Bangladeshi workers lured to Russia for jobs were forced to fight in the war in Ukraine
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Bangladesh
Women’s rights activists urge EC to ensure security, gender-sensitive polls
21 MIN(s) ago
Bangladesh
‘What will this bail change?’ Grief eclipses relief for BCL leader Saddam’s family
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Bangladesh
Derailment halts Dhaka-Ctg-Sylhet train services
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Bangladesh
10 journos hurt in attack in Narsingdi
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Crime & Justice
Beware of 1971 collaborators
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Politics
Jamaat, NCP allege election code breaches
4 hour(s) ago
Politics
Tribute to Mark Tully / A witness to Bangladesh’s Liberation War
8 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
Sarba Mitra offers to resign after latest controversy
9 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
BCL leader gets bail 3 days after deaths of wife, child
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Crime & Justice
HC issues dissenting verdict on writ petition over NTC operations
The bench will now send the petition along with the dissenting verdict to the chief justice for a decision
4 December 2025, 07:13 AM
CA urges SPs to ensure free, fair polls
Instructs them to extend full cooperation in ensuring fair polls
4 December 2025, 06:39 AM
Yunus-led interim govt justified: SC
The Appellate Division upholds HC verdict on govt formation in 2024
4 December 2025, 04:19 AM
Govt calls for nationwide prayers for Khaleda Zia after Juma prayers
Statement issued by the chief adviser was shared this morning
4 December 2025, 03:46 AM
Newly formed Editors’ Council committee holds first meeting
The newly elected executive committee of the Editors' Council has held its first meeting at The Daily Star Centre in the capital.
3 December 2025, 22:06 PM
Noakhali Municipality: Residents suffer due to poor drainage system
Residents of the 150-year-old Noakhali municipality have long suffered due to a poor drainage system.
3 December 2025, 21:34 PM
CA urges armed forces to play ‘historic role’ in polls
Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus yesterday lauded the enduring contributions of the Bangladesh Armed Forces to national security, development, and nation-building.
3 December 2025, 18:21 PM
Yunus visits Khaleda at hospital
Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday visited Evercare Hospital to enquire about the health of BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia.
3 December 2025, 18:19 PM
Khaleda’s condition unchanged
BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia’s health condition remains unchanged, and a specialist from the United Kingdom is assisting in her treatment.
3 December 2025, 18:18 PM
Resort boom ravages forests on Sonadia Island
A spree of resort construction on Sonadia Island under Moheshkhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar is causing severe damage to forestland and wildlife.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM
5 more die of dengue, 490 get hospitalised
At least five dengue patients died while 490 others were hospitalised in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM
‘AL, Jamaat were always a better match’
BNP Standing Committee member Mirza Abbas yesterday said Jamaat-e-Islami had never been able to practise civil politics and Awami League had always been a better match for the party.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Media freedom crucial for free and fair polls
As Bangladesh approaches a critical election early next year, responsible and independent journalism will be crucial in ensuring a free and fair poll, said two foreign diplomats at a media freedom event yesterday.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Consider health of Khaleda before announcing election date
The National Citizen Party yesterday urged the Election Commission to consider the illness of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia and the country’s current political situation before announcing the schedule for the upcoming 13th national election, scheduled for next February.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Prosecution details harrowing accounts in Rab-run cells
The prosecution yesterday presented harrowing accounts of enforced disappearances and torture inside Rab-run TFI cells as the International Crimes Tribunal-1 began hearing the charge framing against Sheikh Hasina and 16 others.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Strengthen survey, analyse data for safety
Timely surveys, data collection, and analysis are crucial for preparing for potential major earthquakes, with Bangladesh sitting on a geologically active zone, said experts at an event yesterday.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Protests, counter-protests escalate over ordinance
Students and teachers from the seven affiliated colleges yesterday staged separate demonstrations over the proposed Dhaka Central University ordinance.
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Chinese medical team arrives in Dhaka to assist Khaleda's treatment
Team comprises four members; will assist local doctors
3 December 2025, 17:08 PM
ACC approves case against former commissioner
Allegations tied to illegal reductions of call rate leading to Tk 9,010 crore loss
3 December 2025, 15:56 PM
ICT receives report naming Joy, Salman, Anisul, and Palak
Investigation cites alleged crimes against humanity during July uprising
3 December 2025, 14:29 PM