Bangladesh and the US have formally signed a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation in the energy sector, aiming to enhance Bangladesh’s long-term energy security.

Twelve more children died of measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 451.

Electricity consumers are set to face higher bills as the government considers combining tariff hikes with the restructuring of residential billing slabs in a move that could sharply raise costs for middle-range users.

The media must help society identify its failings and retain public trust through truthful, credible and independent journalism, said speakers at a discussion marking The Daily Star’s 35th anniversary in Rajshahi yesterday.

At least one deputy inspector general (DIG) and three superintendents of police (SPs) said senior officials repeatedly instructed them not to consider political identity during anti-drug and anti-extortion drives.

Confusion has emerged over the identity of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Memorial Park in Gulshan, Dhaka, after five new signboards reading “Gulshan Central Park and Sports Complex” were installed there.

The two Dhaka city corporations have so far completed the leasing process for 17 makeshift cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with most leases going to BNP leaders or individuals linked to the party.

Operation launched on May 13 after 4 fishermen were abducted

Police recovers Bangladesh and Global Studies scripts

Accused allegedly tried to rape woman at an Ashrayan project house; police say he is absconding

State Minister Shama Obaed Islam meets UN Assistant Secretary‑General in New York

Agreement aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s long-term energy security through diversified sourcing, knowledge exchange

BNP-backed lawyers win 13 of the 14 posts, including presidency, secretary

Dense trees, cool shade, birdsong, and cattle grazing peacefully on stretches of green grass -- the area behind Rajshahi University’s Boddhobhumi has long been known as a quiet natural retreat on the campus.

Sheikh Rustam Ali stood at the edge of his field in silence, watching workers wade through knee-deep water to salvage what little remained of his Boro crop.

Students of Jahangirnagar University have given the university administration a 48-hour ultimatum to arrest the suspect accused of attempting to rape a female student on campus, warning of tougher protests if their demands are not met.

The support system for returning migrant workers needs a radical overhaul, said experts and policymakers at a national event yesterday.

The government yesterday appointed new vice-chancellors to 11 public universities.

Remedial education can help struggling primary students only if schools ensure dedicated class time, trained teachers, learning materials, parental support and regular monitoring, a new study has found.

Streets in Dhaka are beginning to show clear signs of a behavioural shift following the introduction of the AI-based Road Transport Act Violation Detection System by the Dhaka Metropolitan Police.