Cancellation of certain national days should be reviewed
Matia Chowdhury was usually seen donning a cotton saree and avoided luxurious attire.
The Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD) has called to immediately float tenders for 37 renewable energy-based power projects that were cancelled by the interim government.
South Africans will face either West Indies or New Zealand who meet in the second semi-final on Friday.
Swedish prosecutors on Tuesday confirmed an investigation had been launched -- without naming Mbappe -- following an alleged rape at a plush Stockholm hotel on October 10.
In a bombshell press conference on Thursday, Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan said that he had informed the Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) that the upcoming South Africa Test series at home in October-November will be the last Test series of his career.
President Volodymyr Zelensky told allies yesterday Ukraine must be in a position of strength before any peace talks with Russia, as he presented his “victory plan” to EU leaders and NATO defence chiefs in Brussels.
Israel said yesterday its forces killed Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, accused of masterminding the October 7, 2023 attack, calling it a “heavy blow” to the Palestinian group it has been fighting for more than a year.
More than one billion people are living in acute poverty across the globe, a UN Development Program report said yesterday, with children accounting for over half of those affected.
At least 28 Palestinians including children were killed yesterday in an Israeli strike on a shelter in the northern Gaza Strip, a Gaza health ministry official said, while Israel said the attack targeted tens of militants at the site.
China test-fired two missiles during a day of military drills around Taiwan, a Taiwanese security official said, adding they were directed inland and not at the self-ruled island.
In 1995, as Ayub Bachchu’s hit album ‘Koshto’ was released, the album’s cover came as a surprise to people—it was an out-of-the-box design for that time. The man behind the cover is Niaz Ahmed Aungshu, who is not just a cover illustrator, but the person behind many successful lyrics during the 90s, including ‘Meye’, ‘Shecchachari’, and ‘Jonmohin Nokkhotro’, among dozens of others. He is currently an Australian expatriate. Remembering rock legend AB on his death anniversary (October 18), Aungshu reminisces his golden days with Ayub Bachchu and shares his journey as a musical artiste with The Daily Star.
Renowned actor and freedom fighter Masud Parvez Sohel Rana, in a Facebook post on Wednesday, strongly criticised the interim government's posts, telecommunications, and information technology adviser, Md Nahid Islam’s statement on the cancellation of eight national days.
A multitude of celebrities from around the globe have been expressing their condolences following the unexpected passing of Liam Payne, the former member of One Direction.
After a six-year sabbatical, the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show is back, and the internet is divided.
Located in Munshiganj, the 17th century river fort is beyond the hustle and bustle of the more common tourist spots, and gives a rather different experience compared to the grander Mughal edifices that are spread all over the Indian subcontinent.
The gamcha, a traditional Bangladeshi handwoven fabric, is making a stylish comeback in fashion. From kurtas to accessories, it blends tradition with modern aesthetics. Vibrant, breathable, and eco-friendly, gamcha-based fashion promotes sustainability and celebrates local textile heritage.
Shanum Sarkar, a recent graduate of BIT, secured a Silver Medal at the IPsyO 2024.
Labiba Islam Salsabil and Abdur Rahman from BUET secured first prizes
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Social media’s power to unite in times of crisis is undeniable, but Facebook’s influence has also fuelled division, misinformation, and apathy. As reaction-driven memes and unchecked falsehoods shape public opinion, we risk losing our ability to think independently.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is facing lawsuits brought by US states accusing it of harming teens' mental health by making its platforms addictive.
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The home ministry said that no cases can be filed against students and people who actively took part in the mass uprising of July-August.
Israel's military said a Hezbollah drone killed four soldiers at one of its northern bases Sunday
The construction cost of these houses was about Tk 1.5 crore
PERILS OF PLASTIC... A torn up plastic bag floats over the coral reef a few feet under the Bay of Bengal in Saint Martin’s Island.
The Nallapara Rasur (Loichha) Bridge on Mahadeo river in Netrakona’s Kalmakanda upazila sustained significant damages in the recent flash floods
With the recent research findings of an increased number of endangered Bengal tigers in Bangladesh's Sundarbans, many of us are now hopeful that this majestic creature might survive for generations to come. But what about the critically endangered sawfish that inhabit our waters, whose populatio
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department yesterday reported that the well-marked low-pressure area over the southwestern Bay of Bengal and the adjacent southeastern Bay has strengthened into a depression.
Rampant illegal encroachment has left Teka river, located between Abhaynagar and Manirampur upazilas of Jashore, on deathbed
For now, the best we can do is wear masks when we're outside, and close our windows
Dhaka's air was classified as 'very unhealthy', according to the air quality and pollution city ranking
Availability of raw materials now a challenge