Army to extend full support to govt, EC in polls

Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman yesterday said the army would extend full cooperation to the government and the Election Commission in the upcoming national election.
23 November 2025, 20:00 PM

‘You too can be made an accused’

International Crimes Tribunal Chief Prosecutor Tajul Islam yesterday warned defence counsel Nazneen Nahar, who is representing Maj Gen (relieved) Ziaul Ahsan, that she herself could face charges.
23 November 2025, 18:42 PM

Three hurt in attack during protest against baul’s arrest

Three people were injured yesterday in an attack on those protesting the arrest of baul singer Abul Sarker in Manikganj.
23 November 2025, 18:41 PM

Bangladesh on track for LDC graduation

Bangladesh is projected to lose around $8 billion in exports after graduation
23 November 2025, 18:41 PM

Sinha murder: Ex-OC Pradeep was mastermind

The High Court, in the full text of its verdict, has observed that Pradeep Kumar Das, the then officer-in-charge of Teknaf Police Station, was the mastermind behind the killing of former army officer Major (retd) Sinha Md Rashed Khan, while then sub-inspector Liaqat Ali executed the plan.
23 November 2025, 18:40 PM

NCP won’t make any seat deals to go to power

National Citizen Party Convener Nahid Islam yesterday said the party will not compromise or make any deal with any political party for seats or to go to power.
23 November 2025, 18:39 PM

‘Admin must be under our control’

The administration “must be brought under Jamaat’s control”, said Jamaat-e-Islami central working committee member Shahjahan Chowdhury in Chattogram on Saturday.
23 November 2025, 18:38 PM

Polling time, booths likely to increase

Upon receiving the government’s directive to hold a referendum alongside the upcoming 13th national election, the Election Commission has begun exploring measures to ensure both votes run smoothly.
23 November 2025, 18:37 PM

Citizens’ vigilance key to resilient democracy

Political analysts urged citizens to remain vigilant all the time, not only in holding their own governments to account, but also in questioning the global systems that help shape crises in developing nations.
23 November 2025, 18:37 PM

A daily battle for every drop

Shrinking ponds, salt-filled tubewells leave thousands relying on murky water to survive
23 November 2025, 18:37 PM

Dhaka again seeks Hasina’s extradition after death sentence

Dhaka has once again reached out to New Delhi, formally requesting the extradition of deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was sentenced to death last week by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) for crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising.
23 November 2025, 18:36 PM

16 months on, quake safety assessment facility awaits nod for launch

A project to construct and equip an institute to assess the seismic vulnerabilities of Dhaka’s buildings ended 16 months ago, but the Rajuk renewed preparations for its launch only after three earthquakes shook the country in just 32 hours.
23 November 2025, 18:35 PM

Take immediate action to prepare for earthquakes

Shaken by three quakes in 32 hours, experts at a Star roundtable urged swift, coordinated government action to minimise casualties and damage
23 November 2025, 18:34 PM

Hill market turns popular in Cox’s Bazar

Near the Burmese School in Cox’s Bazar town, several vendors from indigenous communities, most of them women, were seen on both sides of the road in a simple, modest market setup.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

We need a climate solution built on people, not projects

Friendship’s Earthshot Prize win has shifted the world’s view of Bangladesh, from that of a climate-vulnerable country to one capable of offering credible climate solutions, said the its founder Runa Khan.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

3 medical colleges, 2 universities suspend classes

Amid nationwide panic following a series of tremors, authorities have suspended academic activities at three medical colleges and two public universities in the capital.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

8 more die of dengue, 778 get hospitalised

At least eight dengue patients died while 778 others were hospitalised in 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Honourarium for imams, muazzins if elected

BNP plans to provide monthly honourarium to imams and muazzins facing financial hardship if it returns to power, said the party’s Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman yesterday.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Two custodial deaths: ASK, MSF demand judicial probe

Two rights organisations -- Ain o Salish Kendra (ASK) and Manabadhikar Shongskriti Foundation (MSF) -- have expressed concern over the recent deaths of two suspects in the custody of the Detective Branch (DB) of police.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Sack on head, OC’s quick move amid fire wins praise

Video goes viral; Gazipur warehouse blaze contained
23 November 2025, 17:51 PM