Carlo Ancelotti had long been seen as the ideal candidate, but the Italian legend reaffirmed his commitment to Real Madrid until 2026. That opens the door to a new round of speculation. Al Hilal’s Jorge Jesus leads the shortlist, while Palmeiras’ Abel Ferreira, another Portuguese tactician with Brazilian experience, is also in contention.
Magnitude 7.7 quake ravages Myanmar, torn by civil war.China, Russia, India among those sending rescue teams
The crescent moon was spotted at Sudair and Tamir observatories in the Kingdom
Argentina great Lionel Messi and his family watched tennis legend Novak Djokovic dominate Grigor Dimitrov in the Miami Open semifinal yesterday.
BNP chief to celebrate Eid with family after nearly 8 years
Earlier, the flight departed Beijing Capital International Airport at 16:57pm Beijing time
A team of students from Shahjalal University of Science and Technology (SUST) has qualified for the Rice360 Global Health Technologies Design Competition. The team, named SignTalk, has been selected among the top 24 global teams to represent Bangladesh at this international competition, which will be held at the Rice University of USA this April.
Ask sellers and they will cite various reasons: premium-quality fabrics, intricate designs, handcrafted embroidery, and sophisticated dying processes
Md Rafiqul Islam Bepari filed the case with the capital's Paltan Police Station on March 16
Morgan has named current Test captain and star all-rounder, Ben Stokes and batting sensation Harry Brook as his frontrunners for the role.
A 17-year-old boy was hacked to death allegedly by another teenager in Sherpur's Nalitabari upazila today following a dispute over a reaction on a Facebook post
Police suspect the children were being taken to be trafficked
They were released around 12:30pm today
Leading LaLiga with 63 points, Barca face Girona on Sunday after only two days rest following their 3-0 triumph over Osasuna and over the next 17 days they have six matches in all competitions.
Myanmar earthquake should serve as a wake-up call
Gross domestic product expanded 1.1 percent in 2024, up from an initial estimate of 0.9 percent, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement.
'We are not on the streets right now. We are going to people with iftar items and Eid gifts and standing by them in both their joy and sorrow. But, if any obstacle arises in the interests of the party and people, we, the BNP, will take to the streets once again.'
While the implementation of the tariffs had been anticipated for weeks, their details surprised manufacturers and experts as the levies will not only apply to imports of finished vehicles but parts as well.
Nidhi’s journey in the entertainment industry began as a composer and music producer. His first film project was Redoan Rony’s “Ice Cream”, and he continued to make his mark with other film scores, including his work on “DamaaI”, “Surongo”, and “Toofan”.
he deceased has been identified as Md Bakul Khan, 25
Tamim was discharged on Friday, four days after the incident, and thanked everyone who stood by him during the difficult time.
Advocate Mahbubur Rahman Ismail, president of the Bangladesh Textile-Garments Sramik Federation, who was present at the demonstration, said more than 1,000 workers blocked the ways of the labour secretary at Sromo Bhaban (headquarters of the Department of Labour) for an hour, beginning from around 5pm.
Workers of RR Spinning and Cotton Mill today blocked the Bhuiyangati point of the Dhaka-Bogura highway in Sirajganj's Raiganj upazila demanding salaries and bonuses..Vehicular movement on the highway was halted for half an hour. .Later, police and army personnel went to the spot and
Police seized the vehicle but the driver fled the scene
Sven footballers of the Bangladesh women’s team are expected to leave for Bhutan to play in the Bhutan National Women’s League after the Eid-ul-Fitr break.
Services will remain operational on the other days of the Eid holiday.
AI-generated Ghibli-style images flood social media, sparking debate over artistic integrity. While AI mimics Miyazaki’s style, it lacks storytelling depth. As technology evolves, the question remains — can AI replicate the emotional magic that defines true animation artistry?
Bangladeshi dads waking families for Eid prayers is a cultural staple, from the chill dad to the military general to the difficult one. Despite complaints, their chaos reflects love, tradition, and the essence of Eid togetherness.
While not your conventional Eid dish, for those looking for a healthy touch to almost everything they eat, these are interesting additions. Eid celebrations are incomplete without a feast, and these delicious leafy dishes bring a unique twist to traditional meals.
The rice cooker is an underappreciated kitchen appliance that most people think is only good for steaming rice. It’s the quiet workhorse of Bangladeshi kitchens, churning out piles of fragrant chaal without much supervision. But what if I told you that this humble machine is capable of much more?
