Bangladesh

Businesswoman stabbed to death in Gazipur; former Chhatra Dal leader detained

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Commit to women-centred energy policies in manifestos

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Feb 12 voter turnout may surpass 1991 polls: Touhid

-882 SEC(s) ago National Election 2026

FEBruary 12 Election | Dhaka-18 / Civic reforms, bridging urban divides top candidate agendas

-882 SEC(s) ago National Election 2026

A day on the campaign trail with Nabila Tasnid

-882 SEC(s) ago National Election 2026

HC issues rule over Limon’s shooting, compensation

-882 SEC(s) ago Bangladesh

Begum Waheeda Wasiuddin passes away

-882 SEC(s) ago Bangladesh

Tobacco sales banned near health facilities

-922 SEC(s) ago Bangladesh

Series of fires at households sparks panic in Mirsarai

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Travel ban on DNCC administrator

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Patuakhali fishermen ready to venture into sea as 22-day fishing ban ends tonight

Ban was successful, district fisheries officer says

25 October 2025, 10:29 AM

Retired officials from 25 BCS cadres allege discrimination in retrospective promotions

They claim administration cadre received disproportionate benefits

25 October 2025, 10:01 AM

Cox’s Bazar fishermen set to return to sea tonight as 22-day ban ends tonight

Uncertainty looms over fishermen’s fate as depression forms Bay of Bengal

25 October 2025, 07:44 AM

One dead, 30 injured in clash following dispute over Ludo in Brahmanbaria

Violence reignited after a failed compensation settlement from an earlier arbitration over a Ramadan Ludo quarrel

25 October 2025, 05:59 AM

Rezwan’s floating school wins Unesco Confucius prize

Bangladeshi architect Mohammed Rezwan’s solar-powered floating schools have received the Unesco Confucius Prize for Literacy 2025, one of the world’s highest honours for advancing education and lifelong learning.

24 October 2025, 21:18 PM

Dengue Surge: Mitford hospital stretched to the limit

It was around 1:00pm on Thursday when this correspondent entered one of the medicine wards at Mitford hospital in Old Dhaka. Just at the entrance, two women were found wailing -- they had just lost a loved one to dengue.

24 October 2025, 21:16 PM

‘Ahmad Rafique was a social revolutionary’

Although Language Movement veteran Ahmad Rafique could not practise as a doctor after completing his medical degree, he chose instead to become a “doctor of society,” dedicating his life to bringing social change, said speakers at a memorial meeting yesterday.

24 October 2025, 21:16 PM

A life devoted to progressive politics

Badruddin Umar was a shining example of intellectual courage -- one of the very few academics who made the full transition from academia into politics, said Prof Rehman Sobhan yesterday, paying tribute to the late thinker and political activist.

24 October 2025, 18:48 PM

Dhaka on a perilous path: Lax rules, weak oversight fuel unplanned expansion

Near-unregulated vertical expansion put immense pressure on utilities and infrastructure, worsened traffic congestion, compromised fire safety

24 October 2025, 18:46 PM

Govt project to save 4 rivers around Dhaka falters

Even 16 years after HC directive to restore Dhaka’s four rivers to their original state, the govt has yet to complete even half of the work

24 October 2025, 18:20 PM

Cox’s Bazar airport upgrade put on hold

The Ministry of Civil Aviation and Tourism has asked the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) to suspend its activities related to turning the Cox’s Bazar domestic airport into an international one.

24 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Phulpur road in M’singh unrepaired for 50 years

The two-kilometre road stretching from Kulirkanda to Ushumpur in Mymensingh’s Phulpur upazila has remained earthen for around 50 years, causing immense suffering to hundreds of people.

24 October 2025, 18:00 PM

Honouring two stellar women

The 6th winner announcement ceremony of bti-The Daily Star Stellar Women 2025 took place on October 16 at bti Celebration Point, honouring two extraordinary changemakers who have made remarkable contributions to society through their dedication and impact.

24 October 2025, 18:00 PM