Bangladesh’s passport ranking: Where do we stand?

Let's find out in today's Star Explains

Khadijatul Kubra, once imprisoned in DSA case, to contest in JnuCSU polls

Khadijatul Kubra, a student of Jagannath University, who spent 15 months in prison in a now-repealed Digital Security Act, 2018, is contesting in the Jagannath University Central Students' Union (JnuCSU) elections

Podcast

Podcast

Podcast / Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Mithila

Mithila drops by our studio to talk about her life, career and some burning issues that divide our nation.

Podcast / What’s wrong with the BPL?

The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on January 19, with defending champions Comilla Victorians taking on Durdanto Dhaka. Ahead of the latest season, The Daily Star’s Sports Podcast Pitch Perfect points out factors associated with the franchise tournament which are far from ideal.

Business Multimedia

Business Multimedia

How prepared is Bangladesh for signing FTAs?

The Daily Star's Senior Reporter Refayet Ullah Mirdha tries to tackle these questions with Khondoker Md Shoyeb in today's episode of Star Viewsroom

How is Bangladesh being affected despite the US tariff suspension?

Watch today's episode of Star Explains to find out more

‘Greta dragged on the ground, forced to kiss Israeli flag’

Fellow Gaza flotilla activists allege Thunberg tortured in Israel

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Culture Multimedia

Garo festival 'Wangala' pay tribute to Mishi Saljong in Dhaka

'Wangala' or harvest festival is celebrated by the Garos to pay tribute to this deity for the new crop and to ask permission to consume it

Rahim rears int'l standard racing pigeons of local breed

Find out more about Abdur Rahim on today's Inside Bangladesh

El Clasico: The Eternal Divide

The rivalry is beyond football. It’s culture. It’s philosophy.

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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

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What the walkout before Netanyahu’s UNGA speech means for Israel

What does this unprecedented moment mean for Israel's place on the global stage?

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Will Jamaat be able to realise its demand for PR?

But will they be able to realise their demand for election under the PR system? If not, what will happen?

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You can’t attack someone's religious beliefs: Researcher

Viral video of assault on elderly man raises questions on intolerance and state response

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From Colombo to Dhaka to Kathmandu -- Is South Asia the hotbed for ‘Gen Z’ protests?

Why is Gen Z in South Asia frustrated with the old order?

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Why are BNP, Jamaat, NCP leaders accompanying Yunus to UNGA?

Questions arise: Why are these political figures accompanying Yunus, and can this effort help reduce the current gap among the political parties?

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Champions League is back

The Champions League is back on Tuesday, promising drama, upsets and nights to remember under Europe’s brightest lights.

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