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2 'Proloy gang' members suspended from DU

The Dhaka University authorities today suspended two of its students who were known for their involvement with "Proloy gang", which recently came under the spotlight for different reasons.
28 March 2023, 11:51 AM

Sultana fell sick on way to police station: Rab

Rab today claimed that Sultana Jasmine, who died in custody on March 24, had initially fallen ill while being taken to a police station on March 22
28 March 2023, 11:46 AM

13 Jamaat leaders, activists arrested in Dhaka

Gulshan police arrested 13 leaders and activists of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, including two women, from Dhaka’s Shahjadpur area last night.
28 March 2023, 11:03 AM

1 Covid-19 death in 24hrs, current positivity rate 0.37%

One person died from Covid-19 in 24 hours till 8:00 am today, said a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).
28 March 2023, 10:51 AM

HC verdict on Zahangir’s GCC mayoral post on Thursday

The High Court will deliver on Thursday the verdict on whether Mohammad Zahangir Alam will get back the mayoral post of Gazipur City Corporation (GCC)
28 March 2023, 07:34 AM

Rains likely in parts of the country in next 24 hours

The Met office has predicted rain or thundershowers in parts of the country in the 24 hours from 9:00am today.
28 March 2023, 06:56 AM

PM slams BNP's call for movement in Ramadan

Prime Minister and Awami League (AL) President Sheikh Hasina today denounced the BNP's call for movement in the month of Ramadan disregarding its sanctity and peace in public life.
27 March 2023, 09:29 AM

Kids explore novo theatre, military museum for free on holiday

Six-year-old Mohammad Aqib was seen playing in the kids' zone at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Novo Theatre, the only planetarium in Bangladesh.
26 March 2023, 12:13 PM

DU student assaulted on campus

A Dhaka University student was assaulted by a gang of fellow students on campus last evening.
26 March 2023, 10:38 AM

Still fighting for democracy: Fakhrul

Secretary General of BNP Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir today said fighting for democracy even after 52 years of independence is unfortunate.
26 March 2023, 07:17 AM

PM unveils commemorative postage stamp on Independence Day

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today released commemorative postage stamp marking the Independence Day.
26 March 2023, 07:02 AM

Overtrump - a missed opportunity?

Overtrump is the first series directed by Bashar Georges, starring Chanchal Chowdhury, Mustafa Manowar, FS Naim, Samira Khan Mahi, Sharif Siraj, Ashna Habib Bhavna, Zeesan, amongst others.
24 March 2023, 09:14 AM

Bhutan FM sends Independence Day greetings to Momen

Bhutan's Foreign Minister Tandi Dorji extended warm greetings and felicitations to Foreign Minister AK Abdul Momen and the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Independence Day, to be observed on March 26.
23 March 2023, 08:30 AM

Sustained democracy made Bangladesh's development possible: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today said the unprecedented development of Bangladesh has been possible due to the unhindered democratic process since 2008.
23 March 2023, 08:19 AM

PM confers Swadhinata Padak to 9 individuals, one institution 

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today handed over Swadhinata Padak (Independence Award) to nine individuals and one institution in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the country.
23 March 2023, 05:54 AM
22 March 2023, 15:45 PM

What’s the US’ message on Bangladesh's election and Burma Act?

US Ambassador Peter Haas shares his views during his visit to The Daily Star on March 19
22 March 2023, 15:01 PM

Unicef to raise funds for malnourished children during Ramadan

Unicef, for the first time, has launched a large-scale campaign to raise funds for malnourished children in Bangladesh this Ramadan
22 March 2023, 12:50 PM

Buet opens biomedical research lab

A state-of-the-art laboratory for biomedical research was launched at the Biomedical Engineering department in Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (Buet)
22 March 2023, 12:45 PM

DNCC to monitor kitchen markets during Ramadan: Mayor Atiqul

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Md Atiqul Islam today said they would monitor the kitchen markets strictly to keep supply of daily essentials and its prices in a stable state during the month of Ramadan.
22 March 2023, 11:05 AM