The complicit role of law in human rights violations was armoured by institutional inability and weakness.
Public convenience seems to be nobody’s headache.
The government has brought the “Moheshkhali Integrated Development Authority (MIDA) Ordinance, 2025” into effect, marking the start of a new chapter in Moheshkhali Island’s planned transformation into a major energy and industrial hub.
Nunez departure will help finance Liverpool's outlay of almost 300 million pounds so far for the 2025-26 season.
“Siraj was full of hunger and passion – it was an incredible effort,” Akram told Telecom Asia Sport.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
The deceased, Bananta Islam, of Kandar Bazar area in Bogura, was a first-year honours student at Syed Ahmed College, Bogura
River police recovered two bodies floating on the Karnaphuli River near Patenga Sea Beach yesterday, two days after a fishing trawler capsized in the Bay of Bengal.
Another suspect was arrested yesterday for the murder of journalist Asaduzzaman Tuhin in Gazipur on Thursday night.
Students of Chittagong University’s AF Rahman Hall locked the hall canteen and an adjacent shop yesterday, alleging that they were selling unhygienic and stale food.
On his fifth death anniversary this year, Alif Alauddin has paid a heartfelt tribute by collaborating with several musicians for an unplugged session of his most popular songs, works that continue to influence and inspire others.
The terrace slowly filled with people, with members of different indigenous communities and Bengalis alike. A white wooden shed displayed the main artworks of the exhibition, while the rest of the walls were lined with photographs capturing indigenous life and culture. In front of a hand-painted banner promising a day of art, poetry, music, and discussions, the event “Culture for Identity: From Soil to Soul” began.
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.
"Ghonoghota," a monsoon-themed dance production by the Arthy Ahmed Dance Academy, featured adult beginners from diverse backgrounds, performing Rabindranath Tagore’s works. The event celebrated participation over perfection, highlighting the joy of starting anew at any age.
House Café in Dhanmondi offers a calm, minimalist space for relaxation and conversation, focusing on comfort over trends. With a simple yet thoughtful menu, it serves Mediterranean-inspired dishes and quality drinks, fostering slow-paced enjoyment.
It’s been barely a year since July 2024, yet it feels like an eternity. The smoke clouding the sky, the gunshots, the sounds heard across the country — all seem like distant memories. However, no matter how fleeting our minds are, the collective conscience of the nation remembers the martyrs — brave individuals who sacrificed their lives so that we can have a country that is fair and just.
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?
Pokémon were not just characters on a screen; they were companions that guided me through the trials of childhood.
Instagram has recently introduced some new features to make it easier for people to connect with friends through content along with a new map feature that allows users to share their location with selected friends.
WhatsApp has banned more than 6.8 million accounts in the first half of 2025, citing links to organised scam operations, some of which are believed to be run from criminal centres in Southeast Asia.
Apple plans to invest an extra $100 billion into US, President Trump announced Wednesday, in a move that may help the tech giant avoid potential iPhone tariffs.
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.
IAEA team to assess safety ahead of fuel loading at unit-1
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