This year, fishermen have been returning with lesser catches and bigger losses.
The final judgment in the cases is now pending with the Appellate Division as trial proceedings have been completed at the lower court and HC Division
The car rammed into a roadside railing and overturned
The Dhaka University Central Students’ Union elections are deeply entwined with Bangladesh’s student politics, historically shaping national movements from the 1952 Language Movement to the 1969 Mass Uprising and the 1971 Liberation War.
The blaze erupted around 6:00am when a bus was being refuelled at Aushkandi station along the Dhaka-Sylhet highway
Caprio billed his courtroom as a place “where people and cases are met with kindness and compassion.”
A high-level team of the interim government led by Finance Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed will hold meetings with the Japanese government on the possibilities of reducing the metro-rail project costs.
Biplobi Workers Party General Secretary Saiful Huq warned that removing secularism while retaining Islam as the state religion is a fundamental deception of the people.
So far, nine panels have been announced for the 28 Ducsu posts.
BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami and five citizens filed the review petitions with the Appellate Division last year to turn down its 2011 verdict that scrapped the non-party caretaker government system
Some government officials including members of law enforcement agencies were involved in the rampant looting of stones from Bholaganj’s Sada Pathor area, found a probe committee of the Sylhet district administration.
General Waker is scheduled to return home on August 27
A case was filed against all the eight individuals with Sharsha Police Station this morning
The DSEX declined 11.89 points, reaching 5,367.51 by 11:34 am
The clash was continuing intermittently when the report was filed around 12:10pm
The Israeli statements signaled Israel was pressing ahead with its plan to seize Gaza's biggest urban centre
The Alaska talks underline both the appeal and the risk of Trump’s approach.
Public awareness, vaccination can check its spread
The government’s revenue collection rose 24 percent year-on-year in the first month of the current fiscal year, aided by a more stable political situation compared to the unrest during the uprising last year.
After being named in the 14-member Australia 'A' squad to play a pair of four-day games against India 'A', Australia opener Sam Konstas is looking forward to the Sheffield Shield matches in October to make a case for his selection in The Ashes squad.
South African off-spinner Prenelan Subrayen was Thursday ruled out of the second one-day international against Australia after being reported for a suspect bowling action.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
The military-led government announced this week that polls would be held in phases, starting on December 28, pushing the vote as a salve for a war that has consumed the country since the generals seized power in a 2021 coup
The fire broke out on the USS New Orleans on the southern island of Okinawa on Wednesday
Marco Rubio called the court "a national security threat that has been an instrument for lawfare" against the United States and Israel
The victims are Abdullah Adnan, 2, of Sadar upazila; Munni Ara, 14, and and Mohon Chandra Roy, 4, of Atwary upazila
Trip aims to boost bilateral trade and economic cooperation between the two countries
Before the sun rises over Dhaka’s Korail slum, many mothers set out early for a long day of work, carrying the unspoken worry of who will care for their children while they are away.
There are thousands of people in Dhaka, each living a different life. But a few things are constant for all. Apart from the unavoidable traffic and the signal at Bijoy Sarani, their love-hate...
Today marks the death anniversaries of legendary actor Razzak and noted director-actor Abdullah Al-Mamun. To commemorate the two stalwarts, Channel i has arranged a series of special programmes.
Information and Broadcasting adviser Md Mahfuj Alam today affirmed that the government will extend full cooperation to raise the quality of films produced with state funding.
Bangladesh-made English film “Dot” is set to hit theatres on September 5. Directed by Barua Sunanda Kakon, the film has been shot entirely in English.
Mansplaining is an everyday frustration women face, often dismissing expertise with unsolicited explanations. Coping strategies include journaling experiences, seeking solidarity with female colleagues, responding with kindness or humor, and escalating issues to concerned authorities when necessary for empowerment and workplace equality.
Gold holds deep cultural, historical, and emotional significance in Bengal, symbolising love, tradition, and financial security. From ancient trade to modern weddings, heirloom jewellery to designer pieces, gold jewellery remains timeless, versatile, and a cherished investment across generations.
In Narail, artist D D Mollick runs Charukuthi Shilpalo, a free village art school blending creativity, organic farming, and cultural preservation. Inspired by mentor S M Sultan, Mollick empowers rural children through art, sustainability, and hands-on learning.
Acting Registrar ABM Azizur Rahman confirmed the matter to The Daily Star around 10:00pm yesterday
With the increased presence of multinational corporations as well as the rise of Bangladesh as both an outsourcing and freelancing hub, irregular hours have started bleeding into office jobs.
Evaluation to start tomorrow, draft candidate list to follow
Google has unveiled its latest smartphones: the Pixel 10, Pixel 10 Pro, Pixel 10 Pro XL, and Pixel 10 Pro Fold – followed by the newly unveiled Tensor G5 chip and the Gemini Nano AI model at Made by Google event 2025.
Sony has announced a price increase for its PlayStation 5 consoles in the United States, citing economic challenges and rising costs. The new prices will take effect starting today, August 21.
India is OpenAI’s second-largest market by user base after the United States
It was just about 7:00am on Monday. A mother sat with her daughter at a bus counter in Dinajpur, set for a two-hour commute to Rangpur for the daughter’s HSC exam three hours later.
Find out the answer on today's Star Explains
This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.
A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
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.
Spot market procurement approved to meet rising energy demand
Strong currents left deep pits in homesteads and yards, while poultry, goats and cattle were washed away in several areas
Water levels of Teesta and Dudhkumar rivers start to drop
A pheasant-tailed jacana, known as ‘jol moyur’ in Bangla, soars over a tranquil wetland in Chuadanga.
The district administration, during a joint operation in Bholaganj of Sylhet’s Companiganj upazila and parts of Sylhet city, has recovered over 35,000 cubic feet of stones previously looted from the Sada Pathor tourist spot.
Rab claims to have found Bholaganj’s white stone stored in seven warehouses
Contractual workers of oil companies under the Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC) staged a protest in Chattogram today to press home their five-point demand..The demonstration took place from 11:00am to 2:00pm in front of the BPC head office in the Saltgola area..Over a hundred w
The heatwave was intensified by the burning of fossil fuels, which release planet-heating carbon emissions, they said.
