'We couldn't believe it': Nandita and Shuvo elated as AR Rahman shares their cover
1 hour(s) ago Music
When Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman shared their rendition of "Saanwariya Saanwariya" from the Shah Rukh Khan-starrer "Swades" on his Instagram Story, it was a moment that left musicians Sanzida Mahmood Nandita and Shuvendu Das Shuvo both stunned and deeply inspired.
Govt seeks early disposal of ILO complaint, cites labour reforms
23 MIN(s) ago Business
Labour minister made the call in a meeting in Dhaka with the ILO director-general
China–Bangladesh Community: Bandwagoning, soft alignment, or rhetoric?
Geopolitical Insights
As Bangladesh deepens ties with China, the challenge is balancing strategic opportunity without slipping into geopolitical dependence or rivalry.
A World Cup of symbols, stories, and transitions
When Lionel Messi walks onto the pitch in New Jersey in the early hours of Monday (Bangladesh time) to face Spain’s teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, the FIFA World Cup 2026 will reach its final act.

Star Special / Rohingyas coming in through hidden hill routes

18 July 2026, 08:00 AM Investigative Stories
They quietly enter Bangladesh via remote forests in Bandarban; local trafficking networks help them evade security checkpoints, find work

#World Cup / 5 leadership lessons you can learn from Lionel Messi

16 July 2026, 19:14 PM Life & Living
Emulate Lionel Messi's quiet leadership style to transform your professional workplace or community group today. Discover how Argentina's iconic World Cup captain earned ultimate team trust by sharing credit and maintaining composure under intense pressure.

The fault in our buildings

18 July 2026, 00:00 AM Bangladesh
A large number of buildings across Bangladesh -- particularly older ones -- were not designed to withstand earthquakes, as they were constructed without fully complying with the Bangladesh National Building Code (BNBC), experts warned.
Business Plus / FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM Business
Each tournament boosts businesses ranging from apparel to food delivery services.
What the World Cup means for women in Bangladesh
23 June 2026, 08:30 AM Wisdom
The way women experience the World Cup is often shaped by their responsibilities inside the home.