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From one Nobel Peace Laureate to another: Yunus congratulates Machado

She has dared to imagine a better world, he says

Machado has backed Trump's ongoing campaign of military pressure on Maduro

Beyond the classroom, he was a leading voice for university autonomy and equal access to education

In Memory of Syed Manzoorul Islam / How our universities can create the ‘man thinking’

Does everybody need a master's degree? Aren't we making higher education a bubble which may soon burst?

Gang posing as TV journalists robs elderly woman’s home in Chattogram’s Khulshi

Disguised as reporters investigating ‘illegal activities’, robbers held the homeowner and her staff captive before fleeing with gold, cash, new car

EU-monitored Gaza pedestrian crossing to reopen next week: Italy

The EUBAM monitoring mission is intended to provide a neutral, third-party presence at the key crossing and involves police from Italy, Spain and France

‘Brother, we haven’t stopped you from getting any symbol’

Fakhrul responds after NCP called for removing symbols including sheaf of paddy from EC's list

309 Bangladeshis return from Libya

Most duped by human traffickers promising illegal passage to Europe

White Ferns ease past Tigresses

The White Ferns secured their first win in three matches, bowling out Bangladesh for 127 to seal a commanding 100-run victory.

Processions, rallies near Ctg port banned for 30 days

CMP enforcing restrictions to ensure smooth import-export activities

Afghan foreign minister says during first visit to India

Shahidul Alam to return home tomorrow

Acclaimed photographer-activist currently in Istanbul

Akbar fires Rangpur into NCL T20 final

Skipper Akbar Ali smashed a blistering 21-ball 40 as Rangpur Division booked their place in the National Cricket League T20 final with a thrilling four-wicket win over Chattogram Division in the second qualifier at the Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Friday.

Two farmers found dead in Jashore

Two farmers were found dead at separate locations in Monirampur upazila of Jashore between Thursday night and early yesterday.

Opinion

Opinion

Critical rights reviews reveal systemic failures

Govt must improve law and order as election approaches

Time to end medical oxygen crisis

A robust strategy for oxygen production, distribution essential

Business

Business

Between dreams and debt

After paying Tk 5 lakh to a middleman, Ariful Islam finally made it to Malaysia a year ago. In the Southeast Asian country, it took him two more months to find a job at an Indian restaurant.

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Slow Reads

Slow Reads

Scars of July: How are the injured now?

The July Uprising ended with the fall of an autocratic government on August 5, but for thousands who survived the atrocity, the struggle did not end with their newfound freedom.

Miftahul Jannat

The slow death of Lawachara Forest

Dawn no longer breaks with the chirping of birds in Lawachara National Park — only with the rustle of leaves falling from dying trees. The cries of monkeys echo through the emptiness where deer once danced.

Mintu Deshwara

Who cares about Bangladeshi women prisoners in India?

As I read the news of the political crisis in Bangladesh unfold in August 2024, I was reminded of Salma, Hasina, Rumpa (pseudonyms have been used for reasons of anonymity and confidentiality) and several other Bangladeshi women I met in prisons in India between 2010 and 2011.

Rimple Mehta
Big Picture | In Memory of Syed Manzoorul Islam

How our universities can create the ‘man thinking’

Does everybody need a master's degree? Aren't we making higher education a bubble which may soon burst?

Syed Manzoorul Islam

In praise of slowness: Rethinking life in a fast-moving Bangladesh

Slow living isn’t just a trend – it’s a necessity in the fight against burnout, anxiety, and stress related to climate change

Nazmun Afrad Sheetol

Why our salary structure fails

In the 21st century, how can any modern nation demean its citizens by labelling them “third class” or “fourth class”?

Kamrul Hassan Mamun

Baba Allauddin Khan and the making of a musical lineage

He aspired after Hindu-Muslim unity and a healthy synthesis of all faiths and creeds.

Ramachandra Guha

The art of staying calm in an angry world

Both our genetic makeup and past experiences impact our brain's chemistry, which in turn affects how we respond to different situations

Miftahul Jannat
Sports

Sports

Ivory Coast, Senegal edge closer to World Cup

An avalanche of goals for the Ivory Coast and Senegal on Friday put both on the brink of World Cup qualification, which they can secure with home success in their last group matches next week to advance to next year’s finals in North America.

Bangladesh’s Zarif lifts maiden title in World Tennis Tour Juniors

Bangladesh's promising youngster Zarif Abrar has become the first tennis player from the country to clinch a title in ITF World Tennis Tour Juniors J-30 group by winning the single's event in the Rajshahi World Tennis Tour Juniors J30 competition at the Rajshahi Complex on Friday.

Watch / Flawed constitution leaves BCB polls open to interference?

The mindset of cricket’s key stakeholders needs to change -- to move away from club dominance and centralise power.

Entertainment

Entertainment

The quiet rage beating beneath ‘Dhadak 2’

Despite flaws, this is a milestone in the reluctant evolution of Bollywood's conscience

Artcell fans rejoice as band releases new EP

Renowned rock band Artcell is set to drop a series of new tracks this month. The extended play titled “Chaturthangsha”, as per their announcement will consist of four new tracks.

Disney unlocks ‘Tangled’ remake with Scarlett Johansson as the villain

Disney has decided to move forward with its live-action version of “Tangled” after stopping the project earlier this year. While no actors have been officially confirmed yet, Scarlett Johansson is being considered to play the villain Mother Gothel.

Life & Living

Life & Living

Why dengue is getting deadlier — even when we know the rules

Dengue on the rise, and more alarmingly, so is the death rate

Fashion & Beauty / Shades of style: The fashion power of eyewear

Glasses and shades no longer follow a one-size-fits-all formula.

I did the 36-hour fasting, and this is what happened

A 36-hour “monk fast” delivered mixed results—initial ease, mid-fast brain fog, and intense hunger, followed by mental clarity, lighter joints, and renewed energy. It triggered fat-burning, ketone release, and autophagy, offering a temporary metabolic and mental reset.

Youth

Youth

THE World University Rankings 2026: Where do Bangladeshi universities stand?

Bangladeshi universities in the THE World University Rankings 2026.

Reflections on AI as a student

I understand that we need to adapt to new technologies, but as a student, it is depressing to see students compromise on their intellect because AI is an easy way out.

Star Multimedia

Star Multimedia

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

Exclusive Interview / Shahidul Alam shares the latest updates on Media Flotilla

The photographer-activist reveals when the Flotilla is expected to reach Palestine

21 points and a war: Gaza at the crossroads

What to expect from the Trump-Netanyahu meeting?

Explainer: Why is Trump pushing to ‘retake’ Bagram Air Base?

Bagram Air Base -- once the beating heart of America's war in Afghanistan -- is back in the global spotlight

Tech & Startup

Tech & Startup

Bangladesh wins big at World Invention Competition and Exhibition 2025

17 Bangladeshi teams have won medals at the World Invention Competition and Exhibition (WICE) 2025, an international science and innovation contest, featuring projects across various categories. Among them, 14 teams won gold medals and 3 secured silver.

How students can get Google Gemini Pro free in 2025

Google has recently launched a one-year free offer of its Gemini Pro plan exclusively for students. The offer, available until December 9, 2025, provides eligible students with advanced AI tools, enhanced storage, and integrated features across Google’s ecosystem.

Next Step / High-performance computing: a path forward for Bangladesh

In this conversation, Professor Torsten Hoefler, a globally recognised expert in supercomputing, Professor of Computer Science at ETH Zurich, and recipient of the 2024 ACM Prize in Computing, shares his insights on the potential of HPC to catalyse development in Bangladesh.