She had been living alone since her husband's died three years ago
A commercial Air China flight carrying the CA and his entourage took off from Beijing Capital International Airport at 4:57pm local time
As the Holy month of Ramadan passes, the festivity of Eid-ul-Fitr is in the air. It is a time for get-togethers with friends and families and feasts — and the preparations seem incomplete without creating warm, welcoming spaces in our homes to welcome our loved ones.
As Eid approaches, it's the perfect time to indulge in traditional Bengali flavours. From the rich Machher Lej Bhorta to the delectable Fish Glassy, these festive recipes are a celebration of hilsa and other beloved fish varieties.
Kumkum Rahman grew up in Dhaka. As part of the generation of the ’70s, she has recollections of a relatively quaint city, free from the hustle and bustle of the present day. Among her most treasured memories are those of Ramadan in the metropolis, but what remains etched in her heart is the joy of Eid in a bygone era.
Eid is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with indulgent yet healthy treats? This collection of festive desserts offers a delightful twist on traditional favourites.
With thousands leaving Dhaka for Eid, security forces and law enforcement agencies such as police, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB), and Ansar, remain on duty
One ought to adhere to a certain level of reverence when talking about Hayao Miyazaki. The man has dedicated his life to a form of animation that values patience over production speed, detail over efficiency, and emotion over mere aesthetics. Back in 2016, he made a public statement regarding AI-generated art, where he called it an “insult to life itself”. To therefore understand the weight of the proclamation itself is to understand the nature of his art.
She has left behind a life filled with relentless dedication and remarkable achievements.
Mother vessels can no longer berth directly at Payra
Dhaka, Ctg, Sylhet, Mymensingh most vulnerable regions, it says
DB will launch a 'special operation' targeting muggers, thieves, extortionists, and habitual offenders
After years of being barred from local screens, Kamar Ahmad Simon’s internationally acclaimed film “Anyadin…” (Day After…) has finally been cleared for release in Bangladesh.
A man was killed in a mob beating after he attempted to hijack an auto-rickshaw in Tantar area of Munshiganj's Sreenagar upazila in Munshiganj today. .Zahid, 35, a resident of Gazaria upazila in Munshiganj succumbed to his injuries at the Sreenagar Upazila Health Complex around 11:00am.</p
The victim's father filed the case with the police station last night
India today sent the first consignment of its relief material to Myanmar, a day after the South East Asian country was devastated by a major earthquake
For more than half a century, the dollar has defied the doom-mongers. And the most likely prospect is that it will continue to do so
Former Australia batter and ex-Bangladesh head coach Stuart Law has been named coach of the Nepal men's team on a two-year contract, the Cricket Association of Nepal (CAN) said on Friday.
China Eastern Airlines is set to launch direct flights between Chattogram and Kunming, aiming to ease travel for Bangladeshi patients seeking medical treatment in the southern Chinese city
Strategic measures taken by the authorities have significantly contributed to the absence of congestion on the roads
Myanmar's ruling junta said on Saturday morning that the number killed had passed 1,000, with more than 2,000 injured.
Elon Musk's long-awaited Tesla Diner & Drive-In is finally taking shape at the former Shakey's Pizza site on Hollywood's Santa Monica Boulevard, though an opening date remains uncertain, according to a recent report by The New York Times.
Other departments decry discrimination
Under the initiative of “Shobar Agey Bangladesh Foundation”, a series of “Swadhinata Concerts” will be held simultaneously in four divisional cities, including Dhaka, on April 11.
An exasperated Chennai Super Kings coach Stephen Fleming said their failure to read the pitch at Chepauk has denied them any home advantage in the new season of the Indian Premier League (IPL).
Trump's second presidency is challenging the future of the liberal international order.
While Ukraine has agreed to a plan from Washington for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, Moscow has rejected it and has raised the stakes, mindful that President Donald Trump is impatient to get his "deal".
The accident occurred around 7:30am in the Sonar Bangla area of Patharghata upazila.
Czech teenager Jakub Mensik had a surprise meeting with Lionel Messi before his Miami Open upset win over Taylor Fritz and suggested the Argentine's winning habit may have rubbed off on him.
Many risking lives by travelling on train roofs
The “Toofan” director shared the poster with the caption, "Happy Birthday, Megastar Shakib Khan! Hold your breath, ‘Taandob’ is coming!”
The catastrophic wildfires in South Korea have been a major news focus. According to the Ministry of Interior and Safety, 27 fatalities have been confirmed, with the toll likely to increase.
The main congregation of Eid-ul-Fitr will be held at the National Eidgah at 8:30am
Bangladesh faces climate crisis: rising seas threaten 20M by 2050. Least responsible, most affected.
