Rubio held a 15-minute long telephone conversation with Yunus around 7:30pm
DGHS issues circular extending the fixed charges for dengue tests till Dec 31
July Charter will outline reform proposals agreed upon by the parties
The airport authorities came up with the measures a day after an ammunition magazine was found in a bag belonging to Youths and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain
According to a press release issued by the commission yesterday, the recommendations were made against 1,710 approved cadre vacancies
Project director, VC deny knowledge; contractor says section of students gave go-ahead
The poet and playwright Michael Madhusudan Dutta (1824–73) made no effort to conceal his disapproval of traditional Brahmin pundits.
Amnesty writes to president
The BNP would consider China’s proposal on the Teesta issue positively if it came to power through elections, said the party’s Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.
The demonstration was briefly disrupted by heavy rain
Students of Government Brojomohun (BM) College in Barishal have been staging their demonstration for the fifth consecutive day today demanding immediate resolution of the 15-point demand, which includes infrastructural development on campus..Following the demonstration, all academic and ad
The decisions came after a marathon six-hour-long meeting by the BCB board of directors.
Alcaraz, bidding to become only the fifth man since tennis turned professional in 1968 to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles, arrived at the All England Club on an 18-match winning streak but the second seed looked out of sorts at times.
The trial ended with two matches of one-hour duration each – one for the under-19 level and the other for the under-23 level -- as the game’s local governing body looks for talented Bangladeshi-origin footballers from across the world to strengthen its pipeline.
The authorities have been ordered to submit a compliance report
A justice system that responds only to outrage is no justice at all
Economic realities—stagnant wages, yawning inequality, housing crises, evaporating mobility—have fostered entrapment and diminished expectations.
Import and export activities resumed at sea and land ports across the country yesterday after revenue officials called off their two-day nationwide shutdown on Sunday evening.
In a rare all-British first-round encounter -- the first since 2011 -- Raducanu showed flashes of the form that once catapulted her into global stardom.
Syed Ashraful Haque wants to devote his twilight years to the game he loves the most and wants to complete his unfinished works in Bangladesh cricket. Recently, Ashraful talked to The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan regarding all this and more.
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.
A gunman ambushed and shot dead two firefighters responding to a forest fire in northern Idaho on Sunday, wounding one other during an hours-long incident before the suspect was found dead, the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office said.
US President Donald Trump said yesterday he was not speaking to Iran and was not offering the country “anything”, and he reiterated his assertion that the United States had “totally OBLITERATED” Tehran’s nuclear facilities.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged the world to “rev up the engine of development” at an aid conference in Spain yesterday at a time when US-led cuts are jeopardising the fight against poverty and climate change.
President Donald Trump on Sunday dismissed the importance of aggressive actions linked to Beijing including recent arrests of two Chinese nationals accused of smuggling a dangerous pathogen into the United States, saying “that’s the way the world works.”
Spain and Portugal reported record temperatures yesterday as Italy and France braced for several more days of a punishing heatwave that has gripped southern Europe and Britain, sparking health and wildfire warnings.
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...
In a landmark weekend for both Apple and Hollywood, Brad Pitt’s high-stakes racing drama “F1” has roared into the global box office with $55.6 million in domestic earnings, securing the tech giant its first theatrical hit. The film also clocked in a robust $88.4 million from 78 international markets, pushing its worldwide total to $144 million after just three days.
Directed by Subhrajit Mitra, this historical drama explores the life of the iconic bandit-turned-revolutionary, Devi Chaudhurani, a pivotal figure in Bengal’s anti-colonial struggle during the Sannyasi-Fakir Rebellion.
What was supposed to be a conversation on Jaya’s spectacular success in both “Taandob” and “Utshob” soon turned into a pseudo-political discussion on the future of women in the country. How could it not? The entire country has meanwhile been shaken to its core after the brutal rape of a woman in Cumilla.
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.
The tragic events of July, especially the Holey Artisan attack and the revolution in Bangladesh, have left indelible scars. Memories of loss and sacrifice continue to shape the nation, serving as a powerful reminder of resilience and resistance.
Eating disorders in children and teens are serious mental health issues, often misunderstood as phases. Early detection, psychological support, family involvement, and holistic treatment are essential for lasting recovery and emotional healing.
Mountaineer Shakil reflects on his “Sea to Summit” expedition
Long-distance friendships thrive on effort, updates, and honest connection.
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?
Artificial intelligence-generated content is playing a growing role in the pre-election political landscape in Bangladesh, with a wave of synthetic campaign videos appearing across Facebook and TikTok, according to a recent report by the digital research outlet Dismislab.
Rezaul Karim Arif, a Bangladeshi network engineer based in Melbourne, has built PixelFlow, an AI-powered web application that recently won the AI Showdown Hackathon, a global competition hosted by AI coding platform Lovable with support from Google, Anthropic, and OpenAI.
Nvidia insiders have sold more than $1 billion worth of company stock over the past year, with over half of those sales occurring in June as the chipmaker's shares reached record highs, according to a recent Financial Times report. The selling activity comes as Nvidia's market valuation recently surpassed Microsoft to become the world's most valuable company.
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
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
A magnitude-6.1 earthquake struck deep off the coast of the southern Philippines on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said
The government imposed a 20kmph speed limit for trains and vehicles passing through Lawachara National Park in Kamalganj upazila of Moulvibazar in 2023 to protect wildlife.
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Mongla and Cox's Bazar have been advised to show number-3 signal
A yellow monitor lizard slithers through a waterbody in Khulna’s Bilpabla. Also known as the golden monitor, these reptiles are found across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and parts of Pakistan.
