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ICT to set verdict date in Hasina crimes against humanity case on Nov 13

Tribunal concludes hearing after final arguments from both sides

Shafiqur Rahman seeks forgiveness in New York

CA upset over repeated violations; officials urged to follow directives ahead of election

The thrills of Rakib Hasan

Rakib Hasan took Western adventure tales and breathed into them a Bangladeshi heart.

Soumya, Saif rewrite record books with blazing stand

Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hassan put on a show in the opening partnership in Bangladesh’s third ODI against West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.

Foreign banks top profits, trail in social spending

CSR spending by multinational lenders was just 0.56% last year, compared with 9% by Islamic banks

Culture of impunity behind repeated industrial disasters: BILS

Bangladesh's labour and safety laws are not weak, but their enforcement is

Summit Power’s profit plunges 88% in FY25

The company disclosed consolidated earnings per share of Tk 0.38, down from Tk 3.13 a year earlier

1.7cr children vaccinated so far in nationwide typhoid campaign

DGHS chief says false claims on typhoid vaccine spreading online are being traced and countered

Sagar-Runi murder: Task force gets another 6 months to end probe

HC grants fresh extension as investigators cite limited progress

One dead, 8 injured in clash over land of housing company in Savar

There had been a longstanding dispute between the two groups over land of Nishan Housing, police say

Party will ask EC not to pick people from certain organisations known to be close to a right-wing party

Students block Farmgate intersection demanding safer roads

Demands exemplary punishment for those responsible deaths in road accidents

Harmer stars as South Africa beat Pakistan to draw series

South Africa beat Pakistan by eight wickets in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Thursday to draw the series 1-1 with Simon Harmer taking a maiden five-wicket haul.

Man tied up, killed and dumbed in a sack

Body sent to DMCH morgue for autopsy

Neutrality debate takes centre stage

Major political parties are locked in a debate over the neutrality of the government and the Election Commission.

Opinion

Opinion

The dilemma triangle of our tertiary education

Despite being largely regarded as a gateway to prosperity and social mobility, tertiary education is in profound crisis.

Zero pass rate a sign of bigger problems

Address teacher shortage and other chronic issues behind the HSC debacle

Business

Business

Govt moves to boost House Building Corporation’s lending capacity

The move comes as BHBFC struggles to meet demand due to fund shortages

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Slow Reads

Slow Reads

The thrills of Rakib Hasan

Rakib Hasan took Western adventure tales and breathed into them a Bangladeshi heart.

Miftahul Jannat

Why we dream big but struggle with small acts

Perhaps saving the Earth really does start with helping Mom do the dishes. Because dishes are real.

Sazida Nahrin Auhona

How Bengal discovered Japan: A 150-year chronicle

As Asia's first Nobel laureate, Tagore's visit to Japan created an unprecedented stir among the Japanese people.

Subrata Kumar Das

What Bangladesh can learn from C. N. Yang’s legacy

As Bangladesh aspires to transform itself into a knowledge-based economy, Yang's story carries both inspiration and instruction

Kamrul Hassan Mamun

In search of Rajnagar: A city devoured by the Padma

Rajnagar was adorned with grand temples, palaces, festive grounds, and bustling bazaars – its architecture was unique and original even in the context of the entire subcontinent.

Hassan M. Rakib

The disappearing snails of Sundarbans

Snails and mud clams also play a vital role in maintaining aquatic ecosystems by absorbing harmful substances from river and canal beds.

Md Raihan Raju
Unheard Voices | Mirpur factory fire

How many more workers have to die before impunity ends?

We need a new image of the labour movement, and a new class of entrepreneurs who will see workers not merely as tools for profit but as partners in progress.

Taslima Akhter

Signing without consensus: Will the July Charter deepen division?

By failing to specify the path of implementation, the July Charter has placed Bangladesh in a precarious position.

Syed Hasibuddin Hussain
Sports

Sports

Hridoy departs after fifty stand

Soumya Sarkar and Saif Hassan hit fifties, as Bangladesh got a 100-plus opening stand in the third and final ODI against the West Indies at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur on Thursday.

