Column by Mahfuz Anam / Why are we trying to make the election uncertain?

Those who are working to prevent the election should question themselves as to how the people will be empowered without one.

Owners, rights activists debate over proposed trade union threshold

Key trade bodies such as the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA), Bangladesh Knitwear Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BKMEA), Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) and Bangladesh Tea Association have expressed support for the employers.

Disqualified until proven innocent

Any individual formally charged at the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) will be deemed ineligible to remain an MP or contest elections.

Bangladesh tops Asia’s bad loan charts

Bangladesh now has the highest non-performing loan (NPL) ratio in Asia, with defaults surging to 20.2 percent of total loans in 2024, according to a new Asian Development Bank report.

Messi signs off with brace in final World Cup qualifier on home soil

Messi scored on either side of the interval, sparking emotional celebrations in front of a packed home crowd that included his family.

Fear confronted is fear conquered

Few would have blamed her for burying that memory, shelving the replay, and moving on. That is, after all, the common prescription of our age: "forget, distract, move past."

Bangladesh Bank buys additional $134 million from banks

Bangladesh Bank (BB) today purchased $134 million from five commercial banks through multiple auctions as part of its ongoing strategy to contain the depreciation of the US dollar against the local currency, the taka.

At least 10 incidents in 7 years: Why clashes between CU students and locals keep happening

Housing shortage, resentment, and administrative inaction blamed for repeated clashes

Brazil cruise past Chile 3-0; Uruguay, Colombia, Paraguay qualify for 2026 World Cup

Paqueta and Guimaraes struck in quick succession late in the second half to put the result beyond doubt.

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Nature quest / Gracing our golden fields …

A flock of spotted doves soars gracefully over the golden-green Aush paddy fields of Bogura’s Sariakandi, where the season’s crop is ripening.

‘I love playing football... don’t want it to ever end’: Messi after home swansong

The eight-time Ballon d’Or winner will sit out Argentina’s final group match against Ecuador next week.

Interview / India-China relations warming up: What it means for Bangladesh and the region

Leaders from China, India, Russia attended the recently concluded Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference in China. However, India-China relations warming up were at the forefront of this conference. What does this mean for the future of the region, and how will it impact Bangladesh?

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Pakistan overpower UAE to seal spot in tri-series final

Fakhar Zaman cracked a robust 77 and spinner Abrar Ahmed registered career-best figures as Pakistan reached the T20I tri-series final with a 31-run win over United Arab Emirates on Thursday.

Donnarumma set to enter new career phase with Italy and Man City

Gianluigi Donnarumma is entering a new phase of his career as the Italy goalkeeper prepares for 2026 World Cup qualifiers under new coach Gennaro Gattuso before taking his place at Manchester City.

Armani’s departure marks end of an era in fashion

Giorgio Armani, legendary Italian designer, died 4 September, 2025, aged 91. He revolutionized fashion with minimalist, elegant designs, founded his brand in 1975, created a global luxury empire, and left a lasting influence on style.

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5G in Bangladesh: What it really means for you

In today's Star Explains, let's explore what 5G actually is, how it works, and how much impact it can have on our daily lives as well as on industries, health, and future technologies

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#Perspective / What if women used the Nikah-Nama to demand equality?

In Bangladesh, marriage traditions often reinforce gender roles, but the story “Qubool?” highlights a bride’s witty negotiation of equality through the nikah-nama, urging women to exercise their right to customize marriage contracts for empowerment and fairness.

Feb polls crucial for democratic transition

United Nations Resident Coordinator Gwyn Lewis met Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday and affirmed that the UN fully supports the upcoming general election in Bangladesh.

Journalist’s body found hanging from tree in Cox’s Bazar forest

Police suspect suicide, family claims murder by drug traders