Yunus leaves for Rome today to join WFF event

Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus will leave for Rome, Italy, today to attend a flagship event of the World Food Forum (WFF).
11 October 2025

Teacher who accused BNP leader of rape held in a gold smuggling case

The BNP leader Sharif allegedly lured the victim teacher with a false promise of marriage
11 October 2025

LPG remains overlooked despite great potentials

The country’s liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector has grown on its own and remained largely overlooked for years even though it could serve as an alternative fuel amid the ongoing pipeline gas shortage, speakers said at a policy conclave yesterday.
11 October 2025

‘Israeli forces tried to instil fear in us’

Photographer-activist Shahidul Alam yesterday said he was subjected to psychological abuse during his detention by Israeli authorities.
11 October 2025

ICT Cases: Army takes 15 officers into custody

The army has taken 15 officers into custody after they were formally charged in three cases at the International Crimes Tribunal over enforced disappearances during the Awami League rule and killings during the July uprising.
11 October 2025

Honouring the voices that keep Nazrul’s legacy alive

The ninth anniversary of Gems of Nazrul was celebrated with a musical event titled “Nirjharini” at The Daily Star Centre in Dhaka yesterday.
11 October 2025

Police disperse JP rally in Kakrail

Police used water cannons and tear gas to disperse a Jatiya Party rally outside its central office in Kakrail yesterday, forcing organisers to cancel the event.
11 October 2025

Hope rekindled as bone marrow unit resumes at DMCH

When Rejoan Rashid Fahad was admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) over a decade ago with non-Hodgkin lymphoma, a form of blood cancer, few believed he would survive.
11 October 2025

BNP calls PR party-centric, Jamaat says it reflects people’s voice

Two major political parties -- BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami -- took opposing positions on the proportional representation (PR) system at a discussion in Dhaka yesterday.
11 October 2025

Farewell to a beloved teacher

Rain fell steadily on Dhaka yesterday, soft and mournful, as friends, students, and admirers gathered to bid farewell to Professor Emeritus Syed Manzoorul Islam. The raindrops mingled with tears, blurring faces and flowers alike, as one of the country’s most beloved teachers was laid to rest.
11 October 2025

Students’ union elections: Accommodation top priority

Mahfuzur also mentioned that his panel is not affiliated with any political party
11 October 2025

Students’ union Elections: Will serve students, not any party

He said holding the Cucsu election after 36 years is a major achievement for post-July Bangladesh
11 October 2025

Quotes of the day

Quotes of the day
11 October 2025

Niaz Ahmed Chowdhury passes away

Niaz Ahmed Choudhury passed away at Evercare Hospital yesterday, at the age of 80, said a press release.
11 October 2025

‘Govt following Hasina’s path in Ctg port deal’

Eminent economist Prof Anu Muhammad yesterday accused the interim government of following the path of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina by deciding to hand over the New Mooring Container Terminal of Chattogram Port to UAE-based operator DP World without any tender or public consultation.
11 October 2025

Scrap restrictive rules for polls coverage

Journalists engaged in election reporting have urged the Election Commission to withdraw the provision requiring them to inform presiding officers before entering polling centres and the rule limiting their stay inside polling booths to 10 minutes.
11 October 2025

‘Probe blast outside Tejgaon church’

The Catholic community has urged the government to take immediate legal steps to investigate the crude bomb explosion outside Holy Rosary Church in Dhaka’s Tejgaon and ensure that believers of all faiths can live and worship without fear.
11 October 2025

Man, grandson killed as bus hits cars

A man and his grandson were killed, and several others injured, when a bus hit them and rammed into several cars in Dhaka’s Gabtoli yesterday.
11 October 2025

NCP weighing its paths to JS

Nearly half of the NCP’s central leaders favour forging an alliance with the BNP ahead of the 13th national election in February.
11 October 2025

Justice key to protecting armed forces’ honour: BNP

Fair and impartial adjudication of crimes is extremely important for protecting the country’s democracy, human rights, and the professionalism of the armed forces, the BNP has said.
11 October 2025