"If you imagine, it will happen. If you do not imagine, it will never happen," Yunus said at Peking University (PKU) in Beijing
When your footwear defines generations and witness life journey
The incident took place last Sunday in the Tal al-Sultan neighbourhood in the southern city of Rafah, close to the Egyptian border.
Police have arrested a man on charge of raping a college girl in Lalmonirhat after luring her into a relationship and blackmailing her with a video of the assault
Kennedy is a noted vaccine sceptic, while Marks has worked at the FDA since 2012 and was part of the US effort to roll out inoculations during the Covid-19 pandemic.
It was the moment that sent shockwaves across the globe — and now, Will Smith is confronting it head-on.
They must not be left to suffer at home or abroad
The partial eclipse, which is the first of the year and the 17th this century, will last around four hours from 0850 GMT to 1243 GMT.
Rumeysa Ozturk, 30, was taken into custody by US immigration authorities near her Massachusetts home on Tuesday
One major challenge is the escalation of uncertainty, a notable trend in the global trade regime.
Barcelona's injured playmaker Dani Olmo is facing three weeks on the sidelines, ruling him out of the Champions League quarter-final first leg against Borussia Dortmund.
The Saudis are not just trying to enter the cricket market, they want to establish a new T20 circuit of cricket with them at the helm of it.
The government this month canceled $400 million in funding for Columbia and threatened to withhold billions more
The Philadelphia Union and Inter Miami meet Saturday evening in South Florida in a clash for early-season Eastern Conference supremacy, and it will likely mark the return of Miami star Lionel Messi.
The quake caused extensive damage in Myanmar.
Prof Yunus also delivered a lecture on the occasion
Unfortunately, USAID strayed from its original mission long ago, says Marco Rubio
To bring back confidence, the rule of law must be established.
Mark Chapman struck a sublime century and Nathan Smith claimed four wickets Saturday as New Zealand eased to a 73-run win over Pakistan in the first one-day international in Napier.
Goals from Aleix Garcia, Victor Boniface, and Amine Adli took Bayer Leverkusen to a 3-1 home win over Bochum on Friday and cut Bayern Munich's lead at the top of the Bundesliga to three points.
The 7.7-magnitude quake hit northwest of Myanmar's Sagaing at 12:50 pm (0620 GMT) on Friday at a shallow depth.
A 17th-century painting looted by the Nazis in 1940 from a Jewish art collector in Belgium will be returned to his descendants
Elon Musk's xAI artificial intelligence firm has acquired Musk's X, formerly Twitter, for $33 billion
President Donald Trump's administration told Congress on Friday it would cut nearly all remaining jobs at the US
The aim is to elevate Cox’s Bazar’s artistic and tourism appeal
In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star’s Samsul Arefin Khan, Phil Simmons talked about his motivation behind taking up the job for a long term, his assessment of the Tigers’ performance in the Champions Trophy and his vision with the side in the coming years.
According to Novak Djokovic, he is playing his best tennis in a “long time”, and the Serb got rated as 8 out of 10 by one of the sons of Lionel Messi -- another athlete who has been nearly perfect his entire career.
A woman allegedly took her own life after poisoning her six-year-old daughter to death following a family dispute in Birganj upazila of Dinajpur on Thursday night.
Flower farmers in Kotchandpur upazila of Jhenaidah are facing severe losses as marigold prices have plummeted.
The walls of the dilapidated single-storey building are crumbling, with plaster peeling away.
As millions have started to leave Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations, experts have raised concerns over a potential spike in dengue cases unless preventive measures are taken timely.
A fire broke out on board the MV Saimun-1, a local launch, while it was anchored at Patarhat Launch Terminal in Mehendiganj, Barishal early yesterday.
Dorival Junior was on Friday sacked as Brazil coach, three days after a humiliating 4-1 World Cup qualifying defeat by bitter rivals Argentina, the Confederation of Brazilian Football (CBF) announced.
BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi yesterday said the interim government was creating uncertainty regarding the announcement of the national election date.
A leader of Swechchhasebak Dal was caught with 69 sacks of rice, reportedly meant for the poor under the Food-Friendly Programme at Begunbari Rajapukur village in Thakurgaon Sadar upazila early yesterday.
The five recorded canals of Bagerhat municipality have been encroached upon, with illegal permanent structures erected along their banks.
BNP Standing Committee member Amir Khasru Mahmud Chowdhury yesterday said there is an attempt to avoid elections, just like Sheikh Hasina did, in the name of reforms.
