Jamaat, NCP and IAB have voiced reservations about the draft while BNP has expressed partial agreement with the proposed reforms
Process to file a case with Kalabagan Police Station is underway
The mismatch has prompted fresh calls among economists for investigations.
China, Vietnam and Bangladesh accounted for more than half of US apparel imports from January through May this year
Chhatra Dal decides to hold the programme at Shahbagh on the same day
Details of the apex court verdict will be known after its full text is released
The directive also calls for the country’s surveillance system to be brought in line with international standards
Months-long investigation by The Daily Star indicates state forces increased deployment of lethal weapons after the ousted PM authorised their use
Discussions are set to continue for two more days
A case was filed last night against 1,200 unidentified individuals on vandalism and looting charges
On July 24, a team of the Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Khairul from a house in Dhaka's Dhanmondi
He died after being scalded by hot water from a dyeing machine at a factory in Bhadam area
A six-member bench of the Appellate Division of the SC fixed the date after concluding the hearing on the petition
The DSEX advanced by 14.35 point to reach 5,312.82 by 11:30 am
Several people were injured, while much of Japan's eastern seaboard was ordered to evacuate.
Entrepreneurs in the Bangladesh delegation currently in Washington will once again push for duty-free access to the American market for garments made from US cotton during the final round of tariff negotiations with the Trump administration today.
In this “noya bondobosto,” discrimination has simply been repackaged, following the same rotten patterns we thought we had destroyed.
Time for Dhaka to draw a line on such provocative actions
The world's biggest economy is anticipated to expand at an annual rate of 2.5 percent in the April to June period
Kylian Mbappe will follow Real Madrid greats Ferenc Puskas, Clarence Seedorf and Luis Figo by wearing the iconic number 10 jersey after Luka Modric's departure to AC Milan, the LaLiga club said late on Tuesday.
Bangladesh coach Peter Butler was looking to embrace the challenge of facing strong opponents after his side were drawn in a tough group, which included defending champions China, in their maiden Women's Asian Cup campaign.
This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.
"This represents a flagrant violation of the ceasefire agreement," said a foreign ministry statement.
Here are the key facts about tsunamis
Companies are making it clear how they intend to deal with it
Former coordinator of Students Against Discrimination at Rajshahi University, Salauddin Ammar, has sent letters to various organisations seeking donation for an event titled "36 July: Festival of Freedom”..RU Vice-Chancellor Saleh Hasan Naqib has given a "strong recommendation" in favour o
He was detained by the Detective Branch (DB) police on Monday night during a raid in the Pir Kashimpur area of the upazila
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...
First-look images show Pitt clad in Cliff’s signature sun-faded denim, golden locks, and vintage swagger, standing outside the Beverly Cinema under a 1977 Richard Pryor movie poster — signaling the film’s gritty retro setting, nearly a decade after the events of Tarantino’s 2019 film.
“Anutopto”, a powerful family drama exploring the strained yet tender relationship between a father and son in a middle-class household, is making waves online. Released on the Cinemawala YouTube channel, the drama has surpassed 2 million views within just two days.
The Battery Dance Festival 2025 will feature performances from eight international dance companies alongside eight New York-based groups, celebrating the universal language of dance through live performances, workshops, and immersive experiences for all ages. The free, outdoor event is known for bringing together diverse cultures and artistic expressions in the heart of New York City.
Bold summer makeup is trending with vibrant hues like teal, turquoise, mango yellow, and lychee pink taking centre stage. Inspired by heatwaves and nature, this season calls for playful eye looks and glowing skin.
Arthy Ahmed's Bharatanatyam classes in Dhaka empower adults to reclaim joy through inclusive dance, emotional healing, and cultural connection — transforming traditional norms and redefining classical dance in Bangladesh with passion, purpose, and community.
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.
Between July 15 and August 5 last year, parents across the country held their breaths waiting, worrying, and counting the hours until their children returned home from the protests. Some had their parents' blessing. Others went without it.
The Campus team extends its most profound and sincere condolences to the survivors and the families of the victims.
When I observe my father as a person who is a husband to my mother, I have to see him from a different light.
Burnout doesn’t always announce itself dramatically. It creeps in slowly. Maybe it’s the Sunday morning dread, the constant fatigue, or the sense that even simple tasks feel heavy. If you’re feeling drained but aren’t ready to walk away, don’t panic. You can course-correct before you hit full burnout.
Three student teams from Bangladesh have won awards in different categories of the Xylem Global Student Innovation Challenge 2025. Competing against thousands of participants from across the world, their projects focused on solving water-related problems and disaster challenges, especially relevant to Bangladesh.
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, will halt all political, electoral and social issue advertising across the European Union (EU) from early October, according to a recent report by Reuters.
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
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.
Let's find out more on today's episode of Star Explains
Benefits of tiger conservation must be made visible to the public, she says
Continuous rainfall from noon to 3:00pm yesterday led to temporary waterlogging in several low-lying areas of Chattogram, disrupting movement and daily activities across parts of the port city.
Intermittent showers -- including heavy to very heavy spells -- led to water accumulation in areas such as Katalganj, WASA intersection, GEC circle, Chawkbazar, EPZ, Halishahar, and around Agrabad Commerce College
The low-pressure system over the North Bay and nearby areas moved west-northwest and gradually intensified -- first into a well-marked low, then into a depression
The pipeline is scheduled to be commissioned in August
An oriental hornet having lunch near the National Press Club in Dhaka.
A video of the incident, which took place around 10:30pm, has gone viral on social media
