Syed Taki Mohammad passes away
13 September 2026
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Obituary
Cyber Protection Act draft more regressive than DSA
13 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Clogged canals worsen waterlogging in Bagerhat
13 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Man, nephew killed by lightning
13 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Over 4,000 families stranded as rivers swell in C’nawabganj
13 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Boat race returns to Titas after two years
13 September 2026
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Bangladesh
THE UNSUNG HEROES / Suria Begum: Building women athletes
13 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
THE UNSUNG HEROES / Laboni Akhter: A different kind of farming
13 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
THE UNSUNG HEROES / Razia Samad Dahlia - Still serving at 83
13 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Court without bottlenecks within everyone’s reach
13 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Four exotic animals arrive at Bangladesh National Zoo
Govt plans to modernise zoo facilities
23 June 2026
At Summer Davos, PM Tarique pitches Bangladesh as a future climate-resilience leader
Loss and Damage Fund must move from promise to delivery, he says
23 June 2026
Women drivers face social stigma, inadequate facilities: Experts
Stakeholders highlight challenges at Brac event
23 June 2026
India comments on Zahed’s return from Delhi airport
MEA says Indian immigration officials cleared him after verifying his purpose of travel
23 June 2026
Bogura locals propose new names for Mirbari, Simanta and Diganta unions
Public hearings gathered local proposals after the three names sparked controversy over their links to Mir Shahe Alam’s family
23 June 2026
Three DU teachers suspended over role during July uprising
Two other teachers relieved of academic duties
23 June 2026
HC exonerates Habiganj judge over delay in trial of child rape and murder case
The High Court today exempted the judge of the Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunal from personal appearance after she explained the reasons for her failure to complete the trial of a child rape and murder case over the past five years
23 June 2026
DMP bans sharp weapons, firecrackers during Ashura processions
Restrictions imposed to ensure public safety and preserve the religious solemnity of Tazia processions in Dhaka
23 June 2026
MV Banglar Joyjatra crosses Strait of Hormuz after 115-day ordeal
BSC vessel resumes voyage to UAE after months stranded amid regional tensions
23 June 2026
Two Gazipur factories permanently shut; 1,800 workers in limbo
Closure of Unique Washing & Dyeing and Unique Designers Ltd leaves workers anxious over jobs, unpaid dues
23 June 2026
Dhaka asks KL to invest in oil, gas exploration
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday wrapped up his two‑day official visit to Malaysia, where he made a significant push for energy and defence cooperation, a free trade agreement, and transparent labour migration.
23 June 2026
BNP, opposition to be on streets today
The ruling BNP and opposition parties will take to the streets today amid security concerns over possible flash processions by leaders and activists of the Awami League on its founding anniversary.
23 June 2026
Al’s founding anniversary: Troops, cops on alert to prevent flash processions
The government has beefed up security nationwide, deploying army personnel in six areas and stepping up vigilance in the capital as a precaution to prevent any untoward incidents surrounding today’s 77th founding anniversary of the Awami League, whose political activities are now banned.
23 June 2026
Gender inequality embedded in AI
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how information is created and consumed, but it is also reinforcing harmful gender stereotypes, increasing online violence against women and girls, and excluding women from the development of the technology itself, UN Women has warned.
23 June 2026
ACC working on draft law rolling back key reforms
The Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing a draft law that incorporates provisions from the ACC Act, 2004, and the unratified 2025 ordinance, while introducing several new proposals.
23 June 2026
Fixing labour recruitment a test for the BNP govt
During his first foreign visit to Malaysia, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought to redefine bilateral ties beyond labour migration by expanding cooperation in trade, investment and regional affairs.
23 June 2026
BPC losing Tk 78cr a day on fuel sales
Bangladesh Television (BTV) has consistently spent far beyond its earnings in recent years, with expenditure exceeding income by around seven to 12 times, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said yesterday.
23 June 2026
Star looks to deepen ties with diaspora
The Daily Star seeks to strengthen its engagement not only with readers in Bangladesh but also with those living abroad, said the newspaper’s Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, on Sunday.
23 June 2026
Revise proposed NHRC bill
Thirteen international rights groups yesterday urged the Bangladesh government to revise the proposed National Human Rights Commission Bill, 2026, calling for its alignment with international standards and for a strong, independent commission.
23 June 2026
ACC search panel formed after 110 days
The government has formed a search committee to appoint new leadership for the Anti-Corruption Commission 110 days after the previous commission resigned.
23 June 2026