Balance criticism with govt’s progress
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Nesarabad in Pirojpur / Hog plum gains ground in guava country
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Upazila Hq relocation / Fatikchhari blockade brings traffic to halt
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Tk 61cr truck terminal lies abandoned
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Zonta Club of Dhaka III names new board for 2026–2028
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Make hepatitis treatment more affordable
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Violence against women a ‘deep national crisis’
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looking back at July / Protest withdrawal announced on July 28 from DB office
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BMD forecasts five days of rain
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Daily dengue cases hit record high
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Measles outbreak: What you need to know
How to keep your child safe from measles
30 March 2026, 13:58 PM
Govt offers up to Tk 1 lakh reward for information on illegal fuel hoarding
Move aims to curb black market activity amid global supply volatility and rising prices
30 March 2026, 12:57 PM
Fuel shortage in Thakurgaon worsens following yesterday's tanker strike
Authorities plan a 'fuel card' system to manage distribution
30 March 2026, 12:09 PM
PM launches sports allowance; 129 athletes receive Tk 1 lakh each
Government introduces pay structure aiming to ensure financial security for national sportspersons
30 March 2026, 12:03 PM
Hailstorms batter northern districts, destroy crops in over 100 villages
Over 2,000 farmers affected as seed fields, homes and standing crops suffer heavy losses across Lalmonirhat, Kurigram and Rangpur
30 March 2026, 11:58 AM
Fuel crisis deepens amid persistent hoarding
The ongoing fuel crisis has continued to worsen public suffering across the country, even as the government keeps carrying out drives against fuel stockpiling to tackle the situation.
30 March 2026, 03:42 AM
Labour migration hits a wall with several key markets shut
Labour migration from Bangladesh to several major overseas destinations, including Malaysia and the UAE, has remained stalled for years, leaving tens of thousands of aspiring migrant workers in uncertainty.
30 March 2026, 02:54 AM
2 Bangladeshis tortured to death in Libya
Two Bangladeshi migrants from Madaripur have died in Libya after being tortured by human traffickers while attempting to reach Italy, their families have said, citing brokers.
30 March 2026, 02:39 AM
Govt, opposition clash over some ordinances
Opposition Jamaat-e-Islami yesterday said it submitted notes of dissent on around 15 key issues during a meeting of the special parliamentary committee reviewing 133 ordinances issued by the interim government.
30 March 2026, 02:37 AM
At least 38 children dead in measles outbreak
At least 38 children have died of measles and related complications this year as the infectious disease is spreading in the capital and several other districts.
30 March 2026, 02:35 AM
Saving power, energy: Austerity steps in the works
The government is weighing a set of austerity measures, including extending weekends and introducing work‑from‑home options, as mounting global uncertainties put pressure on the energy sector.
30 March 2026, 02:26 AM
Constitution reform council: JS discussion set for tomorrow
A two-hour discussion on convening the Constitution Reform Council will be held in parliament tomorrow.
30 March 2026, 02:20 AM
ICT prosecutor links ex-army officers with grave crimes
The chief prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) Aminul Islam yesterday said two recently arrested retired senior military officers were involved in activities that fall within the definition of crimes against humanity, including secret detention, killings, and enforced disappearances.
30 March 2026, 02:19 AM
BTV, Betar, BSS to collaborate with Turkish media
Bangladesh and Turkiye have reached a decision in principle to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for knowledge sharing, information exchange and technical cooperation in modern information management.
30 March 2026, 02:06 AM
‘Child drowning a nationwide crisis’
The government has committed to preventing child drowning through incorporating the issue into national policies as a priority and allocating budgetary resources to this end.
30 March 2026, 01:49 AM
Army chief leaves for US on official visit
Chief of Army Staff General Waker-Uz-Zaman left Dhaka on Saturday for the United States on an official visit.
30 March 2026, 01:43 AM
Mohammad Selim passes away
Mohammad Selim, a former office assistant of The Daily Star, passed away at a hospital in Lakshmipur on Saturday. He was 63.
30 March 2026, 00:09 AM
NCP names candidates for five city corporation polls
Lays out five-point demand for local polls
29 March 2026, 23:54 PM
Cold storage owners want govt aid for disaster-hit potato growers
They made the demand to the agriculture ministry through a letter
29 March 2026, 22:03 PM
Gen Z rejects 1972 constitution: Hannan Masud tells parliament
Raises allegations of post-election violence and attacks on opposition activists
29 March 2026, 22:01 PM