Israel's war with Iran entered its second week on Friday with the Israeli military chief warning of a "prolonged campaign"
The government plans to scale back its dependence on foreign loans as it seeks to mitigate threats to external debt sustainability.
Prices of different rice varieties have increased by Tk 3-Tk 5 per kg in the capital over the last two weeks even though the country is in the middle of the harvesting season.
The risk of a rapid dengue outbreak looms large across the country, with entomologists warning that unusually high densities of Aedes mosquito larvae have been detected in multiple districts since January.
The backstreets of Baridhara Diplomatic Zone and Baridhara DOHS, known as Kalachandpur, are an energetic and vibrant neighbourhood that unfortunately suffers from an identity crisis.
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday urged the government to intensify diplomatic efforts and maintain pressure on Myanmar to ensure the safe, dignified, and voluntary repatriation of Rohingyas who took shelter in Bangladesh after fleeing persecution.
At least seven people were killed and several others injured in a head-on collision between a bus and a human haulier in Mymensingh’s Phulpur upazila last night
Khalil a legal permanent resident in the United States who is married to a US citizen and has a US-born son
European powers hoped to offer a “diplomatic solution” to the Iran-Israel crisis as they met with Iran in Geneva yesterday, as arch foes continue to exchange missile attacks for an eighth day.
Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca admitted his team were deservedly beaten by Flamengo following their 3-1 loss to the Brazilians at the Club World Cup on Friday, but said Nicolas Jackson's second-half sending-off would have no impact on his future at Stamford Bridge.
Bayern Munich booked their place in the knockout stages of the Club World Cup with Harry Kane and Michael Olise on target in a hard-fought 2-1 win over Argentina's Boca Juniors on Friday.
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam Bulbul’s three-member Advisory Committee has attracted a lot of criticism as the nomination of its members has not been in line with the board’s constitution.
A BNP activist has died in police custody in Cumilla’s Muradnagar upazila.
Liverpool completed the blockbuster signing of Germany forward Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen on Friday in a deal which could reportedly rise to a Premier League record fee.
India's Yashasvi Jaiswal was proud of a "very special" innings as he inflicted yet more pain upon England with a fine century in the first Test at Headingley on Friday.
The missile struck the institute's campus at Rehovot, on the southern periphery of Tel Aviv, in the early hours of Sunday
It is the duty of every individual across the world, to speak out, to resist, the Israeli-US war machine.
Huge number of students not sitting for the upcoming HSC exams
As the sun dipped below the horizon on Eid-ul-Azha, the narrow rural roads of Kalidasgati stirred with life. Mini-trucks and auto-vans rolled into the village, laden with the pungent, freshly flayed cowhides of the day’s ritual sacrifices.
Substitute Bruno Henrique played a starring role as Flamengo came roaring back in the second half to beat Chelsea 3-1 at the Club World Cup on Friday, maintaining an impressive record for South American teams so far at the competition.
Shubman Gill marked his first innings as India captain with a sparkling hundred after fellow young gun Yashasvi Jaiswal also scored a fine century against England at Headingley on Friday.
This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.
A man was killed in a road accident on the Dhaka-Mawa Expressway in the Shologhar area of Srinagar upazila, Munshiganj yesterday
Mahamudul Haque, an assistant professor of journalism at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR), who had marched alongside students and citizens during the July uprising in Rangpur last year, now finds himself behind bars.
The Trump administration said on Friday it had issued fresh Iran-related sanctions targeting eight entities, one vessel and one person for their alleged role in providing sensitive machinery for Tehran's defense industry
Saad Al Kaabi, CEO of state-owned QatarEnergy and the Gulf Arab state's energy minister urged companies to warn the US, Britishand European governments about the risks the conflict poses to gas exports from Qatar and the increasing threat to the global gas supply, they said
Lawmakers in the lower House of Commons chamber voted 314 in favour to 291 to send the proposal to the upper House of Lords for further scrutiny following four hours of emotional debate
The backstreets of Baridhara Diplomatic Zone and Baridhara DOHS, known as Kalachandpur, are an energetic and vibrant neighbourhood that unfortunately suffers from an identity crisis.
