Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus yesterday reaffirmed his commitment to holding the 13th national election in the first half of February next year.
Gonotantrik Chhatra Jote-backed Pratirodh Parshad will solve accommodation issues, prioritise research, and ensure a women-friendly campus if elected in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union polls, the left-leaning panel said as they unveiled their manifesto yesterday at Madhur Canteen.
As there is no limit on expenditure in the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu) and hall union election campaigns, some independent candidates feel the playing field is uneven.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit kicked off on Sunday in the northern port city of Tianjin
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.21 miles), GFZ said.
Premier League champions Liverpool have agreed a deal to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United for a British record transfer fee, media reports said Monday.
Police and embassy officials went to the spot, opened the room with a master key and found the victim dead
No provision in the constitution should be outside the purview of the judiciary
Says Chief Adviser Yunus has assured BNP that the election will be held in February 2026
Jatiya Party yesterday dismissed growing calls for a ban on the party, saying it has never engaged in terrorism and therefore faces no legal grounds for prohibition under the Anti-Terrorism Act.
JP helped Awami League 'legalise last three illegal elections', it says
The unrest began around 11:00pm near Gate No 2 of CU campus, after a philosophy department student was allegedly assaulted by a security guard
Police recovered the body of Wahiduzzaman Bulu, Khulna correspondent of Dainik Sangbad Protidin, from beneath the Rupsha bridge in Khulna yesterday evening.
Bangladesh ace all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan lit up the Darren Sammy Cricket Ground in Saint Lucia on Sunday, smashing a 20-ball half-century -- his joint-fastest in T20s -- for Antigua and Barbuda Falcons in their Caribbean Premier League clash against St Lucia Kings.
JP worked as ‘an ally’ of AL, Jamaat tells Chief Adviser Yunus
Probe committee to be formed
The February election is the one remaining bridge between the sacrifice of July and the promise of tomorrow.
Clashes between locals and students near the Chittagong University (CU) campus left more than 300 people injured.
One in four stocks on the Dhaka Stock Exchange (DSE) is trading below face value, due mainly to the companies behind them failing.
Dominik Szoboszlai's stunning free-kick gave Liverpool first blood against Arsenal with a 1-0 win in Sunday's battle between the Premier League title favourites.
Manchester City blew the lead on Sunday in a shock 2-1 defeat at Brighton that extended their troubled start to the Premier League season.
In Star Explains, we break down Bangladesh’s group, their challenges, and their prospects in the upcoming Asian Cup.
The victims are Rabeya Khatun, 8, and Mohana Begum, 8
The procession began around 10:30pm from Shanto Chattar, paraded through Kataltola and the Science Faculty ground, and ended at the starting point with a brief rally
Certain political interest groups are deliberately creating unrest in the country to serve their own agendas, alleged Professor Samina Lutfa of the Sociology Department at Dhaka University yesterday.
The remains of a printing press, believed to be around 150 years old, were relocated to the Mymensingh Museum on Saturday after being abandoned for decades near the city’s Mrittunjoy School.
Today is the 22nd death anniversary of Nurjahan Murshid, a women’s rights activist, renowned politician and organisers of the 1971 Liberation War, said a press release.
Have we ever stopped to wonder when the ATM machines refill themselves? Or who stocks the shelves of our favourite stores before we walk in the morning?
Recently, I drove to Subal Das Lane in Lalbagh to try the latest breakfast craze that has captivated Dhaka in the metaverse: Siddiqui bhai’s Nihari.
“Superman”, the first film in the rather promising new DC Cinematic Universe reboot, is above all a callback to the good old days. Its director, James Gunn, who is also navigating the new DC terrain alongside Peter Safran, delivers a movie rooted in the heart and essence of the comic books we grew up reading, and true to his words, especially “Superman: Birthright”, “All-Star Superman”, and “Superman for All Seasons”. On top of that, Clark Kent's look and sensibilities in the movie are so unapologetically canonical that they conjure comforting whiffs of growing up watching “Smallville” and the iconic animated series “Justice League Unlimited”. Having acknowledged as much, I will abstain from comparing it to the previous iteration of DC, which Zack Snyder helmed for the most part....
A Reuters investigation has found that Meta created dozens of flirty social-media chatbots using the names and likenesses of celebrities like Taylor Swift, Scarlett Johansson, Anne Hathaway, and Selena Gomez without their consent.
For decades, Mustafa Monwar’s work has stood at the crossroads of tradition and innovation. His puppetry transformed the medium into an art form of depth and wonder, while his watercolors—delicate yet powerful—continue to inspire awe. To generations of Bangladeshis, he is more than an artist; he is a cultural institution.
Men’s traditional wear like kurta, panjabi, and prince coat blends timeless elegance with modern versatility. From casual outings to formal events, subtle tailoring, rich fabrics, and refined accessories ensure effortless sophistication, proving understated fashion creates powerful, lasting style.
The Shyamoli gamcha market in Dhaka preserves Bangladesh’s cultural heritage through vibrant cotton cloths from Sirajganj, Narsingdi, Kushtia, and Chapainawabganj. Selling affordable gamchas and lungis, it bridges rural tradition with urban life, sustaining generations of artisans and traders.
Spa days are essential self-care for men, offering stress relief, better sleep, and boosted confidence. Breaking gender norms, spas support physical wellness, grooming, and emotional recharge — perfect for solo relaxation, romantic dates, or bromance bonding.
Around 9:30am, nearly 100 leaders and activists of the student body besieged the treasurer's office
Voting for the Ducsu and hall union elections is scheduled for September 9
The GT-R stood its ground as an old-school, loud, and proud driving machine.
A group of researchers at the University of California, Riverside, has developed a new way to make artificial intelligence models “forget” sensitive or copyrighted information - even when the original training data is no longer available.
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, has filed a lawsuit in a Texas federal court against Apple and OpenAI. The legal action alleges that the two tech giants engaged in an illegal collaboration to suppress competition within the AI sector.
A fresh clash broke out today between the students of Chittagong University (CU) and local residents
It was just about 7:00am on Monday. A mother sat with her daughter at a bus counter in Dinajpur, set for a two-hour commute to Rangpur for the daughter’s HSC exam three hours later.
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A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
PHOTO: TANVIR JUBAIR .THE SLOW ‘SNAIL-BLAZERS’… A Bradybaenid snail edges carefully along a damp branch in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil,. Bradybaenidae, often called Asian land snails, are found across East and Southeast Asia, including Bangladesh, inhabiting moist forests, scrublands and gard
Air pollution is cutting Bangladeshis’ average life expectancy by 5.5 years, making it the country’s deadliest external health risk, according to a report published yesterday.
Phase-2 aims to build submerged dams, safeguard boro crops from flash floods
The aim is to prevent the emissions from being released into the atmosphere, and thereby help halt climate change.
The quake was at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles)
A stunning moonglow or burrowing anemone sways like a living flame in the Bay of Bengal off Saint Martin’s Island.
Erosion by Old Brahmaputra and Jingiram rivers has devoured at least 50 houses in Jamalpur's Bakshiganj upazila, said an official of Water Development Board (WDB).
Spot market procurement approved to meet rising energy demand
