An ordinance published last night disbands NBR and creates two new divisions
Police personnel, except those in specialised units, will no longer be allowed to carry lethal weapons, in line with a decision made at the meeting of the Advisory Council Committee on Law and Order yesterday.
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir has travelled to Bangkok, Thailand, for eye surgery
The internet regulator in Bangladesh has granted Starlink permission to supply bandwidth from outside the country for 90 days.
A spate of incidents has occurred within the past month where referees were assaulted over on-field decisions by club officials, players and supporters.
They are Arafat, 18, a first-year student at Notre Dame College, and Dhruvabrata Das, 18, a second-year student who was set to appear for HSC next month
Brazil wants to reclaim its crown. Ancelotti wants one final masterpiece. The timing may be perfect.
Unresolved childhood trauma often resurfaces in marriage, shaping emotional responses and deepening relationship conflicts. In Bangladesh’s high-pressure society, healing requires vulnerability, therapy, and confronting past wounds to build truly intimate, emotionally resilient partnerships.
The decision was taken at a meeting held at the EC secretariat
Interestingly, however, a Test career that ends with universal applause had begun in a very different manner, with many questioning whether Kohli even belonged in the format.
Israel's military said he was back inside Israel to be "reunited with his family".
Green was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his lower back during the one-day international series in England last year and had surgery in October but returned playing for Gloucestershire in English county cricket last month.
The Detective Branch (DB) of police arrested former lawmaker of Manikgaj-2 constituency and singer Momtaz Begum in the capital’s Dhanmondi area last night.
Raging conflicts, disasters and worsening climate change displaced tens of millions of people within their own countries last year, a new record, monitors said Tuesday
United Nations chief Antonio Guterres on Monday said reforming the global body will require "painful" changes, including staff reductions
A bitcoin mining start-up backed by US President Donald Trump's two eldest sons announced plans on Monday to go public on the New York Stock exchange via a merger
Controlling inflation should be a top priority for the interim government.
The need to empower Bangladesh Bank has been overdue
The government is planning a series of measures in the upcoming national budget to alleviate the tax pressure on individuals and businesses, including raising the tax-free income threshold and relaxing certain compliance requirements.
United will face the winner of the second semi-final in the May 24 English second-tier playoff decider at Wembley with Sunderland leading Coventry City 2-1 ahead of the second leg of their tie at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday.
Together, they have not only lifted Barça back to domestic supremacy but turned every encounter against Real Madrid into a stage for their individual magic.
This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.
More than 350 figures from the cinema world condemned "genocide" in Gaza in an open letter on the eve of the Cannes Festival
A global hunger monitor said yesterday that Gaza’s entire population continues to face a critical risk of famine, while half a million people face starvation.
A nine-day theatre festival organised on the campus of Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University (JKKNIU) in Mymensingh concluded today
The other accused in the case are former inspector general of police AKM Shahidul Hoque, forcibly retired major general Ziaul Ahsan, and former deputy inspector general of police Molla Nazrul Islam
European countries will begin preparing new sanctions on Russia unless the Kremlin starts abiding by a 30-day ceasefire in its war with Ukraine, which was set to expire by the end of yesterday.
Dhaka doesn’t have a city square per se, but places like Shahbagh and areas around Motijheel serve as a sort of one.
The atmosphere at Safiuddin Shilpalay in Dhanmondi was electric on the evening of May 2 as the newly founded art collective called Choukaath inaugurated its first group exhibition.
Marisa Abela took home the leading actress award for her standout role in “Industry”, solidifying her place among the top performers of the year. Meanwhile, Jessica Gunning, whose breakout performance in “Baby Reindeer” has already earned her an Emmy and a Golden Globe, added a BAFTA to her growing collection, winning best supporting actress.
Nearly two decades into their musical journey, Chirkutt has surprisingly only released three albums so far. Two years ago, they teased fans with the announcement of a new album titled “Pendulum”.
On the occasion of International Mother's Day, two of Bangladesh’s most beloved screen mothers, Dilara Zaman and Dolly Zahur, are being remembered not just for the roles they’ve played, but for the love they continue to receive from their on-screen children. Though their biological children live abroad, both actresses have chosen to remain in Bangladesh, enveloped by the affection of the audiences and colleagues who fondly call them "Ma."
Chhanamukhi, Brahmanbaria’s iconic sweet, earned GI status in 2024, spotlighting Mahadev Mishtanno Bhandar’s 180-year legacy. Crafted from pure milk with a time-honoured recipe, it remains a beloved, authentic symbol of the region’s culinary heritage.
Unresolved childhood trauma often resurfaces in marriage, shaping emotional responses and deepening relationship conflicts. In Bangladesh’s high-pressure society, healing requires vulnerability, therapy, and confronting past wounds to build truly intimate, emotionally resilient partnerships.
Dilnawaz fuses Sufi philosophy, classical dance, and Urdu literature to tell a mystical tale of love and transcendence, reclaiming the stage as sacred space and guiding audiences on a soulful journey toward divine union.
Serenity at Jahangirnagar University
Even though the end result is rewarding, the research paper writing process is filled with roadblocks that might feel insurmountable.
For many women, driving is not just about navigating the roads, but the need to overcome pervasive societal biases while grappling with safety concerns.
Apple is reportedly preparing to raise the prices of its upcoming iPhone models set for release this autumn, according to a recent report by The Wall Street Journal.
Klarna, a Swedish fintech company, once bragged that its AI could replace 700 customer service jobs, but is now scrambling to rehire human workers after its chatbot experiment backfired. Just months after freezing hiring and letting its workforce shrink by 22% through attrition, CEO Sebastian Siemiatkowski admitted the company’s aggressive AI shift sacrificed service quality.
The round also saw participation from Team Ignite Partners and a group of strategic angel investors.
Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it
Watch today's episode of Star Explains to find out more
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Find out more about the history behind the significance of this day in today's Star Explains
What does this BBC report indicate? And more broadly speaking, what does the resumption of diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Pakistan signify?
The voluntary organisation of Chattogram based professionals, town planners, and civil society members made the demand at a press conference at Chattogram Pres Club yesterday
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has prohibited any new industrial activities or projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) around the Sundarbans.
A severe heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rajbari, Khulna, Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jashore
The Met office also issued a set of directives to stay safe from lightning
Energy experts point to this kind of water-based system as a good alternative to air conditioning
Rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Dhaka divisions today, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Acting on a tip-off, a team of Coast Guard members launched the drive in Saurarchar area of the Meghna river from 9:00am yesterday to 1:00am today
Locals said the antelope, believed to have crossed over from India, was spotted in a cornfield near Sarkarpara village in Gorinabari union around this noon
