Death toll from Ctg’s Halishahar gas blast rises to 4
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Accidents & Fires
NCP to contest local govt polls independently
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Politics
In a fascism-free Bangladesh, causes behind Pilkhana killings are now understood: PM
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Bangladesh
Police attacks echo old culture of repression: Jamaat ameer
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Bangladesh
Rangamati General Hospital / Tk 48.5cr expansion lies unused
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Bangladesh
17 YEARS OF BDR CARNAGE / 139 appeals over death penalty still pending
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Bangladesh
PM seeks action plans from city administrators
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Bangladesh
‘Will review Mamun file before action’
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Bangladesh
Khalilur leaves for KSA today
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Bangladesh
Portfolios allocated to PM’s 10 advisers
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Bangladesh
Laurels for tech powerhouses
4 companies, 3 individuals recognised at 10th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
29 November 2025, 18:18 PM
Khaleda’s condition ‘unchanged’; still not fit for travel
Sending her abroad now depends on the improvement of her overall condition and the recommendation of the medical board
29 November 2025, 18:18 PM
Rail link with Sylhet snapped as oil wagon derails
Udayan and Upaban Express remain stranded at Sylhet station
29 November 2025, 18:15 PM
Civic groups vow to establish good governance
An open discussion was held yesterday at a community centre in Chattogram city to exchange experiences and determine next steps for anti-corruption activities aimed at promoting integrity and good governance across various service sectors in Chattogram.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP activists wait outside Evercare for updates
BNP leaders and activists continued to gather outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday to enquire about the health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, despite repeated instructions from the party not to crowd the hospital premises.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Amra Notun award 2025: Three young changemakers honoured
Stories of Inclusion, Jol Shikha and Good Do Toys -- three youth-led initiatives -- were awarded the Amra Notun Young Changemakers Award 2025 in recognition of their efforts to drive social change.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Boost readiness as earthquake risk remains high
Bangladesh faces a high risk of major earthquakes due to its location along three active tectonic plate faults, experts warned yesterday, stressing that preparedness, public awareness and modern technology are crucial to reducing casualties and damage.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Education in Bangla key to intellectual growth
Education must begin in the mother tongue if a nation wants to preserve its cultural identity and develop a meaningful intellectual tradition, speakers said at a seminar on Friday.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Voter confidence fragile ahead of national polls
Eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya yesterday said voter confidence remains fragile, with many fearing the election may not be held at all and, even if it is, uncertainties persist over how free, fair, acceptable and participatory it will be.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Human trafficking: New law drafted as 95% of cases end in acquittal
The new ordinance updates the legal framework to meet international standards, particularly the UN protocol on migrant smuggling.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
4 journos hurt in attack ‘led by BNP leader’
Four journalists were injured in an attack allegedly carried out by a BNP leader and his followers in Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila yesterday.
29 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Four abandoned grenades found in Dhaka’s Sarulia
Serial numbers on grenades appear tampered, Rab says
29 November 2025, 17:10 PM
Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF along Chuadanga Border
The body will be returned to Bangladesh after autopsy
29 November 2025, 16:59 PM
‘Top drug dealer’ Bunia Sohel critically injured in rival attack in Mohammadpur
Sohel attacked over local dominance at Geneva Camp
29 November 2025, 16:59 PM
Madrasa student dies as speeding truck runs him over in Gazipur
Victim fell off a motorcycle while overtaking; a truck coming from behind ran over him
29 November 2025, 16:49 PM
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Khaleda Zia a swift recovery
Praises BNP chairperson’s contributions to Bangladesh
29 November 2025, 16:41 PM
7 pioneers honoured at 10th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
Four companies, three individuals awarded for contributions to digital finance, e‑commerce, health‑tech and innovation
29 November 2025, 16:21 PM
Two cases filed over Ishwardi clash between BNP, Jamaat supporters
Jamaat men opened fire during the incident, BNP nominee alleges
29 November 2025, 15:39 PM
July uprising not isolated political event but result of a decade of economic grievances: Nahid
Anti-VAT protests, quota reform and road safety movements were precursors to the uprising, he says
29 November 2025, 15:28 PM
Bangladesh moves to import additional 20MW hydropower from Nepal
Proposal builds on existing deal as Dhaka seeks to expand clean energy imports via India’s grid
29 November 2025, 14:20 PM