Merit must guide army promotions
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‘I saw him shooting a blindfolded detainee’
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Govt planning prison rights watchdog
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Govt may examine the allegations that predate presidency
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Three out of 4 toothpastes have microplastics
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Woman killed, 40 injured in clash over ownership of char land in Cumilla
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Inclusivity, security, and artistic freedom
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Need more women entrepreneurs in aviation, tourism
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Interim govt curbed freedoms
In 2025, freedom of expression, association, and assembly remained unnecessarily restricted under the interim government, London-based Amnesty International said in its annual report.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Press freedom needs stronger protection
The Daily Star celebrated its 35th anniversary in Khulna yesterday, with speakers calling for the protection of media freedom and prioritisation of national interests over partisan politics.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
‘Lost a piece of my heart’
The body of Nahida Sultana Bristy, the Bangladeshi PhD student brutally murdered in Florida last month, was laid to rest at her village home in Madaripur Sadar upazila yesterday.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Mothers in chars find hope close to home
Just a week ago, 20-year-old Murshida Akter gave birth to a baby boy at a small health centre in a remote char area of Chowhali Upazila, where childbirth often comes with as much fear as joy.
10 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Another Bangladeshi killed in Russia-Ukraine war
Family says he never revealed he was working for the Russian military
9 May 2026, 23:04 PM
Man arrested for murdering son's mother-in-law after attempted rape in Ctg's Fatikchhari
The accused is the father-in-law of the victim's daughter
9 May 2026, 22:49 PM
12‑year‑old girl pregnant after repeated rape in Dinajpur
Accused side allegedly tried to settle matter through arbitration
9 May 2026, 22:36 PM
CPB demands trial of Yunus, Nurjahan over measles deaths
Party leaders allege negligence led to deaths of over 300 children
9 May 2026, 22:33 PM
Restoring public trust in police top priority: Tarique
In Police Week-2026 message, Tarique Rahman also asks police to play more effective role in preventing mob violence
9 May 2026, 22:00 PM
Ensure justice by taking the right path, law minister tells judges
Govt wants people’s confidence in judges to grow stronger, he says
9 May 2026, 21:56 PM
Ctg shooting: 11-year-old Reshmi battles for life with a bullet to head
Medical board at CMCH decides against surgery
9 May 2026, 21:47 PM
USF student Bristy laid to rest in Madaripur
She was buried at a graveyard beside the house
9 May 2026, 21:40 PM
Values‑based journalism must to rebuild public trust: Speakers
At KU seminar, speaker warn economic structure poses challenge to press independence
9 May 2026, 21:29 PM
Amnesty says interim govt curbed freedoms in 2025
Rights group cites arbitrary arrests, harassment of critics
9 May 2026, 20:35 PM
Law and order now top priority: Jamaat chief
Shafiqur says Japan keen to expand cooperation with Bangladesh
9 May 2026, 19:20 PM
The Daily Star begins divisional anniversary events in Khulna
Khulna becomes the second stop in the newspaper’s month-long divisional anniversary tour
9 May 2026, 17:23 PM
Measles camp in Bandarban's Kurukpata hampered by lack of transport, electricity
Locals allege emergency vehicle and solar equipment meant for health services are being kept at UP chairman’s residence
9 May 2026, 17:06 PM
Around 60 DU Kuwait Maitree Hall students fall sick in suspected waterborne illness
Chemical residue in water suspected; authorities say situation now under control
9 May 2026, 16:10 PM
Govt launches probe into measles fatalities: Health secretary
'An investigation is underway,' the health secretary said at a programme today
9 May 2026, 15:39 PM
Canal re-excavation must be part of spatial planning, not isolated work: BIP
Planners’ body calls for integrated approach linking waterway restoration with climate adaptation, land use and waste management
9 May 2026, 15:32 PM