4 ‘Neo JMB militants’ surrender at Ashulia den

Four alleged militants surrender to law enforcers who conduct a raid at a suspected militant hideout in Ashulia of Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka. The arrestees -- Mozammel Huq, Rashedul Nabi, Ifran Alom and Alamgir Hossain -- are aides of “Neo JMB” militant suspect Tamim Dari, Rab said.
16 July 2017, 02:05 AM

Chalachitro Shilpi Samiti leaders explain ban on Shakib Khan

In this latest episode of ‘Uncensored with Rafi Hossain!’ celebrities Zayed Khan, Popy and Symon Sadik sit with The Daily Star for an exclusive interview.
10 July 2017, 09:27 AM

Fresh water ATM booth opens in Dhaka

To address clean water crisis in some pockets in Dhaka, WASA introduces a fresh water booth in Fakirapool area with the idea of dispensing fresh water to customers.
5 July 2017, 12:03 PM

A riot of colours

It is indeed a fiesta of foliages and plants. A riot of colours; colours of flowers - that come in all shades and hues.
4 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Interactive multimedia: Gulshan café attack and its aftermath

Here is a presentation of law enforcer's crackdown on militancy across Bangladesh since the Gulshan cafe attack on July 1, 2016. After the country's first ever hostage killing incident at Holey Artisan Bakery, these anti-militancy operations were carried out following a zero tolerance stance of the government.
3 July 2017, 11:44 AM

Remembering Faraaz Hossain

Faraaz’s mother Simeen Hossain and his brother Zaraif Hossain share with us Faraaz’s memories, and his exemplary story of courage and humanity. Twenty- year old Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain sacrificed his life for his friends Abinta Kabir and Tarishi Jain during the Holey Artisan Bakery attack on July 1, 2016, in which 22 innocent people were killed.
30 June 2017, 15:06 PM

Tourist destination: 4 waterfalls of Mirsharai

Even two years ago the Napittyachora village in Mirsharai upazila of Chittagong was rarely visited by outsiders. But now, several hundred tourists pay their visit on a daily basis.
27 June 2017, 06:43 AM

Making the ‘shitol pati’ of Pirojpur

Locally known as “shitol pati”, the intricately woven mats are cool to the touch even during the scorching summer heat.
21 June 2017, 07:00 AM

‘Awareness can prevent chikungunya’

Chikungunya can be prevented if people are more aware and keep their surroundings clean, Health and Family Welfare Minister Mohammad Nasim says.
17 June 2017, 07:54 AM

Horror haunts the valley of Longadu

Now, the affected villages resemble a deserted wasteland. Villagers say they cannot yet muster the courage to return to their lands, where they would have to start from scratch.
12 June 2017, 06:47 AM

Dhaka’s stunt bikers on one wheel

If you have seen the Marvel film Ghost Rider, you have seen Hollywood stuntmen performing all kinds of motorcycle stunts. But have you seen anyone in Dhaka trying to play Ghost Rider?
7 June 2017, 08:51 AM

[WATCH] What really happened during cop raid at BNP Gulshan office?

After entering the office, the police officials turned off the CCTV cameras and also damaged some of the cameras, Rashed Ahmed, an employee of Khaleda Zia's Gulshan office, says.
20 May 2017, 09:33 AM

Bus vandalised in Farmgate over ‘fare row’

A bus is vandalised in the busy Farmgate area of Dhaka as a result of what witnesses are saying an altercation with students over fare.
15 May 2017, 07:40 AM

The Daily Star-IPDC initiative brings change-makers under the spotlight

IPDC Finance Limited in association with The Daily Star presented the first “Unsung Women Nation Builders Awards” to seven women at a packed auditorium of the Krishibid institution near Farmgate, acknowledging their unique contributions to the socio-economic development of the country.
4 May 2017, 15:16 PM

‘Banglar Nani’ indomitable at 90, provides free healthcare in Lalmonirhat

Almost 90 years of age, Lalmonirhat’s Jahiron Bewa or “Banglar Nani” as she is popularly called, continues to provide free healthcare services to rural people in her area.
4 May 2017, 07:59 AM

Rana Plaza victims demand trial of culprits

At the fourth anniversary of the world’s biggest workplace disaster, Rana Plaza victims and labour activists re-echo demand for punishment of culprits responsible.
24 April 2017, 05:20 AM

Suchitra Sen’s Pabna house now open for all

The house of legendary actress Suchitra Sen, located in Gopalpur Hem Sagor Lane of Pabna, is now open for all thanks to the Pabna district administration.
18 April 2017, 08:32 AM

Good humans love animals: Story of PAW

When the first wolf was fed by a human, it became the first dog. Since then this animal has been helping human as a loyal friend. They helped us in hunting and worked as the most trusted sentinel but in the modern civilisation that job has been replaced by super markets and CCTV cameras. And our most trusted friend got thrown out onto the street.
16 April 2017, 06:42 AM

With a message of good for all

Ushering all forces of good to stand against the darkness and evil, the "Mongol Shovajatra" rally beckons the Bangla New Year.
14 April 2017, 11:23 AM

[WATCH] Milkman shows you don’t need a lot of money to help people

Joynal is no millionaire or influential politician. He is merely a milkman now. Yet, he built a hospital in the remote Taan Hashadia village of Mymensingh to serve the people for free, and also a primary school for the children in the village, proving that where there is a will, there is a way.
12 April 2017, 10:43 AM