An elephant died yesterday, 22 days after being rescued from a mud trap inside the Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram.
Dhaka sees Beijing as a “good friend”, and it wants to take the bilateral relationship to the next stage, Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus said in an interview with the Chinese state news agency Xinhua yesterday.
Table-topping Royal Challengers Bengaluru thrashed Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs on Friday for a second win in this year's IPL, inspired by a "game-changing" performance from fast bowler Josh Hazlewood.
A bridge constructed over the Mathabhanga river in Gangni upazila of Meherpur district lies unused due to a lack of approach road.
“It all happened in about one and a half minutes. It was just like a movie... how earthquakes are portrayed. Rupkotha and I experienced it live!”
Road safety and speed will remain compromised on the Dhaka-Sylhet highway even after the completion of its ongoing Tk 17,000 crore expansion, a recent audit report warns.
Key leaders of the recently launched National Citizen Party (NCP) are actively engaging in mass contact in their respective areas, capitalising on the Eid-ul-Fitr vacation.
Thousands of Eid holidaymakers hit the road yesterday, leading to a surge in traffic on highways. However, there were no reports of major gridlocks, mainly due to the extended nine-day holiday.
As Eid-ul-Fitr approaches, the entertainment industry gears up to deliver some of the year’s biggest productions across cinema, television, and OTT platforms. This year is no exception, with highly anticipated films and soundtracks setting the stage for a grand celebration.
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has called on Chinese investors to capitalise on the business prospects that exist in Bangladesh, urging them to invest more in the country.
The series of six earthquakes that shook Myanmar yesterday, occurring along the Sagaing fault -- the country’s longest faultline -- served as a stark reminder of Dhaka’s earthquake vulnerability.
A Spanish appeals court overturned Friday former Brazil international footballer Dani Alves' rape conviction, citing insufficient evidence.
The Chinese government and businesses committed $2.1 billion in loans, investments, and grants to Bangladesh during Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus’s visit to China.
India yesterday announced that it is exploring the possibility of Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting foreign leaders during his visit to Bangkok for the BIMSTEC Summit, scheduled for April 3-4.
Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur has expressed worry that much of the money laundered abroad by political and business elites over the last one and a half decades could disappear if it was not found quickly enough.
A huge earthquake hit Myanmar and Thailand yesterday, killing more than 150 people and injuring hundreds, with dozens trapped in collapsed buildings.
Chuadanga yesterday recorded a temperature of 39.8°C, the highest in the country this season.
A journalist and a protester were killed yesterday as thousands of people gathered in Kathmandu demanding the restoration of the monarchy, police said, with security forces using live fire to disperse the rally.
Emotions ran high. Exhaustion was evident on their faces.
Israeli actions in Gaza, including strikes on populated areas in which civilians have been killed, “bear the hallmarks” of atrocities, the United Nations’ aid agency warned yesterday.
This year’s Arctic sea ice peak is the lowest in the 47-year satellite record, according to data released by the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) on Thursday, as the planet continues to swelter under the mounting effects of human-driven climate change.
The number of children living in poverty in the UK reached a new record, according to data published Thursday, as the government faces a storm of criticism over plans to cut welfare payments.
Russia considers US plans to annex Greenland “serious” and worries the West could use the Arctic as a springboard for future conflicts, Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch the construction of a long-delayed solar power project during his upcoming visit to Sri Lanka, an official said yesterday.
Israel’s air force conducted a large strike on a building in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital yesterday, a Reuters reporter said, the first heavy bombardment there since a truce deal in November ended a war between Israel and Hezbollah.
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said yesterday that Donald Trump’s views on tariffs were “difficult to understand” after the US president announced 25 percent levies on imported cars and parts.
South Korean authorities have contained the main blazes in the country’s largest forest fire on record, a minister said yesterday, as rain and better weather allowed more helicopters to fly and dump water, dousing the flames.
The UN’s World Food Programme (WFP) yesterday warned of an “unprecedented crisis” as it faces a 40 percent drop in funding this year, risking life-saving aid for 58 million people.
Being a Dhakaite, your Eids in childhood were spent in mournful longings for something to happen.
S.K. Ali and Aisha Saeed (eds.)Amulet Books, 2020
Let us talk about death. Let us talk about funerals.
Who is crazy enough to go window shopping at this time of the year? I mean during the month of Ramadan, and that too in a cosmopolitan like Dhaka.
As the fasting month of Ramadan draws to a close, the festive spirit is evident not just in growing contributions to charitable causes and a surge in remittances but also the infectious energy among everyday people on the streets.
