Article 70 debate irrelevant before presidential election: Gayeshwar
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh seeks ‘conducive environment’ for PM Tarique's visit to India
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Diplomacy
EC validates Mirza Fakhrul, Oli Ahmed’s nominations for presidential election
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Elections
PM releases fish fry into Brahmaputra in Kishoreganj
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Bangladesh
Scrutiny of presidential election nominations underway
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Elections
PM leaves Dhaka for Kishoreganj on daylong tour
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Bangladesh
Dengue claims 2 more lives, death toll 67
16 August 2026
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Bangladesh
‘People-to-people ties at heart of our friendship’
16 August 2026
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Diplomacy
Circulation managers now in charge of newspaper distribution
16 August 2026
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Bangladesh
Rail link with Sylhet snapped as oil wagon derails
Udayan and Upaban Express remain stranded at Sylhet station
29 November 2025
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Four abandoned grenades found in Dhaka’s Sarulia
Serial numbers on grenades appear tampered, Rab says
29 November 2025
Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF along Chuadanga Border
The body will be returned to Bangladesh after autopsy
29 November 2025
‘Top drug dealer’ Bunia Sohel critically injured in rival attack in Mohammadpur
Sohel attacked over local dominance at Geneva Camp
29 November 2025
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
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Khaleda Zia a swift recovery
Praises BNP chairperson’s contributions to Bangladesh
29 November 2025
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
Two cases filed over Ishwardi clash between BNP, Jamaat supporters
Jamaat men opened fire during the incident, BNP nominee alleges
29 November 2025
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
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
Four journos injured in attack 'led by BNP leader' in Mymensingh’s Trishal
Case filed; two arrested
29 November 2025
Voter confidence remains fragile: Debapriya
People fear polls may be postponed or lack credibility despite willingness to vote, he says
29 November 2025