Govt launches emergency support for flood-hit farmers in Chattogram region
13 MIN(s) ago
Agriculture
US to change visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
3 hour(s) ago
USA
Change is subject to congressional review before taking effect
Prof Aynul Islam escorted off Jagannath University campus amid student protest
2 hour(s) ago
Campus
IMF projects 3.5% growth for Bangladesh economy this year
5 hour(s) ago
Business
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Bangladesh's economy will grow by 3.5 percent in the current fiscal year (2026-27) amid continued fiscal and financial sector pressures
Bangladesh Bank relaxes deposit cap for healthy NBFIs
1 hour(s) ago
Business
The central bank has allowed financially sound non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) to accept deposits above the Tk 50 lakh limit set by law for individual depositors.
From Maradona to Messi: A love story across generations
1 hour(s) ago
FIFA World Cup 2026
Argentina's late fightback no surprise to Messi
1 hour(s) ago
FIFA World Cup 2026
Khondkar Misbah ul Azim appointed new Navy chief
17 MIN(s) ago
Bangladesh
DGHS re-inspects Ad-din Hospital
3 hour(s) ago
Healthcare
Bangladesh Bank unveils import trade framework ahead of free trade zone launch
3 hour(s) ago
Business
How Chattogram can end its recurring waterlogging crisis
Big Picture
The severe waterlogging crisis in Chattogram stems from unplanned urbanisation and hill-cutting, demanding urgent nature-based drainage solutions.
Why governments fail to communicate with Gen Z
Big Picture
Governments spark Gen Z protests by using dismissive government communication instead of respectful, digital youth political engagement.
Reports of suspicious transactions rose 74% in FY25
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
The Bangladesh Financial Intelligence Unit (BFIU) received 30,199 reports of suspicious financial activities and transactions in fiscal year 2024-25, up 74 percent from a year earlier and the highest number since FY21, according to its annual report.
Bengal’s forgotten connections with Nazi Germany
15 July 2026, 00:01 AM
In Focus
From 1933 onwards, Hitler and Nazi Germany were admired by certain groups of right-wing Indians, who were often anti-British nationalists.
Business Plus / Tk 6,000cr moves daily. But not every wallet is winning
11 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
Cover Story / The public vs private university debate and why it’s outmoded
16 July 2026, 10:00 AM
Campus
‘Build AI capability, not just digital access’
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Why the Rohingya crisis needs a new political imagination
15 July 2026, 15:03 PM
Geopolitical Insights
We don't need yet another bank, we need a better banking system
16 July 2026, 08:00 AM
Celebrating a trailblazer: A tribute to Musharrof Husain Khan
16 July 2026, 10:00 AM
July’s promise cannot belong to the few who inherited its power
16 July 2026, 09:00 AM
Youth skills must match industry needs
15 July 2026, 18:07 PM
After two tumultuous years, what should the local government polls look like?
16 July 2026, 11:00 AM
Big firms look overseas as local credit costs too much
-888 SEC(s) ago
Apparel exports to EU, US tumble in Jan-May
-888 SEC(s) ago
Slow reforms may weigh on Bangladesh’s growth: Fitch
-888 SEC(s) ago
BB frames import rules for free trade zones
-888 SEC(s) ago
After banks, BB offers one-time exit to NBFI borrowers
-888 SEC(s) ago
Messi-Yamal viral photo comes full circle after 18 years
4 hour(s) ago
Argentina's dramatic comeback win over England: What they said
16 July 2026, 10:26 AM
Mentality monsters drive Argentina forward
9 hour(s) ago
Shakib Khan-starrer ‘Rockstar’ to premiere on Chorki
5 hour(s) ago
Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ set for release at Cineplex this Friday
13 July 2026, 14:27 PM
Reclaiming the cultural meaning of monsoon
6 hour(s) ago
Speed friending gave me hope in a lonely Dhaka
4 hour(s) ago
Relationships & Family
#World Cup / 5 leadership lessons you can learn from Lionel Messi
4 hour(s) ago
Life & Living
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / Who wrote the life you’re living?
16 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Books & Literature
#Perspective / Exams in a flood: Who are we really testing?
15 July 2026, 18:22 PM
Life & Living
#World Cup / Argentina to wear navy blue: Tribute or superstition?
15 July 2026, 18:13 PM
Life & Living
#World Cup / Why is everyone talking about the French football team’s bags?
14 July 2026, 18:06 PM
Life & Living
Why modern dating sounds like a completely different language
13 July 2026, 20:41 PM
Relationships & Family
7 must visit places that showcase the best of Philippines
13 July 2026, 20:49 PM
Travel
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.
Star analysis / Where rape happens: Inside homes, among familiar faces
8 June 2026, 09:29 AM
Crime & Justice
Most rape incidents in Bangladesh do not happen in dark alleys or isolated streets. They occur in places people trust the most -- inside homes.
Rakhal Das Banerji: The Bengali explorer who changed history
2 June 2026, 09:00 AM
In Focus
Panam city where history still whispers
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Weekend Read
The slow disappearance of Kuakata’s Rakhines
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Unheard Voices
A city standing on fragile ground
30 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
When extreme heat becomes a death trap for Bangladesh’s workers
6 July 2026, 00:10 AM
Unheard Voices
Interactive / A Bank Held Hostage
11 May 2026, 23:15 PM
Investigative Stories
Business Plus / Boro is conquering the saline south-west
20 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
Higher studies abroad: 24 teachers owe over Tk 3cr to JU
21 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
500 years after Babur's victory / How the Mughal legacy continues to shape South Asia
16 June 2026, 00:01 AM
In Focus
The lost world of Dhaka's courtesans and baijis
15 June 2026, 15:18 PM
In Focus