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Showbiz stars mobilise to support flood-affected areas

Heavy rains and landslides from upstream India have inundated the southeastern districts of the country. Regions such as Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Cumilla, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are struggling with severe flooding. 

Visa, sponsor issues put champion cyclist's World Duathlon dream in danger

In the last 6-7 years, Rakibul Islam (30) played a key role in popularising cycling as a sport among the younger generation of Bangladesh. But the national gold medal winning cyclist’s is now going through uncertain times regarding his participation in the Duathlon Championship-2023 in Switzerland) due to sponsorship and visa complications.

Actor passes away while shooting in Khagrachhari

Veteran artiste Shahenoor Sarwar passed away on November 15, while shooting for a film in Khagrachhari. The actor breathed his last around 4:30 pm on Tuesday. 

Top 5 must-see mesmerising waterfalls in Bangladesh

From Sylhet to Bandarban, Bangladesh is blessed with mesmerising waterfalls. As they get lively in monsoon, the peak time to visit is between July and September. Keeping that in mind we recommend 5 must see waterfalls in Bangladesh.

Khagrachhari reports first Covid-19 case

Local administration in Khagrachhari reports the first case of Covid-19 in the district.

On the run army officer arrested after 1 yr

An officer of the Bangladesh Army, who was on the run for over a year, has been arrested with the help of Indian authorities, the military says.

Losing fish to tobacco

As the nation's and possibly South Asia's major natural breeding ground for carp fishes like ruhi, katol and mrigal (Indian carp) from where fishermen collect spawns, the 98-kilometre Halda River that runs through Khagrachhari is unique.

Sylhet court dismisses plea for case against Star editor

A Sylhet court has dismissed a petition for filing a defamation case against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam.

August 24, 2024
August 24, 2024

Showbiz stars mobilise to support flood-affected areas

Heavy rains and landslides from upstream India have inundated the southeastern districts of the country. Regions such as Feni, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Cumilla, Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, and Khagrachari are struggling with severe flooding. 

August 11, 2023
August 11, 2023

Visa, sponsor issues put champion cyclist's World Duathlon dream in danger

In the last 6-7 years, Rakibul Islam (30) played a key role in popularising cycling as a sport among the younger generation of Bangladesh. But the national gold medal winning cyclist’s is now going through uncertain times regarding his participation in the Duathlon Championship-2023 in Switzerland) due to sponsorship and visa complications.

November 17, 2022
November 17, 2022

Actor passes away while shooting in Khagrachhari

Veteran artiste Shahenoor Sarwar passed away on November 15, while shooting for a film in Khagrachhari. The actor breathed his last around 4:30 pm on Tuesday. 

August 11, 2022
August 11, 2022

Top 5 must-see mesmerising waterfalls in Bangladesh

From Sylhet to Bandarban, Bangladesh is blessed with mesmerising waterfalls. As they get lively in monsoon, the peak time to visit is between July and September. Keeping that in mind we recommend 5 must see waterfalls in Bangladesh.

April 29, 2020
April 29, 2020

Khagrachhari reports first Covid-19 case

Local administration in Khagrachhari reports the first case of Covid-19 in the district.

July 9, 2016
July 9, 2016

On the run army officer arrested after 1 yr

An officer of the Bangladesh Army, who was on the run for over a year, has been arrested with the help of Indian authorities, the military says.

March 29, 2016
March 29, 2016

Losing fish to tobacco

As the nation's and possibly South Asia's major natural breeding ground for carp fishes like ruhi, katol and mrigal (Indian carp) from where fishermen collect spawns, the 98-kilometre Halda River that runs through Khagrachhari is unique.

March 17, 2016
March 17, 2016

Sylhet court dismisses plea for case against Star editor

A Sylhet court has dismissed a petition for filing a defamation case against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam.