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Fakhrul, Khasru walk out of jail
15 February 2024, 09:55 AM
Crime & Justice
Metro rail / Uttara Centre Station to open Feb 18, Mirpur-10 on Mar 1
9 February 2023, 06:36 AM
Transport
Metro rail transported 3.35 lakh commuters since opening
31 January 2023, 06:44 AM
Transport
PM Sheikh Hasina reaches Rajshahi’s Sardah
29 January 2023, 05:41 AM
Bangladesh
'15th NDF BD National Debate Carnival 23' set to begin on Feb 24
17 January 2023, 16:26 PM
Online
Masum elected president, Nannu GS of Bangladesh Jubo Union
14 January 2023, 16:13 PM
Politics
Russian ship with Rooppur power plant materials docks at Indian port
10 January 2023, 06:15 AM
Diplomacy
The Daily Star reporter wins Asia Foundation-IED Media fellowship
22 December 2022, 13:55 PM
Online
Malaysia-bound trawler capsizes; bodies of 3 Rohingyas recovered, 46 rescued
4 October 2022, 04:58 AM
Rohingya Influx
Covid-19 test report forgery: Shahed handed over to Rab for investigation
Regent Group Chairman Md Shahed has been handed over to Rab after the elite force was given the charge of investigation of a case filed over Covid-19 test report forgery.
23 July 2020, 07:26 AM
PM opens biggest housing project for climate refugees in Cox’s Bazar
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina reiterates her steadfast commitment to ensure housing for all, including the flood and river erosion-hit people, as she inaugurated the world’s biggest housing project for climate refugees in Cox’s Bazar.
23 July 2020, 07:12 AM
New high for India in number of coronavirus infections, deaths
The number of coronavirus cases and fatalities across India has touched upon a new one-day high of 45,720 infections and 1,129 deaths, according to health ministry data.
23 July 2020, 06:27 AM
Boy killed in gas explosion; parents and sister fighting for life
A three-year-old boy died and three of his family members sustained burns after accumulated gas exploded and caused fire in their house in Dhaka’s Bangshal area.
23 July 2020, 06:18 AM
‘Serial rapist’ killed in ‘gunfight’ with police in Ctg
An alleged serial child rapist has been killed in a “gunfight” with police in Chattogram city's Bayezid Bostami area during a police drive.
23 July 2020, 06:04 AM
India attracted $20 billion foreign investment during pandemic: Modi
India attracted 20 billion US dollars of foreign investment in the midst of coronavirus pandemic, between April and July, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says.
23 July 2020, 05:54 AM
Airstrikes in Afghanistan kill 45 civilians and Taliban members
Airstrikes in eastern Afghanistan have killed 45 people, including civilians and Taliban.
23 July 2020, 05:53 AM
No decision yet over reopening educational institutions after Eid: Ministry
Following a rumour over reopening of educational institutions after Eid-ul-Azha, the Ministry of Education clarified that the government is yet to take any decision in this regard.
23 July 2020, 05:20 AM
Biden labels Trump first racist US president
Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden labels Donald Trump the first racist to become US president in remarks his opponent's re-election campaign quickly rebuked.
23 July 2020, 05:12 AM
Vietnam to investigate Bangladeshi brokers sending workers to the nation
The Vietnam government has ordered police to investigate brokers from Bangladesh and ensure security for Bangladeshi workers in Vietnam, the foreign ministry said in a statement yesterday.
23 July 2020, 04:18 AM
Dhaka mayors blame Wasa, BWDB for waterlogging problem
The two mayors of Dhaka city blame Dhaka Water Supply and Sewerage Authority and Bangladesh Water Development Board for the city's waterlogging problem that started on Monday due to heavy rain.
22 July 2020, 19:16 PM
Over 50,000 people marooned in Teesta and Dharla shoals in Lalmonirhat
Around 50,000 people in five upazilas in Lalmonirhat have been marooned as the Teesta and Dharla rivers swelled above danger levels yesterday evening.
22 July 2020, 18:30 PM
Amcham announces frontline journalism award
The American Chamber of Commerce in Bangladesh (AmCham) announces the ‘AmCham frontline journalism Award’ for journalists working in national dailies and televisions.
22 July 2020, 17:23 PM
Saima Wazed chosen as ambassador to Climate Vulnerable Forum
Saima Wazed Hossain, chairperson of the National Advisory Committee on Neurodevelopmental Disorders and Autism, is among four eminent personalities chosen as ambassadors of the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF).
22 July 2020, 16:52 PM
7 killed after covered van collides with Leguna in Cox’s Bazar
At least seven people were killed as a Leguna collided with a covered van in Chakaria upazila of Cox’s Bazar this evening.
22 July 2020, 15:20 PM
Decision on vaccine from China after consulting advisory body: Health Minister
Health Minister Zahid Maleque says the government will consult the National Technical Advisory Committee before deciding on whether to use the Covid-19 vaccine which is being made by China.
22 July 2020, 14:49 PM
KMCH begins trial of Favipiravir for Covid-19
Khulna Medical College Hospital (KMCH) starts clinical trials of Favipiravir to test its effectiveness as treatment for Covid-19 patients in the country.
22 July 2020, 14:10 PM
Thousands of Pakistanis, Syrians, Iraqis granted Kuwaiti visas in exchange for bribes
As Kuwait’s Public Prosecution continues an investigation into Bangladeshi MP Shahid Islam Papul’s case of human trafficking and money laundering, it found new information that thousands of Pakistanis, Syrians, and Iraqis were also granted Kuwaiti visas in exchange for bribes.
22 July 2020, 14:07 PM
Thousands of people suffer as bridge collapses in Jamalpur
Thousands of people of about 20 villages have been facing serious problems as a bridge on a river in Jamalpur’s Sarishabari upazila collapsed around midnight yesterday.
22 July 2020, 13:52 PM
Brazil's Bolsonaro tests positive for the novel coronavirus again
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has had another positive result for the novel coronavirus in the third test he has taken since falling ill on July 7, a secretariat of the Communications Ministry said on Wednesday.
22 July 2020, 13:28 PM