Tarique calls for solidarity at Swechchhasebak Dal anniversary event
Army chief says at Officers’ Address in Dhaka Cantonment
Bangladesh produced 1.15 crore tonnes of potatoes, the highest in history, in the last harvesting season, raising fears that a good portion of the tuber is likely to remain surplus this year as demand is much below the output, according to estimates by the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS).<
Strategic overhaul a must now to secure future, they said at an ICT Division event
'We're determined to hold the election in February,' says Asif Nazrul
Bangladeshis not familiar with it, Mirza Fakhrul says
Family members of the teachers met the chief adviser at the State Guest House Jamuna
While Europe experienced an age of evangelical awakening in the eighteenth century, political circumstances in India posed challenges to the work of missionary preaching.
Dhaka court places them on five-day remand
Cristiano Ronaldo was given a hero's welcome Tuesday as he played a pivotal role for Saudi side Al Nassr in Hong Kong -- where great rival Lionel Messi became public enemy number one last year for failing to play.
Joint conveners Masum Rana Joy and Salahuddin Ammar Niloy issue statement
Rights group calls for enhanced safeguards for women, children and minorities
Formed new board of six members
Four-member team tasked with investigating technical issues
They were handed over to BGB at a flag meeting
Norway and FAO will help in conducting the month-long survey
Many are re-engaging in crimes upon release, making preventive efforts futile
A robust defence framework enables a state to protect its interests.
US embassy’s commercial counsellor in Dhaka, Paul G Frost, visits FBCCI office
Angolan civil society groups on Tuesday urged the Argentine football federation and star player Lionel Messi Tuesday to scrap planning for a friendly this year after 30 people were killed in protests.
Opener Shafali Verma was left out of India's squad on Tuesday for the upcoming 50-over Women's World Cup tournament after recent patchy form.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
Call for transparency and localisation amid global funding cuts
Hasanul Banna submitted his resignation letter on August 2
Intern doctors call off strike at Sher-E-Bangla Medical College Hospital
These murders highlight the ongoing crisis of domestic violence in Bangladesh, it says
Expat Bangladeshis were involved through remittance boycott, financial support, and diplomatic efforts, they say
Before the sun rises over Dhaka’s Korail slum, many mothers set out early for a long day of work, carrying the unspoken worry of who will care for their children while they are away.
There are thousands of people in Dhaka, each living a different life. But a few things are constant for all. Apart from the unavoidable traffic and the signal at Bijoy Sarani, their love-hate...
The Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) has announced a new international award titled the ‘July Memorial Prize’, set to debut at its 30th anniversary edition from September 17 to 26 in Busan, South Korea.
Today marks the 90th birth anniversary of Liberation War filmmaker, writer, and martyred intellectual Zahir Raihan. To honour his life and legacy, the Zahir Raihan Film Institute organised a special programme in the capital.
A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" has agreed to plead guilty to supplying the drugs that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry, the US Department of Justice said Monday.
Gold holds deep cultural, historical, and emotional significance in Bengal, symbolising love, tradition, and financial security. From ancient trade to modern weddings, heirloom jewellery to designer pieces, gold jewellery remains timeless, versatile, and a cherished investment across generations.
Stage fright triggers anxiety, fear of failure, and physical stress, but performers can overcome it with consistent practice, mindfulness, relaxation, positive affirmations, and gradual exposure, turning nervous energy into confidence for powerful, polished public performances and successful audience connection.
Adopt eco-friendly habits to reduce waste, save energy, cut emissions, and support sustainability. From using reusables and reducing meat to greener transport and mindful shopping, small lifestyle changes can significantly benefit the planet and your health.
It has become essential to understand that despite all the challenges we as a country collectively face, we must not forget those who elevate and preserve our culture and our language.
Following the July uprising, Rajshahi University (RU) authorities had promised sweeping reforms in hall management, particularly in dining services and seat allocation.
How much of the students' expectations after the uprising have been fulfilled?
Grammarly, the AI-based writing assistance tool, has announced eight new specialised AI agents designed to support students and professionals with different aspects of writing, including research, feedback, and originality checks.
India is OpenAI’s second-largest market by user base after the United States
Robo Life Technology has won the Bangladesh regional final of the Startup World Cup 2025, receiving a BDT 50,000 in investment funding and securing a place to represent Bangladesh at the Global Startup World Cup competition to be held in San Francisco, USA to compete for a USD 1 million investment prize.
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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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.
Spot market procurement approved to meet rising energy demand
Strong currents left deep pits in homesteads and yards, while poultry, goats and cattle were washed away in several areas
Water levels of Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers start to drop
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.
Rab claims to have found Bholaganj’s white stone stored in seven warehouses
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.
