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Oath for constitution reform council must follow due process: Home minister

Govt would implement July National Charter as well as pledges made in its election manifesto, he says
5 hour(s) ago

DU suspends three students for harassing two women at TSC last month

Disciplinary action follows probe into February 24 incident
7 hour(s) ago

Social attitudes must shift to ensure gender equality: Bobby Hajjaj

Youth dialogue at British Council marks International Women’s Day, bringing students, policymakers and diplomats together on gender equality.
9 hour(s) ago

‘Nirbhaya’ Award celebrates five women driving change in their communities

Joint initiative by UNDP Bangladesh and The Daily Star marks International Women’s Day
9 hour(s) ago

Tofazzal's murder: Arrest warrants issued against 22 DU students

Out of the 28 accused, six gave confessional statements after their arrest
10 March 2026, 15:52 PM

ICT to conduct internal investigation over bribery allegations against prosecutor: Aminul

Says any hint of corruption among prosecutors would not be tolerate
10 March 2026, 14:43 PM

Two chicken traders killed as truck hits rickshaw-van near Bangabhaban

Victims were returning to Shantinagar from Kaptan Bazar when the accident occurred
10 March 2026, 10:24 AM

Auto-rickshaw driver hacked to death in Dhaka’s Shantibagh

Family alleges local drug dealers behind the killing; police investigating
10 March 2026, 10:00 AM

Hadi murder: Bangladesh awaits consular access to suspects held in India, says Shama Obaed

Extradition possible under treaty if identities are confirmed, state minister for foreign affairs says
9 March 2026, 19:56 PM

HC rejects bail of accused in The Daily Star office attack case

Bail petition rejected as it was not properly presented before HC bench, says deputy attorney general
9 March 2026, 19:24 PM

Abdus Salam Bepari steps down as Dhaka WASA MD

Resignation comes as CID probes allegations of money laundering, acquiring assets in US and Canada
9 March 2026, 17:06 PM

JCD lays siege to JnU VC office over attack on journalists

Accuses university administration of bias
8 March 2026, 17:11 PM

Govt declares March 18 a public holiday

Offices to remain closed between Shab-e-Qadr and Eid-ul-Fitr; essential services exempt
8 March 2026, 16:18 PM

‘Let’s go to war’: PM’s remark briefly catches staff off guard

Tarique Rahman was referring to the daily challenges of governing and nation-building, Press Wing says
8 March 2026, 16:05 PM

HC grants Khairul Haque bail in 4 cases

Former chief justice can't be released from jail as he remains arrested in a corruption case
8 March 2026, 15:45 PM

No Independence Day illuminations this year as part of austerity measures: Home minister

Decision taken to avoid a potential fuel crisis; security preparations underway for March 25-26 national programmes
8 March 2026, 15:31 PM

Two iftar events to be hosted by Tarique Rahman on March 8 and 10 cancelled

Programmes for politicians and journalists cancelled citing global situation
8 March 2026, 15:10 PM

Govt declares Eid holidays for English medium schools from Mar 9-26

Classes to remain suspended during the period, though examinations may continue as scheduled
8 March 2026, 14:10 PM

Flight disruptions persist as 346 intl flights cancelled at Dhaka, Ctg airports in 8 days

20 flights cancelled at HSIA today; Ctg airport reports 12 cancellations amid Middle East airspace closures
7 March 2026, 15:49 PM

Not consulted on interim govt’s international agreements: Jamaat ameer

Contradicts foreign minister’s claim of prior consent
6 March 2026, 15:44 PM