Asaduzzaman describes last year’s attack on The Daily Star office as deeply troubling and said no media outlet should face such violence again

An Ansar member was injured after a group allegedly assaulted the Debiganj UNO and his security aide

Severe load shedding has hit households and factories alike

Promises support for advanced versions; calls for greater focus on technical skills

Family grieves as Bangladeshi student Zamil Limon’s sudden death abroad leaves parents unwell

Shutdown deepens electricity deficit in Rangpur and adjoining regions

Unknown caller earlier told family that Muhibur had been killed in a drone attack in Kyiv

A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping across the Khulna division and several districts, including Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Feni, Laxmipur, Rangamati, Bandarban, and Patuakhali, and is expected to stay for a few days.

The World Health Organization has assessed the national risk of the ongoing measles outbreak as high, citing continued transmission, a large pool of susceptible children, immunity gaps, and suspected measles-related deaths.

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday attributed the ongoing fuel crisis to unethical practices by a section of people and vowed action to normalise the situation.

A few yards away from the rear gate of Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur, several men were selling heroin, cannabis and yaba in broad daylight. Holding polybags full of narcotics, they called out to potential buyers as pedestrians walked past.

The government plans to set up at least one Urban Primary Health and Nutrition Centre in every ward of Dhaka North, Dhaka South, and Chattogram city corporations for residents deprived of care due to fragmented delivery of services.

Today is the 15th death anniversary of Begum Fawzia Samad, wife of late MA Samad, founder of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC, said a press release.

Stars gathered at the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre yesterday evening for the 27th Meril–Prothom Alo Awards 2025, coming together to celebrate excellence in film, television and music.

Prices of Sonali chicken in Dhaka markets fell sharply yesterday after more than a month of elevated rates, bringing some relief to consumers, though prices of eggs, sugar and onions moved in the opposite direction.

The Chattogram City Corporation’s (CCC) move to centralise door-to-door waste collection has faltered, leaving large swathes of the port city grappling with uncollected garbage and a resurgence of unauthorised fee collection.

The much-anticipated Joyantipur bridge over the Karatoa River has remained incomplete eight years after work began, leaving nearly 8 lakh people across four upazilas grappling with daily transport hardship.

Health Minister Mohammad Sakhawat Hossain yesterday ordered the withdrawal of three hospital officials in Munshiganj, citing the dissemination of incorrect information to the media.

As evening falls over Rangpur city, eight-year-old Al Amin steps out onto the streets with packets of popcorn in his hands.

The Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal, a pro-BNP student body, has instructed its grassroots leaders and activists to avoid disorder, remain alert to provocation, and help maintain a peaceful atmosphere on university campuses amid growing tensions with rival student groups.