Israeli riot police storm Jerusalem holy site after stones hurled

Israeli police in full riot gear stormed a sensitive Jerusalem holy site sacred to Jews and Muslims on Friday after Palestinian youths hurled stones at a gate where they were stationed.
22 April 2022, 11:47 AM

RHD to cut down over 600 trees for road expansion in Ctg

More than one hundred trees have already been cut down and several hundred more are in the process to embrace the same fate. It is the scenario of a portion of Chattogram-Cox’s Bazar highway.
22 April 2022, 10:46 AM

No Covid-19 death in 24 hours, positivity rate 0.54%

No Covid-19 death was reported in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
22 April 2022, 10:31 AM

'Liverpool contract talks not all about money'

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah said negotiations over a new contract at the Premier League club are not all about money, with the Egypt international's future at Anfield in doubt.
22 April 2022, 09:58 AM

Rohit Sharma's unwanted record in IPL

Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma created an unwanted record during the encounter against Chennai Super Kings at DY Patil Stadium on Thursday after he was dismissed for a two-ball duck by Mukesh Choudhary.
22 April 2022, 09:36 AM

Australia primed for 'unparalleled' decade of major sporting events

Australia will over the next decade host a bumper schedule of major international sporting events as part of a long-term plan to boost tourism, health and the economy while also enhancing its global image.
22 April 2022, 09:15 AM

Gas for industries: Govt backtracks on decision to suspend supply

The government has stepped back from suspending commercial gas supply for fixed hours after facing tremendous pressure from businesspersons.
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM

CAB seeks removal of Wasa MD

Consumers Association of Bangladesh (CAB) has served a legal notice on Dhaka Wasa requesting it not to increase water tariff, and demanding removal of its managing director from his post.
21 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Ensure safety of people going home for Eid: IGP

Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed today directed field-level police officers to ensure safe movement of the people going home to celebrate the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr festival.
21 April 2022, 17:11 PM

102 candidates to be appointed as assistant judges

The lower courts of the country are going to get new judges as Bangladesh Judicial Service Commission (BJSC) has selected 102 qualified candidates through relevant tests and exams for the posts of assistant judges.
21 April 2022, 16:06 PM

Archers’ team campaign cut short in Turkey

Although Bangladesh archers have been performing well in the individual events of the Archery World Cup Stage-1, Bangladesh were eliminated from the team events of the competition in Antalya, Turkey yesterday.
21 April 2022, 15:02 PM

US-Bangla to make meritorious students pilots for free

US-Bangla Airlines, a private air operator of the country, has taken the initiative to make meritorious students pilots at its own cost.
21 April 2022, 13:49 PM

Warner’s form not impressive enough for his daughters

David Warner is feeling the heat over his failure to score a century in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL) but rather than his Delhi Capitals team mates putting him under pressure it is his young daughters demanding answers.
21 April 2022, 07:49 AM

Root, Rizwan lead the pack in latest Wisden Almanack

The 2022 edition of the Wisden Almanack named England batter Joe Root as the Leading Cricketer of the World while India’s Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma are among the Wisden Cricketers of the Year.
21 April 2022, 07:17 AM

‘The coaching job is about being hired and fired’

39-year-old Afusi shared his past experiences and goals for the second phase of the league with The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman. The excerpts are below:
21 April 2022, 04:45 AM

New market violence: Police actions were too little, too late

A day after the capital’s New Market area became the scene of furious battles between shopkeepers and Dhaka College students, law enforcement’s apparent inability to bring a swift end to the violence drew criticism yesterday.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM

JS committee slams LGD for project delays

A parliamentary body yesterday expressed strong resentment over repeated delays and cost rises in almost all projects under the Local Government Division.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Eid home rush: Nightmare awaits ferry passengers

An inadequate number of ferries and gridlocks on highways are likely to be causes of sufferings for Eid holidaymakers heading to the 21 southern districts via the Paturia-Daulatdia and Shimulia-Kathalbari routes.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Not an inch of his body spared

It was when they unclothed Nahid Hossain’s dead body for post mortem examination that the morgue staff realised how horrifyingly he had been beaten to death by the sparring Dhaka College students and the New Market shopkeepers.
20 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Pollard signs off from international cricket

West Indies limited-overs captain Kieron Pollard has retired from international cricket, announcing his decision on social media on Wednesday.
20 April 2022, 17:06 PM