Bangladesh women's football team made history as they qualified for the AFC Women's Asian Cup for the first time.
The four reportedly supported the recent protest by the NBR officials
"If there is any fundamental change on any issue, you must go to the people"
Defying rain, warnings, exhaustion, anti-quota protests gained momentum
The government has dismissed admin officer Tapasi Tabassum Urmi for making objectionable remarks about the head of government, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, and the interim government on social media..A notification signed by Ministry of Public Administration Senior Secretary Mokhles
Chowki courts are lower level courts typically at the upazila level
The incident took place near Bahra School while he was out for a walk
'Biggest threat to animal welfare in Bangladesh are overenthusiastic activists'
The incident took place around 3:00pm today
Wards 2, 8, 12, 13, 22, and 34 of DNCC have been identified as high-risk for dengue
Among these, 12 are full-length feature films and 20 are short films
"If our demands are not met, we will protest again in Chattogram city tomorrow"
Two individuals died from electrocution while retting raw jute in a water body in Chandpur’s Sadar upazila
Local banks can now lend up to 60% of project cost to foreign firms
The day will be marked as July Mass Uprising Day
As the sun played hide-and-seek with the grey clouds that hovered over Centre Court, Sabalenka kept knocking on the door in the opening set but was shut out by Bouzkova each time and dropped serve with a double fault in the 11th game.
The repeated rape incidents underscore broader social, political, and institutional dysfunctions that allow such crimes to recur.
rape incidents in Bangladesh are episodes of a recurring nightmare that we just can't seem to wake up from.
The Netherlands embassy, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency and Policy Exchange Bangladesh organised a workshop
If Turkmenistan fail to beat Bahrain, Bangladesh will reach uncharted territory in just their third attempt to compete in Asia Cup
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will not be able to hold the players' draft for the next edition of the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) before October, newly appointed BPL Governing Council Chairman Mahbub Anam informed the media on Wednesday.
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.
This follows clashes between leaders and activists of SAD and police inside the Patiya Police Station last night
The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder last month was Tk 1,403
For the 13th national election, the Election Commission itself will form a committee of experts
Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely to occur across Bangladesh over the next four to five days, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast
Huda was arrested on June 22 after being assaulted by a mob at his Uttara residence
Before we delve into the story of the first motor car in Dhaka, it’s worth exploring an earlier question: When did four-wheelers first appear on the city’s roads?
Dhaka still surprises me; can you believe that? Born and brought up in this city, I think I am a true ambassador of the town -- a little eccentric, a tad bit politically volatile, and very angry...
Speaking at the fifth annual Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP) Block Party in Los Angeles, the Oscar-winning actress didn’t mince words. “The world feels like it’s burning because it is,” she said, before describing a global retreat from justice and human rights. “Here in Los Angeles, in the US and across the globe, we are moving backwards fast. Immigration policy is destroying the lives of families, not criminals.
The teaser opens on a brooding coastline, with narration—likely by Robert Pattinson—setting a mythic tone: “Darkness. Zeus’ laws smashed to pieces. A kingdom without a king since my master died.” We then glimpse Matt Damon’s Odysseus, Tom Holland as Telemachus, and a mysterious Jon Bernthal. A distant view of the Trojan Horse rolling into the surf hints at the legendary ruse, before shifting to Holland confronting Bernthal: “I have to find out what happened to my father. When did you last see him?”
Warner Bros Pictures Animation has dropped the first trailer for its animated reboot of “The Cat in the Hat”, with Bill Hader voicing the mischievous feline.
The cotton saree, a timeless blend of comfort and style, offers breathability and versatility, ideal for Dhaka's heat. With evolving draping styles and modern blouses, it remains a popular, empowering choice for women of all ages.
Dhaka’s underground fight scene explodes with Khar Nights, Bangladesh’s first MMA platform blending raw combat, urban culture, and youth energy. With viral buzz, homegrown fighters, and safe, edgy venues, it’s the city’s newest obsession.
Rony Sharafat’s documentary “The Last Folks of Otter Fishing” captures a fading human-animal tradition in Narail, highlighting ethical storytelling, ecological loss, and the urgent need to preserve vanishing cultural and environmental heritage through visual narratives.
Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition
Long-distance friendships thrive on effort, updates, and honest connection.
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.
Let's face it – you're more likely to consume news from social media than a reputed news outlet, simply because of how firmly social media is embedded in most people's daily lives. While the unreliability of news adrift on social media is dangerous for the consumer, the steady decline of traditional news media is also career-threatening for journalists.
Denmark is moving to redefine copyright law by giving individuals legal control over their own facial features, body and voice to combat the risks of AI-generated deepfakes, according to a recent report by The Guardian.
A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
Let's find out more on today's episode of Star Explains
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star on Thursday afternoon, Ishraque talked about some of the issues regarding the legality of the mayoral post, his stance over the matter, his current strife with the government, and the ongoing situation surrounding the Nagar Bhaban
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
Let's find out more in today's Star Explains.
Let's find out more in today's Star Explains
Bangladesh Bank officials said Adani Power's largest single payment was cleared so far in June
Students hold procession over tree-felling
BPC plans two more refineries in Matarbari and Payra
Project director, VC deny knowledge; contractor says section of students gave go-ahead
All maritime ports have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number-3 signal
The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested Mobarak Ali Fakir from Guaton village of Jhalakathi's Sadar upazila last afternoon
A magnitude-5.3 earthquake struck central Pakistan on Sunday morning, according to the United States Geological Survey
The event draws over 50 cyclists and environmental advocates
