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A kg of beef for a maund of paddy!

One maund of paddy is being sold at almost the same price as 1 kg of beef. It's like going back to the ancient system of exchange

2h ago

Rich individuals from various countries have covertly amassed vast fortunes in Dubai

Among these individuals are prominent business magnates, influential political figures, entities subject to global sanctions, money launderers, and criminals. The identities of these individuals, once disclosed, may come as a surprise to you.

1d ago

How did Modi's India become so strong in the economy?

For BJP supporters, Modi is magic. The extent to which the Indian Prime Minister has influenced the world's major media can be understood when the western media uses a new term to discuss India's economy – Modinomics

1d ago

US keen to work with Bangladesh

US Assistant Secretary of State Donald Lu said Washington is seeking to rebuild the trust in its relations with Dhaka following tensions in the run-up to the January 7 national polls

1d ago

Rab raids 'Arsa den' after 'gunbattle'; arrests 2

Rapid Action Battalion today arrested two suspected members of Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army (Arsa) during a raid in a hill adjacent to Ukhiya Rohingya camp in Cox's Bazar this morning

3d ago

Biden admin plans $1b in new arms for Israel despite Rafah threat

US President Joe Biden's administration informed Congress on Tuesday of a $1 billion weapons package for Israel, official sources told AFP, a week after threatening to withhold some arms over concerns of a Rafah assault

3d ago

Which countries give weapons to Israel?

Find out more on today's Star Explains

4d ago

Game: A house where trafficking victims are kept before journey to Europe

The name of the route is "Game". It may sound like a video game. However, it's the name of a house where trafficking victims are gathered before starting a boat journey in the Mediterranean Sea

4d ago

Road Surface Melting: Bargain bitumen failing to bear extreme heat

As the country is baking in heatwave, road surfaces in several districts have melted due to what experts say is the use of bitumen that cannot withstand this extreme heat.

2w ago

Pro-Palestinian protests continue at US universities

Although the United States government has supported Israel, there is a storm of protests in various educational institutions across the United States in favour of Palestine

3w ago

Locally-made water mist cannons deployed in Narayanganj

The residents of Narayanganj are getting a little respite from the ongoing heatwave as locally-made water mist cannons have been deployed on major roads in the city

3w ago

How did Israel and Iran go from friend to foe?

Find out in today's Star Explains

3w ago

Rice in Dinajpur

This time, a sensation has been created in Dinajpur with an exceptional rice. Residents of Laldighi village in Eluari union of Phulbari upazila collect rice from bamboo flowers. Today's inside Bangladesh with Dinajpur's bamboo flower rice

3w ago

11 years on, cries for justice remain unheeded

Marking the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza collapse, Bangladesh's deadliest industrial disaster, survivors and relatives of the victims today gathered at the site in Savar demanding adequate compensation and maximum punishment for the culprits

3w ago

Frog wedding in Rajshahi hoping for rain

Residents of Tatarpur village in Puthia upazila of Rajshahi have married frogs by smearing colours and singing. There was also an arrangement of a feast. The villagers organised the event to avoid drought and damage to agricultural land due to the intense heatwave

3w ago

Heatwave grips city dwellers

The heatwave has disrupted life in the capital for a week. There is intense heat all around, but the journey of the capital's people does not stop

3w ago

Swechchhasebak League leader brandishes arms during land dispute arbitration

A Swechchhasebak League leader has been accused of brandishing arms and issuing threats during a land dispute arbitration in Gazipur

3w ago

Jashore sizzles at 42.6ºC

Overtakes Chuadanga to record season’s highest temperature in the country

4w ago
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