Dhaka has its own noise. Along with it, it also has its own rush, distractions and plenty of dust. But if you pause for just a moment, you’ll see that this city also has its quiet pockets! Its...
Many well-known film and television personalities—such as Shabnur, Moushumi, Salman Shah, Nobel, Afsana Mimi, and Shomi Kaiser—rose to prominence in top magazines, newspapers, tabloids, and fashion campaigns thanks to the distinctive charm of his photography.
The film is produced by DOPE Productions, in association with Chorki and co-produced by Laughing Elephant Production, with Brac Bank PLC as the presenting partner. International distribution is handled by Swapna Scarecrow.
The special screening at Star Cineplex's SKS Tower branch was attended by several noted personalities, including renowned filmmaker and Cultural Affairs Adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, economist and BRAC Chairperson Dr Hossain Zillur Rahman, teacher-writer-columnist Anu Muhammad, politician Zonayed Saki, and prominent artists and professionals from the media industry.
Guliakhali does not try to impress you with rolling waves or the classic “beach photo-op” look. It just is. It seems as though someone took a beach, churned it in a mangrove forest, and then gently spread a grassy carpet on top. There are a lot of open grasslands, areas of shimmering water that cut through the green like silver veins, and mangrove roots that rise like natural sculptures. You don’t arrive at Guliakhali; you ease into it.
In a landmark moment for South Asian architecture, Marina Tabassum and her office Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA) have become the first from the region to design the Pavilion — a space known for celebrating innovation and cultural dialogue through design.
Summer fashion for kids in Bangladesh blends comfort and style with dungarees, co-ords, shorts, tees, sundresses, kameezes, and lightweight shirts. Available in various designs and fabrics, these outfits ensure comfort and ease, perfect for hot weather.
Dhaka University (DU) has topped the list of best universities in Bangladesh according to the QS World University Rankings 2026 released earlier today. DU ranked 584th globally.
If the upkeep of a washroom, a basic and essential facility, is too much to ask of our universities, what does that signal about the priorities of those in charge?
Ensuring that our parents can navigate this digital minefield with vigilance is not just a personal responsibility; it is a necessity for a more informed society.
Enter the Gungeon, a popular roguelike game, and its spin-off Exit the Gungeon are set to arrive on mobile platforms, publisher Devolver Digital confirmed on June 18. However, no specific release date was announced.
An anti-Iranian hacking group known as Gonjeshke Darande, or 'Predatory Sparrow', claims to have destroyed nearly $90 million worth of cryptocurrency in an attack on Iran’s largest crypto exchange, Nobitex, on Wednesday, according to a recent report by Reuters. This marks the second high-profile cyberattack in two days by the group, which has suspected links to Israel.
Tecno has officially launched its new smartphone, the SPARK Go 2, in Bangladesh.
In today's episode of Star Explains, we dive into the story behind the GBU-57, unpack expert military opinions, and examine how this deepening Iran-US conflict is taking on new and complex dimensions
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An olive ridley hatchling swims into the Bay of Bengal after hatching on the shores of Saint Martin’s Island - one of the last remaining nesting grounds for marine turtles,
Target set to meet 20% of power demand from green sources by 2030
The award recognises outstanding contributions to tree plantation and greenery initiatives
The low pressure area over the southwestern region of Bangladesh and adjoining areas has intensified
The first heavy downpour of this monsoon since Monday has left most areas of Khulna city under knee-deep water, while adjoining low-lying areas were submerged under waist-high water -- exposing the inefficacy of the Tk 823 crore drainage improvement project of Khulna City Corporation (KCC).
16 illegal charu traps used for catching crabs were also seized
A peahen rescued from a village near the Indian border in Thakurgaon's Baliadangi upazila was handed over to the Forest Department this afternoon.
