The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) has requested global apparel buyers to nominate more shipping lines and off-docks to facilitate timely shipment of export containers.

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called on the Taliban to immediately halt their offensive in Afghanistan, and warned that “Afghanistan is spinning out of control.” 

1914 - The Panama Canal opened with the passage of the vessel Ancon, although it was not formally inaugurated until July 1920.

Bangladesh Football Federation (BFF) president Kazi Salahuddin yesterday recalled his memories of August 15, 1975 as Bangladesh commemorates the National Mourning Day.

Mohammedan Sporting Club came from a goal down to beat Rahmatganj MFS 2-1 in a Bangladesh Premier League fixture at the Bangabandhu National Stadium yesterday.

The Daily Star (DS): You must have been disappointed by the result of the series, but you must also be happy about your performances with the bat.

A second-string New Zealand side, composed of players who will not make the cut for the Kiwis’ squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup, is set to visit Bangladesh for T20Is next month, with the Tigers in high spirits after successive series triumphs, including a first-ever bilateral series win over Australia.

The rumble of truck engines of the 2nd Field Regiment disturbed the evening quietness at Dhaka cantonment. Loaded with 105mm cannons, the heavy-duty trucks began heading from the southern end of the cantonment to the under-construction airport on the capital’s edge.

Bangladesh and Bangalees have many heroes. But Bangabandhu shines far above all. While our other heroes may be matchless examples of excellence in their own respective fields, or a multiple of them, Bangabandhu’s achievement is that he led us to having a country that we could call our own.

The life and works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman will be screened on the famous Times Square billboard in New York for 24 hours beginning from midnight until 11:59 pm today as part of the celebrations for Bangabandhu’s birth centenary.

A fire broke out in a room next to the emergency department on the ground floor of Cumilla Medical College Hospital's Covid unit today, at around 2:15 pm, when an oxygen cylinder leaked while being replaced.

A police officer in Habiganj’s Ajmiriganj upazila today claimed that he received his second dose of Covid-19 vaccine, Sinopharm, which differed from the first jab.

One hundred and seventy-eight people died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

More than 20 Rohingyas are reportedly missing after a boat carrying 30 Rohingyas capsized in the Bay of Bengal early today while fleeing from Bhasan Char.

At least 257 people with dengue fever were admitted to hospitals in the country in 24 hours till 8am today.

The High Court in a full verdict has declared the government’s decision of allowing homeopathy, unani and ayurvedic healthcare professionals to use "Dr" before their names "illegal".

A Panchagarh court has ordered the Officer-in-Charge of Debiganj Police Station to thoroughly investigate a couple's sufferings after they refused to follow a hilla marriage fatwa imposed by local influential people.

Waterway movement through Shimulia-Banglabazar route resumed this morning, nine hours after suspension due to strong current in the Padma river.

Rab today arrested six alleged members of a garment cargo robbery gang and recovered goods worth around Tk 6 crore from Narayanganj’s Bandar area.

Detectives have pressed charges against Uttara Club Limited's former president Nasir Uddin Mahmud and his associate Tuhin Siddique Omi in a case filed with Airport Police Station under the Narcotics Control Act.