Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan yesterday described his visit as the “first step” towards elevating Bangladesh-Türkiye relations to a “strategic” level.

Al-Muslim Group laid off 1,868 workers from its seven garment factories in Savar, citing a downturn in business, a move that sparked protests and allegations of labour law violations.

The lease process of the New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT) of Chattogram Port has returned to the spotlight after the Ministry of Shipping issued two letters on the same day carrying seemingly different instructions.

Sukanta Halder, staff reporter at The Daily Star, has won the Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award 2025 in recognition of his outstanding reporting on Bangladesh’s agriculture and agro-processing sectors.

The government launched a three-month nationwide campaign yesterday to raise public awareness about dengue prevention, eliminate Aedes mosquito breeding sites, and ensure a clean environment.

Mango is part of Bengal’s history, culture, and daily life, but early harvesting, poor processing, and weak export facilities are preventing Bangladesh from realising the fruit’s full value, speakers said yesterday.

Ctg journos working in Dhaka announce 2026-2028 executive committee

Traffickers lure victims with promises of jobs abroad, Coast Guard says

Victim dies en route to hospital; police investigating circumstances of shooting

Prime minister says soil, local environment must guide plantation efforts; 25cr tree programme planned

Annual foreign minister-level meeting also planned to strengthen strategic cooperation

Says govt working to restore sector after years of corruption and mismanagement

Activists cite growing uncertainty over implementation of CHT Peace Accord

Association warns of nationwide programme from July 1 if demand remains unmet

Meeting discusses implementation plans and activities marking World Environment Day

Passengers suffer in heat as vehicles remain stuck for hours

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers, who lost their lives while serving with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA) in Kadugli, Sudan, were posthumously honoured with the prestigious Dag Hammarskjöld Medal

Meeting in Dhaka focuses on cooperation in trade, education, technology and Rohingya crisis

Today is the ninth death anniversary of Latifur Rahman, former chief justice and chief adviser to a caretaker government, said a press release.

The performances of ministers, state ministers, and lawmakers are under close scrutiny as Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has begun reviewing their efforts to deliver on the BNP’s election pledges, advance development initiatives, and maintain party discipline.