The Daily Star and building technology and ideas (bti) ltd are set to launch the third edition of the “bti–The Daily Star Stellar Women Awards”, continuing their joint initiative to recognise emerging women for their contributions to society and nation-building.

In an unverified audio clip, the sound of a gun being cocked is heard, followed by a gunshot and the groans of a man. On the other end of the line, Teknaf municipality councillor Akramul Haque’s wife and two daughters scream, pleading for his life.

The recent retirements and transfers in the police administration are part of the ministry’s routine activities and are not politically motivated, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed officials to simplify the project approval process to attract both local and foreign investment.

The country logged its highest single-day death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms, with 17 child deaths reported in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.

Farmers of Chalan Beel in Singra upazila, Natore, are making their best effort to bring their crops home before monsoon waters submerge the marshland.

Zahurul Haque stood shattered when the body of his son Zamil Ahamed Limon arrived from the US at his ancestral home in Jamalpur’s Madarganj upazila yesterday afternoon, 18 days after his murder.

Limon’s body was flown back to Bangladesh earlier today

High Commissioner Pranay Verma pays farewell call on Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman

Limon’s father says the family still does not know the motive behind the killing, wants the perpetrator to face the highest punishment

Victim rescued after husband called 999; police say one suspect still at large

Allows it to be placed before another HC bench

Protesters allege favouritism in the newly announced district committee

Stresses easing access to loans to boost private investment in closed state-owned mills and factories

Forty-nine newly elected women MPs took oath yesterday

Justice Nozrul forced to complete journey in police car

Traffic movement on both sides came to a halt in Muktagacha

Lawyer raises concerns over legality, national interest and constitutional compliance

Supreme Court lawyer seeks probe into Prof Muhammad Yunus

Family members break down at Dhaka airport as slain student’s body arrives from US