Can Tigers escape their own trap?

After falling into the spin trap they had laid themselves in the second ODI, Bangladesh are heading into today's third and final match of the series against the West Indies short of confidence as the visitors have seemingly cracked the code on how to win in the Mirpur turner.

Watch / UCL Matchday 3: Real vs Juventus showdown ahead of El Clasico

Real vs Juventus before El Clasico -- can Bayern maintain their lead in the title race?

Entertainment

Entertainment

Camila Cabello joins Jonah Hill’s comedy ‘Cut Off’

Camila Cabello is returning to the big screen as Warner Bros announced that the “I Luv It” singer and “Cinderella” actress will join the cast of “Cut Off”, a new comedy directed by Jonah Hill, who will also star alongside Kristen Wiig.

English-language Bangladeshi film ‘Dot’ to release in the US

The English-language film “Dot” was released in theatres across Bangladesh on September 5. Now, the film is set to reach audiences in the United States.

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo debuts on Billboard Hot 100 with Zayn Malik collaboration ‘Eyes Closed’

BLACKPINK’s Jisoo has officially made her solo debut on the Billboard Hot 100, entering the chart at No 72 with her new single “Eyes Closed”, a collaboration with British singer Zayn Malik. The track, released on October 10, marks Jisoo’s first appearance on the chart as a solo artist.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Why is Sweden prescribing holidays for health?

Sweden’s groundbreaking Prescription initiative allows doctors to prescribe travel as therapy, promoting recovery through nature, rest, and exploration. Rooted in friluftsliv, it redefines wellness tourism as healthcare, combating burnout through environmental and cultural well-being.

Mother-to-be? Try these safe yoga poses for your second trimester

During the second trimester, gentle prenatal yoga enhances flexibility, strength, and emotional well-being while bonding mother and baby. Safe poses like Warrior, Butterfly, and Thunderbolt improve circulation, posture, and calmness through mindful breathing and cooling pranayamas.

Say goodbye to back pain with these simple yoga poses

Spine issues are rising in Bangladesh due to sedentary lifestyles, poor posture, and digital device overuse. On World Spine Day, experts recommend yoga poses like Pigeon, Camel, and Shoulder Stand to improve spinal health naturally.

Youth

Youth

Career prospects to explore as an EEE graduate

Whether it's designing microchips, advancing machine learning, or keeping the national grid stable, each branch of EEE demands a blend of technical mastery, persistence, and curiosity.

Pursuing dentistry: What upcoming admission candidates should know

Despite being one of the oldest branches of healthcare, dentistry remains strangely unfamiliar to many. Some see it as a mere subset of medicine, others as a secondary option. Yet, behind those white coats and tiny mirrors lies a science that combines medicine, precision, and artistry in ways few professions can.

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

Watch / 15 army officers brought to ICT: What unfolded at the court premises since dawn

Heavy security blanketed the old High Court area from the early hours of the morning

Anthrax reemergence: Is it safe to eat red meat?

Let’s break it down in today’s Star Explains

Bangladesh’s ODI crisis explained; Can Tigers still gain direct qualification to the World Cup?

Watch our full analysis on the latest episode of Pitch Perfect as we look back at how Bangladesh found solid footing in ODIs -- and why that fire seems to be fading now.

Explainer / How did solidarity for Gaza begin with the Flotilla?

These flotillas aim to challenge the blockade trapping two million people

Watch / ‘Greta dragged on the ground, forced to kiss Israeli flag’

Fellow Gaza flotilla activists allege Thunberg tortured in Israel

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Team Bangladesh to attend international robotics competition

A group of young students from The Tech Academy (TTA) in Dhaka is set to represent Bangladesh at the FIRST Global Challenge (FGC) 2025, an international robotics competition. 

Next Step / How to futureproof your IT leadership career

AI is rewriting job descriptions, regulations are tightening, and value is shifting from projects to enduring products and platforms. To prosper through the next decade, treat your career as a system with three compounding levers: capability, credibility, and capital.