Away from home
Nasima Begum elected mayor of Lowestoft
Councillor Nasima Begum has been elected as the mayor of Lowestoft for the municipal year 2024-2025
Attack on Foreigners: Bangladeshi students terrified in Kyrgyzstan
Mobs attacked medical students, including Bangladeshis and Indians, in Kyrgyzstani capital Bishkek on Friday and now they are staying indoors fearing further attacks.
Exploited and trapped, man dies in Malaysia
A journey to Malaysia, a dream of a better life. Driven by the hope of securing a job with a decent payday, Md Shofiqul Islam, 33, of Pabna, went to Malaysia five months ago. Little did he know that this aspiration would spiral into despair and eventual demise.
9,370 expatriates are currently in foreign prisons: Hasan Mahmud
Foreign Minister Mohammed Hasan Mahmud informed parliament today that a total of 9,370 Bangladeshi expatriates are currently held in prisons across 26 countries
4 Bangladeshis killed in Qatar fire
The fire broke out in Doha's Feroz Abdul Aziz area on Sunday night (local time) and later spread to a nearby building
Bangladesh mission launches new legal service for expats in Bahrain
The Bangladesh embassy in Bahrain, with support from the Wage Earners' Welfare Board, has launched a legal support service for the Bangladeshi expatriates in the Gulf country
Mediterranean shipwreck: Families of 4 Faridpur youths worried sick
The families of four Faridpur youths, who, according to a human trafficker, were on the recently capsized boat in the Mediterranean Sea, are worried sick as they are yet to get any news about the youths
Int'l Migrants Day: with dreams departed, they come home dead
Unskilled or low-skilled workers are often involved in risky, difficult, and laborious jobs in the scorching heat. Apart from the unforgiving heat, work hours reaching 12 to 18 hours,
A startling goof-up
Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen yesterday spoke of a goof-up involving the passport department that let down Bangladeshi expatriates in Uzbekistan.
Doraiswami to discuss prompt vaccine supply
Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Vikram Doraiswami has left for India to discuss quick vaccine supply to Bangladesh.
Hello Kishwar Chowdhury
Bangladeshi-Australian Kishwar Chowdhury Nupur clinched the title of second runner up in the most popular reality show in Australia titled ‘MasterChef Australia’.
Explore ‘Bengal Tiger’ market!
When Harry Verweij arrived as Dutch ambassador three years ago, he had little idea about Bangladesh’s dynamism and thriving businesses. During his tenure, he discovered the immense potential the country holds. He shared thoughts on the future and challenges while talking to The Daily Star before he leaves Dhaka tomorrow.
For Bangladesh, Kishwar has already won
Kishwar Chowdhury, the Aussie home cook of Bangladeshi origin, didn’t win the MasterChef Australia title. She placed third. But for us, Bangladeshis who have been closely following her rise and rise on arguably the most popular reality show on food, Kishwar has already won.
Peter Haas to be the US ambassador to Bangladesh
US President Joe Biden nominated Peter D Haas as the new US ambassador to Bangladesh.
Interfaith marriage: Bangladeshi community remains ill at ease
As a psychiatrist based in Australia, I write legal reports for those Bangladeshis seeking refugee status.
Bangladeshi expatriates join cultural event in Spain’s Barcelona
Bangladeshi expatriates have joined a reunion programme and cultural events in Barcelona, Spain.
A day out with Bangladeshi agricultural workers in south Portugal
Located in southwestern Europe by the Atlantic Ocean, Portugal with its favourable climate and fertile soil has made significant progress in the agricultural sector.
Fire burns belongings of 300 Bangladeshi agriculture workers in Greece
A fire in Greece has burnt down 36 temporary residences of about 300 Bangladeshi agriculture workers.
