Shahriar Alam Shammo, 25, was the literature and publication secretary of the Sir AF Rahman Hall unit of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal
'Wounds caused by crimes against humanity perpetrated by AL still fresh,' says CA's press secretary
Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.
More than 100 illegal battery-powered rickshaws were seized during the joint operation
A day after issuing an ordinance that dissolved the National Board of Revenue (NBR) and the Internal Resources Division as part of reforming the tax system, the Chief Adviser’s office issued a clarification.
The pet's owner, who lives in the same building, accused her neighbours -- an employee of Grameenphone and another of Aristopharma -- of instructing their domestic worker to beat the cat to death
On 10 May, a man brutally assaulted two women with a belt in full public view at the Munshiganj river terminal
On Monday afternoon, five-year-old Roza Moni got hungry while playing in front of her house in Tejgaon’s Tejkunipara. She went to her mother and asked for lunch, but the meal was not ready yet.
"JnU Oikya" platform made the announcement around 8:00pm yesterday at a gathering in front of the university's Shaheed Minar
Analysts say there is more than meets the eye
The injured is Shariful Alam Karim, 35, a resident of Gawair area of Dhaka's Dakkhinkhan
The comments from Islamabad came in response to an address to the nation by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday
His remarks came a day after the interim government issued an ordinance abolishing the NBR and creating two separate divisions under the finance ministry
The signatories called on the government to actively promote informed discussions around the report
An adviser to Trump told The Washington Post, “In MAGA, we are not Bibi fans.”
The Kashmir attack has exposed the fragility of India’s security apparatus and the dangers of securitisation.
After a months-long stalemate, the Bangladesh Bank (BB) is finally set to adopt a more flexible exchange rate regime to fulfil conditions tied to a $4.7 billion International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan programme, which will likely enable Bangladesh to receive $1.3 billion in the fourth and fifth...
The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) will seek government clearance before finalising their upcoming tour of Pakistan, which includes five T20Is scheduled for later this month.
Shakib Al Hasan had been the number one all-rounder in ICC rankings for a long period, but no other player from the country had reached the heights following Shakib’s domination. After a long time, another all-rounder in Mehedi Hasan Miraz has secured second position in ICC Test rankings for all-rounders.
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.
Malnutrition rates are rising in Gaza and hunger could have lasting impacts on “an entire generation”, the World Health Organisation’s representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory said yesterday.
China has lifted a ban on domestic airlines accepting new Boeing aircraft, a report said Tuesday, after Beijing and Washington agreed to temporarily lower tariffs in a major de-escalation of their trade war.
Raging conflicts, disasters and worsening climate change displaced tens of millions of people within their own countries last year, a new record, monitors said yesterday.
India and Pakistan have announced a ceasefire after coming close to all-out conflict, but on social media citizens on both sides are vying to control public perceptions by peddling disinformation.
The European Union’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said yesterday she didn’t think Russian President Vladimir Putin would turn up for talks in Turkey this week with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Dhaka doesn’t have a city square per se, but places like Shahbagh and areas around Motijheel serve as a sort of one.
The atmosphere at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi was electric on the evening of May 2 as the newly founded art collective called Choukaath inaugurated its first group exhibition.
At a time when OTT platforms are overflowing with gritty thrillers and intense dramas, Netflix’s “The Royals” offers a much-needed escape into a world of luxury, romance, and family dynamics. At its heart, the series is a maximalist rom-com built on the most classic of tropes — opposites attract, rich boy meets self-made girl, palace intrigue meets pitch decks — dressed in some of our favourite buzzwords: feminist, queer-friendly, and unapologetically fashionable. It is refreshing to see a desi series embrace froth and flamboyance without constantly apologising for it. Then again, being aware of one’s aesthetic does not excuse narrative shortcuts. While "The Royals" delivers big on styling and spectacle, its storytelling often trips on its own heels.
A court in Paris on Tuesday found actor Gerard Depardieu guilty of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021 and handed him an 18-month suspended prison sentence, in a fall from grace for a towering figure of French cinema.
More than 350 figures from the cinema world, including Hollywood stars Richard Gere and Susan Sarandon, condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter published Monday (May 12) on the eve of the Cannes Film Festival.
Chhanamukhi, Brahmanbaria’s iconic sweet, earned GI status in 2024, spotlighting Mahadev Mishtanno Bhandar’s 180-year legacy. Crafted from pure milk with a time-honoured recipe, it remains a beloved, authentic symbol of the region’s culinary heritage.
Unresolved childhood trauma often resurfaces in marriage, shaping emotional responses and deepening relationship conflicts. In Bangladesh’s high-pressure society, healing requires vulnerability, therapy, and confronting past wounds to build truly intimate, emotionally resilient partnerships.
Coinciding with the Bengali New Year, the Baishakhi Festival exhibition at Bay’s Edge Gallery in Dhaka celebrated the rich cultural and artisanal heritage of Bangladesh. Curated by renowned designer Maheen Khan, the event showcased a stunning collection of handwoven silk garments, including saris, jackets, and embroidered quilts (nakshi katha).
Serenity at Jahangirnagar University
Even though the end result is rewarding, the research paper writing process is filled with roadblocks that might feel insurmountable.
For many women, driving is not just about navigating the roads, but the need to overcome pervasive societal biases while grappling with safety concerns.
Samsung has just introduced the Galaxy S25 Edge, a new slim variant of its flagship S series featuring a 5.8 mm titanium frame, making it one of the thinnest premium smartphones on the market.
Apple is reportedly preparing to raise the prices of its upcoming iPhone models set for release this autumn, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.
Whether you’re navigating team meetings, drafting emails, or negotiating deadlines, how you communicate can make or break your professional relationships—and your reputation. But here’s the thing: effective communication isn’t just about 'what' you say. It’s about 'how' you say it, 'when' you say it, and 'who' you’re saying it to.
Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it
Watch today's episode of Star Explains to find out more
Let's find out the answers in today's episode of Star Explains
Find out more about the history behind the significance of this day in today's Star Explains
What does this BBC report indicate? And more broadly speaking, what does the resumption of diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Pakistan signify?
He said this while inspecting progress of Birza Khal’s excavation and cleanliness activities
The intense heat wave sweeping through Chanchra in Jashore is severely disrupting the production of fry (renu) and fingerlings, as temperatures have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for a week
The voluntary organisation of Chattogram based professionals, town planners, and civil society members made the demand at a press conference at Chattogram Pres Club yesterday
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has prohibited any new industrial activities or projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) around the Sundarbans.
A severe heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rajbari, Khulna, Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jashore
The Met office also issued a set of directives to stay safe from lightning
Energy experts point to this kind of water-based system as a good alternative to air conditioning
Rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Dhaka divisions today, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
