The bouquet was handed over to Khaleda Zia's private secretary ABM Abdus Sattar
Instead of conventional class activities, children should spend more time engaging in age-appropriate games and creative art.
It now needs to be decided whether Bangladesh should actively pursue a deferral of LDC graduation.
Trump made the comments to reporters on Air Force One as he travels to Alaska for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin
Janmashtami is one of the major religious observances of the Hindu community
The majority of the deaths, 150, were recorded in mountainous Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
The exact number of missing persons is yet to be determined
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.
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.
He was speaking at a prayer ceremony on the occasion of Khaleda Zia’s 81st birthday
Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman was roped in as a direct signing by International League T20 (ILT20) franchise Dubai Capitals but his maiden participation in the tournament remains uncertain as the tournament’s schedule clashes with the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL).
Bashundhara Kings have once again refused to release players for the ongoing national team preparation camp ahead of the September friendly matches against Nepal, citing their own pre-season preparations.
Tens of thousands of people braved blazing heat to pay their respects at a controversial Japanese shrine on Friday, as Emperor Naruhito spoke of his "deep remorse" on the 80th anniversary of the nation's World War II surrender...Two cabinet ministers were among the visitors to the Ya
Chelsea are weighing up their options to address a defensive gap after centre back Levi Colwill suffered an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury, manager Enzo Maresca said ahead of their opening Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
The US and Russian presidents Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin are to meet at a US air base in Alaska on Friday for talks on the Ukraine war.
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.
Hubris that had been a weapon in resistance became a liability in governance.
August 15 set a precedent for future political violence and assassinations
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.
VAR could intervene in situations of "extreme non-footballing action" where a player was clearly dragging another to the ground, even off the ball.
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.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
He has been kept in duty officer’s room under close watch.
Quoting locals, police said the family had been struggling with debt in recent months
The one-hour operation by the army and police, started around 3:00am today
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.
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.
Recent tragedies in Bangladesh have 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.
Renowned Bangladeshi actor Chanchal Chowdhury has built a career in which almost every film he has worked on has been met with a warm audience reception. His latest project, “Utshob”, has continued that streak of success.
Actor Tawsif Mahbub endured a nerve-racking challenge for director Vicky Zahed’s upcoming drama “Khowabnama”, which blends thriller and supernatural elements. The newly released poster shows Tawsif lying in a grave, his body draped with snakes — a striking image that sparked disbelief among fans. To prove it was real, the actor shared behind-the-scenes footage showing live snakes being placed on him during the shoot.
Shabnam became a household name in Bangla and Pakistani cinema during the 1960s, winning hearts with her performance in the superhit song “Ami Rup Nogorer Rajkonna”.
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.
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.
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
