 5, 2025.
Students and activists in Indonesia have put up the One Piece pirate sign as a symbol of protest against several government policies.
Sometimes we simply must observe and keep up, even if it's uncomfortable.
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.
Meta’s microblogging app Threads now has more than 400 million monthly active users, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced on Tuesday. The figure is up from over 350 million in late April, when Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg last shared user numbers.
Asus has recently introduced the Vivobook S14 in Bangladesh.
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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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.
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.
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.
All fishing boats and trawlers in the north Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to shore and proceed with caution until further notice
Chars, riverside villages in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, Rangpur, Gaibandha, and Nilphamari inundated
They were speaking at the launch of Ocean Centres Bangladesh, part of a global initiative hosted by the United Nations Global Compact and supported by the UK-based Lloyd's Register Foundation
