The Bangladesh Bank is moving to wind up nine ailing non-bank financial institutions as its board has approved their liquidation under the newly framed Bank Resolution Ordinance 2025, the country’s first comprehensive framework for resolving failing banks and non-banks.
Report submitted to CA; commission says there's evidence of 'external involvement'
Services not resuming tonight, authorities say
New fuel prices for December to take effect from tomorrow
The bank was created through the merger of five troubled Islamic banks
Over 1,400 nomination forms sold, but many aspirants skipped interviews
Naturally, ENB, which was mentioned as Puṇḍravardhana-bhukti in the Gupta epigraphs, remained mostly understudied.
Committee report reveals enforced disappearances, fabricated cases, and dismissals
Information adviser, president’s office, political leaders and public figures urge prayers for BNP chairperson
Ten-man Chelsea held Arsenal to a 1-1 draw in a highly charged top-of-the-table London derby on Sunday, Mikel Merino cancelling out Trevoh Chalobah's Chelsea opener to spare the Premier League leaders' blushes.
Virat Kohli's record-extending 52nd one-day international century laid the groundwork for India's 17-run win over South Africa on Sunday, getting the hosts off to a winning start in their three-match series after the visitors swept the tests last week.
Fifteen parties meet as leaders push for a new ‘third force’
Zubayerul Alam denies the allegations, calling them false
Virat Kohli ruled out any possibility of returning to test or Twenty20 internationals after his player-of-the-match century guided India to a 17-run win over South Africa, but said he felt as prepared as ever to continue playing in the 50-over format.
Chattogram Division batter Jillur Rahman Bejoy struck his maiden first-class century to help his side post 270 for six against Rangpur Division on the opening day of the sixth round of the National Cricket League (NCL) longer-version in Cox’s Bazar on Monday.
A crisis that can no longer be ignored.
After COP30, the much-needed transition away from fossil fuels still seems unachievable.
Scores of customers faced widespread inconvenience yesterday as hundreds of mobile phone shops across the country remained closed as part of a nationwide shutdown called by Mobile Business Community Bangladesh (MBCB).
In April 1971, at the age of 24, Val Harding was volunteering as a nurse at a hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal, when she first heard of the atrocities on March 25 in Dhaka and the fight for the Liberation of Bangladesh.
Naturally, ENB, which was mentioned as Puṇḍravardhana-bhukti in the Gupta epigraphs, remained mostly understudied.
The question is no longer about data scarcity, but about data governance: who holds it, who uses it, and to what end.
Patachitra is considered one of the oldest Bengali forms of audio-visual storytelling.
Architecture is never neutral, it is the most visible, permanent, and symbolic tool through which politics announces itself.
We wanted Edesh-Ekal to say something to all citizens and at the same time to maintain a strong focus on women and their problems
Parents are not mythical beings, they are ordinary people with ordinary lives and extra ordinary love for us.
If India’s new transit regime prioritises its internal market over regional commitments, Bangladesh must adopt a similarly clear-eyed approach
Opener Mohammad Naim Sheikh went to Chattogram Royals for 1 crore 10 lakh in the BPL auctions on Sunday.
Isak had failed to score in his five top-flight appearances since making a British record £125 million ($165 million) move from Newcastle in September.
This edition of Pitch Perfect takes a closer look at those concerns.
The rich culinary heritage of South Asia is legendary. In fact, the region can be referred to as a cluster of food nations that are consistently ranking among the best in the world for their...
When you are an adult and have to work every day, you get excited at the very possibility of a day off. Friday brings that blissful feeling that most people wait eagerly for, and it feels much...
The Dhaka University Film Society (DUFS), one of the country’s oldest and most influential voluntary organisations in the film society movement, announced its new executive committee today.
Leading the charge was the iconic Miles frontman, Hamin Ahmed, who distilled decades of experience into an unforgettable session for the assembled talent. Organised by Team Alpha, the masterclass was a dynamic blend of deep technical instruction and a rare, intimate look into the maestro's creative process.
The narrative centres on Joya, a confident and outspoken woman whose domestic life with husband Asif and daughter Tusi is stable until casual remarks from relatives and acquaintances begin to undermine her dignity.
Swedish-American designer Jacob Thomas created Plants of Bangladesh, a visual guide shaped by decades in local forests. Documenting thousands of species, he encourages simple plant identification, nature appreciation, and public awareness vital for Bangladesh’s conservation.
Amaya Rahman’s debut poetry collection Tears of a Flower explores mental health and major Bangladeshi events, including the July uprising and Milestone plane crash, blending personal grief with social commentary to inspire young readers and spark national dialogue.
Experts urge Dhaka residents to manage earthquake anxiety by keeping routines steady, relying on supportive relationships
What living away from home entail for these young students are poor living conditions, dreadful food arrangements, and more mental ailments than one can keep track of.
Before you start envisioning yourself heartily laughing with your group of very intentionally diverse friends on the freshly cut American grass on a poster-like university campus, I want you to hold your horses for a minute.
Looking at why awareness gap remains so severe
Geology experts collecting soil samples for lab test
How likely is such an earthquake in Bangladesh?
Let's break it down in today's Star Explains
Former Bangladesh captain Habibul Bashar Sumon, the man who placed the first Test cap on an 18-year-old Mushfiqur Rahim at Lord’s in 2005, reflects on the veteran wicketkeeper-batter’s remarkable journey. Having witnessed Mushfiqur’s evolution both as a teammate and later as a selector, Bashar offers rare insight into the highs and lows that shaped Bangladesh’s first cricketer to reach the milestone of 100 Tests.
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
An international team of scientists led by the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) at the University of Cologne has recently identified an antibody capable of neutralizing the human immunodeficiency virus HIV-1 in almost all tested variants, potentially opening new avenues for treatment and prevention.
Being the last person to leave the office was a badge of honour in the old world
