Human hauler helper stabbed to death in Dhaka’s Dholaipar

A young man was stabbed to death in Dhaka’s Dholaipar area this morning.
18 April 2022, 07:34 AM

Bangladesh Business & Disability Network announces 4 new board members, board chairman

Bangladesh Business & Disability Network announced four new board members and a new board chairman on April 17, 2022. Ardashir Kabir, President of Bangladesh Employers Federation, has been nominated as the chairman of the trustee board, according to a press release.
18 April 2022, 07:29 AM

Newborn rescued from haystack in Jashore

Police rescued a newborn, who was left on a haystack at Sharsha upazila in Jashore last night (April 17, 2022).
18 April 2022, 05:46 AM

Miller, Rashid combine to down Chennai in a thriller

South Africa's David Miller smashed an unbeaten 94 to lead Gujarat Titans to a thrilling three-wicket victory over holders Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Sunday.
17 April 2022, 18:02 PM

His works should be studied more

Abul Mansur Ahmad upheld the sorrows and the inherent crises of the common people through his literary works to emancipate them from feudalism and imperialism, Dhaka University Professor Emeritus Serajul Islam Choudhury said yesterday.
17 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Next budget size to be Tk 6,77,874cr; Govt advised on macroeconomic pressures from Russia-Ukraine war

The Finance Division has recommended that the government avoid hard-term loans and discourage import of luxury goods to cope with macroeconomic pressures arising from the Russia-Ukraine war.
17 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Chelsea set up Liverpool clash in FA Cup final

Chelsea will face quadruple chasers Liverpool in the FA Cup final after second-half goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Mason Mount sealed a 2-0 win against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
17 April 2022, 17:43 PM

Bayern have one hand on the Bundesliga trophy

Bayern Munich can secure a 10th straight Bundesliga title next weekend after they bounced back from their Champions League exit in midweek with a 3-0 win at Arminia Bielefeld on Sunday.
17 April 2022, 17:33 PM

Jahangirnagar University gets new VC

Professor Md Nurul Alam was appointed the new vice chancellor of Jahangirnagar University (JU) today.
17 April 2022, 11:49 AM

Taskin doubtful for SL series; Shoriful not certain either

Bangladesh pacers Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam are not certain to play in the upcoming two-Test home series against Sri Lanka, owing to injuries they suffered recently.
17 April 2022, 10:52 AM

Covid-19: No death, 51 cases recorded in 24 hours

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).
17 April 2022, 10:39 AM

Take measures to reduce traffic jam, road accidents: Jatri Kalyan Samity

Bangladesh Jatri Kalyan Samity has demanded effective measures to reduce unbearable traffic congestion, harassment of commuters on the roads, and road accidents during the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr journey.
17 April 2022, 10:36 AM

Karthik eyeing India return after hitting Mustafizur for 28

Dinesh Karthik said he is eyeing an India comeback after his unbeaten 66 off 34 balls powered Royal Challengers Bangalore to a 16-run win over Delhi Capitals on Saturday.
17 April 2022, 09:15 AM

No rag day DJ party, bullying at educational institutions: High Court

The High Court today directed the authorities concerned to stop DJ party, illegal and cruel activities and bullying in the name of rag day at all educational institutions in 30 days.
17 April 2022, 08:00 AM

Garment factory official dead as covered van hit microbus in Savar

A garment factory official was killed and two others were injured as a covered van hit a microbus on Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar today.
17 April 2022, 07:17 AM

Sri Lanka reinforce coaching staff ahead of Bangladesh tour

Sri Lanka announced four new coaching staff Sunday to assist new head coach Chris Silverwood ahead of next month's two-match Test series in Bangladesh.
17 April 2022, 06:42 AM

United fans boycott first 17 minutes of Norwich game

Thousands of Manchester United supporters staged a protest against the team's owners outside Old Trafford before their Premier League clash with Norwich City on Saturday, demanding that the Glazer family "get out of the club".
17 April 2022, 06:02 AM

Rejoinder, our reply

Dhaka Tannery Industrial Estate Wastage Treatment Plant Company Ltd has sent a rejoinder to a report run by The Daily Star on January 12 under the headline “Buriganga suffering, Dhaleshwari worse off”.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Historic Mujibnagar Day: No ordinary guard of honour

Amid threats of airstrikes, a turning point in the history of an independent nation was about to unfold and the stage was almost set for a defining moment in Bangladesh’s Liberation War.
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM

Learning Bangla made easy: Bangladeshi-Canadian's app gaining popularity among NRBs

An amusing incident unfolded on March 30 at Farhana Rajib’s home in Minneapolis, US. Her mother-in-law Shawkat Ara Begum received a note from her 12-year-old granddaughter Ella Rajib. Handwritten in Bangla, the note read: “Dida darun boka” (Grandma is very silly).
16 April 2022, 18:00 PM