Watch / 2026 World Cup draw: Breaking down groups, top contenders and their roadmap

For the first time in history, the world’s biggest football event will be hosted by three North American countries -- the United States, Canada, and Mexico -- with 48 teams participating.

Watch / BPL 12: A reset or just a replay?

Will this season finally move past the controversies that have haunted previous editions -- or is the BPL headed for another cycle of backlash?

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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

When will women athletes get safe space in Bangladesh?

Former Bangladesh women’s cricket team captain Jahanara Alam’s recent allegations of sexual harassment have sparked widespread discussion in the country’s sporting community. While women athletes in Bangladesh continue to face various forms of harassment, many remain hesitant to speak out -- largely due to the absence of a secure and supportive environment.

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Culture Multimedia

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

Battle of the giants: Champions League double showdown

Liverpool and Real Madrid reignite their epic rivalry while PSG and Bayern Munich collide in a battle of firepower.

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Bangladesh’s passport ranking: Where do we stand?

Let's find out in today's Star Explains

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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

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Tabith Awal’s year one: Has Bangladesh football found its way forward?

In the latest episode of Pitch Perfect, The Daily Star’s sports podcast, we dive deep into the matter.

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EL Clasico: The eternal divide

This is Barcelona, this is Real Madrid -- in El Clasico, an eternal divide

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El Clasico: The Eternal Divide

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

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15 army officers brought to ICT: What unfolded at the court premises since dawn

Heavy security blanketed the old High Court area from the early hours of the morning

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Anthrax reemergence: Is it safe to eat red meat?

Let’s break it down in today’s Star Explains

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Bangladesh’s ODI crisis explained; Can Tigers still gain direct qualification to the World Cup?

Watch our full analysis on the latest episode of Pitch Perfect as we look back at how Bangladesh found solid footing in ODIs -- and why that fire seems to be fading now.

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