Holds meeting with like-minded party leaders
Denigration of our Liberation War will never be acceptable
The irony is that even when there is no political unrest, the culture of blocking roads for rallies and commemorations has the same suffocating effect on commuters, small business owners, and informal workers.
It was 6:14pm on Friday, July 19, 2024. Two Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) personnel were advancing into Banasree G Block in Dhaka.
OpenAI has announced the release of GPT-5, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, promising substantial gains in reasoning, accuracy and real-world utility.
The first time Germany acknowledged denying military support to its long-time ally
One year into its tenure, the interim government has a record of stark contradictions. While it successfully pulled the economy back from the brink of collapse, it has profoundly failed to restore the confidence of investors, leaving the economic future in a state of vulnerable uncertainty.
Defence minister cancels planned trip to Washington
Prison authorities say attempt foiled after discovering tools hidden in cell
707 cases filed with 50 police stations across the capital
The flashpoint appears to be the activities of the Cricketers’ Welfare Association of Bangladesh (CWAB), which has not involved any women cricketers in its recent activities.
Three fugitive murder accused have secured posts in the extended committee of the Jahangirnagar University (JU) unit of the Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD)
In a detailed response issued today, CA's Press Wing asserted that there has been "no government interference" in media operations since it took office
During preliminary questioning, the detainees informed BGB that they are Bangladeshi citizens who had entered India illegally several years ago through the Satkhira and Benapole borders
Detainees claim traffickers promised jobs in India, took their money and phones before abandoning them
The commission will resume discussions with political parties, this time to devise a binding mechanism for the July Charter where by parties would be obligated to implement it.
One of the biggest failures, several observers agreed, was the IG’s inability to deliver a clear, timely, and actionable agenda.
What the economy needs more than emergency repair is democratisation.
When US President Donald J. Trump burst back onto the global trade stage, he brought with him a term that’s now rattling old-school trade economists: reciprocal tariff.
Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls and Rachin Ravindra hit centuries as New Zealand produced a relentless batting performance on the second day of the second Test against Zimbabwe at Queens Sports Club on Friday.
European champions Paris Saint-Germain have reached an agreement with Lille to sign highly-rated goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier, a source close to the negotiations told AFP on Friday.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
This was announced at a representative meeting of the Bangladesh Road Transport Owners-Workers Coordination Council at the Jashore District Workers Union on Friday
The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon when another fishing vessel hit the trawler, said Coast Guard officials
Alongside journalism, Tuhin was engaged in medicine and clinic business and had been living in Gazipur for over 15 years
Police say it was a toy; man in video already in jail over separate charges
A local BNP leader's son was detained by joint forces in Patuakhali’s Baufal upazila last night for allegedly demanding extortion money from traders and assaulting a village policeman.
There’s something about rain in Dhaka. It doesn’t come politely. It arrives in sheets, in sideways gusts, soaking your bag, your back, and your plans. But once you let go of the instinct to rush...
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...
TIFF 2025, set to run from September 4 to 14 in Toronto, will celebrate its 50th anniversary this year and is expected to draw the world's top filmmakers, industry executives, and press, making it an exceptional opportunity for the “Ali” team to share their work with an international audience.
“I might have been making a name for myself during the tail end of my teenage years, but that also entailed eventually making deals and working with questionable people,” divulged Dameer Khan. The once-emerging, unprecedented talent, who shot to popularity, recently spoke with The Daily Star over a call from Canada to exclusively share his story — one that involved undergoing a critical legal dispute with his ex-management while assembling his nightlife business from the ground up, prior to the release of “Khancha”.
To mark International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples on August 9, NTV will air a special tele-drama titled “Joya” tonight at 9:30pm.
Before adopting a pet, assess your time, finances, patience, and living environment. Pets need consistent care, safety, and acceptance from your household and community. Responsible pet ownership starts with realistic planning and long-term commitment.
Pappu’s Art School for All in Old Dhaka offers free rickshaw painting classes to underprivileged and differently-abled individuals, preserving heritage while empowering youth. This inclusive grassroots movement makes traditional Bangladeshi art accessible to everyone.
There’s a silence that settles in when the shouting ends and when the camera finally rests. But for the photojournalists who stood in the eye of July’s storm, that silence is anything but peaceful. These are not just men with cameras. They are the reluctant custodians in a country where truth is often unwelcome.
The future of Bangladesh, much like its history, would have students’ voices guiding it. At least, that was what many of them hoped for.
How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?
The Campus team extends its most profound and sincere condolences to the survivors and the families of the victims.
The lawsuit filed in Tokyo seeks damages of 2.2 billion yen ($14.7 million)
ChatGPT-5 is trained to generate "safe completions," sticking to high-level information that can't be used to cause harm
For years, workplace stress has been considered an unavoidable part of professional life. But according to ADP Research Institute’s 'People at Work 2025' report, that narrative is shifting. While high levels of stress have declined significantly since the pandemic, most workers are still not thriving. Instead, many are stuck in a middle zone of emotional fatigue, low motivation, and limited fulfilment.
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.
A portion of a bridge over the Sheetal Jharna Canal, on the Oxygen–Bayezid road, collapsed early this morning
An oriental bay owl stares wide-eyed right into the camera as it was spotted in Chattogram’s Hazirikhil Wildlife Sanctuary.
Titas-31 will be the deepest well in the country, while Bakhrabad-11 will rank among the deepest
This is another progress of commissioning activities of the country's first nuclear power plant
Advocate Zahid Ahammad Hero submitted the petition as a public interest litigation on Sunday
Authorities urge vigilance in flood-prone, low-lying areas as active monsoon persists
Bangladesh experienced three low-pressure systems on July 7, July 14 and July 24 which led to heavy rain
The High Court yesterday directed the deputy commissioner of Cumilla to take necessary steps to evict 508 illegal structures occupying the banks of Gomti river in the district within six months.
