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JS devoid of ‘true opposition’ again
The 12th parliament goes into its maiden session tomorrow in the absence of a “genuine opposition” that can hold the government accountable.
BNP to hold countrywide 'black flag' processions on Jan 30
BNP today announced nationwide “black flag” processions on January 30 demanding the cancellation of the " dummy parliament" and new elections under a non-partisan caretaker government
Onion price soars even in peak season
It is peak harvest season, but the price of onion has soared by Tk 10 per kilogram at the capital’s kitchen markets over the last three days.
Jubo League, Sramik League bring out 'machete procession' in Natore
A group of Jubo League and Sramik League leaders and activists in Natore’s Singra upazila brought out a procession by brandishing sharp weapons, protesting extortion by Singra CNG-run Auto-Rickshaw Owners Association
Watch / What are the chances of US and Iran going to war?
Watch today's Star Special on the possibility of a US-Iran war
Rebels occupying Myanmar cities one by one: What will the junta do?
Watch Star Explains to find out the answers
Obaidul Quader and GM Quader speak about opposition party
Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader have spoken about opposition party in the new parliament
Dozens killed as fierce winter weather slams US
Unrelenting storms have pummelled the United States over the past week, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths, officials and US media reported Friday, as large swathes of the country brace for new winter wallops
Barrister Suman keeps polls promise, starts cleaning Khowai river
Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman, on the campaign trail, promised to make the Khowai river free of waste and stench.
How should govt tackle the geopolitical challenges ahead?
Today's Star Connects will address these pressing issues
Arav Khan vents anger over Star report
Rabiul Islam, better known as Arav Khan, cursed The Daily Star and urged his followers to report the link of the newspaper’s report on his swindling AED 425,500 (about Tk 1.46 crore) out of 10 Bangladeshi expatriates
GM Quader sold party for wife: Rizvi
BNP Senior Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi has alleged that GM Quader, chairman of Jatiyo Party, has sold the party for his wife, who contested the polls from the Dhaka-18 constituency. Rizvi said this and more during a prayer mahfil of the Bangladesh Nationalist Women's Party today
Conspiracies on to stir up economic troubles: Quader
Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader today said there are conspiracies to endanger the country's economy
Minimum temperature 11-12°C in Lalmonirhat-Kurigram
The northern part of the country is covered in fog. People of Lalmonirhat are suffering in the bitter cold
'One-party fascism' starts with formation of new AL govt: Rizvi
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi today described the formation of the new Awami League government, led by Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, as the beginning of one-party fascism in Bangladesh
BNP has nothing to do except waiting five years: Quader
AL to hold rally on January 10 marking Homecoming Day of Bangabandhu
Independents see off over a dozen heavyweights
Awami League President Sheikh Hasina’s strategy to make the election look competitive worked well, so much so that over a dozen heavyweights came tumbling down yesterday.
