Surveyor, headteacher assaulted in Netrokona

8 accused in land dispute case; 4 held, sent to jail
21 June 2025

Next election must be free from foreign interference: Jamaat secretary general

A free, fair, and neutral election is essential to safeguard democracy, he says
21 June 2025

Over 13,000kg of govt rice seized from BNP leader’s Netrokona warehouse

During the operation, an attempt was made to remove some of the rice using a hand trolley
21 June 2025

Peace returning after London meeting: BNP leader Zahid

He also criticised Jamaat for opposing the joint press conference
21 June 2025

Academics, journalists condemn arrest of BRUR teacher Mahmudul

Teachers, journalists, and professionals from across Bangladesh have strongly condemned the arrest of Md Mahmudul Haque, assistant professor at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR), in connection with a murder case..Mahmudul was arrested on June 19 from his residence. .In a joint
21 June 2025

11 killed in two separate road accidents in Mymensingh

At least 11 people were killed and several others injured in two separate road accidents in Mymensingh yesterday
21 June 2025

DMP bans gatherings near NBR, Bida offices from tomorrow

The restriction, issued in a public notice today, will come into effect at 6:00am tomorrow and remain in place until further notice
21 June 2025

Man shot dead in Rangunia

A 34-year-old Marma man was fatally shot yesterday in Sarafbhata Union of Rangunia upazila.
20 June 2025

New political party BRP launched

A new political party named Bangladesh Republic Party (BRP) was launched yesterday under the leadership of two former military officers..Several other ex-military personnel are also involved in leading the party..The party’s chief adviser is Selim Pradhan, who came into the spotlight
20 June 2025

Freelancing lifts Rabbani out of despair

Confined to a wheelchair with no control over his lower body and limited movement in both his arms, 23-year-old Golam Rabbani of Patuakhali’s Kalapara has defied all odds to become a successful freelancer, now earning around Tk 50,000 a month.
20 June 2025

The Narode flows no more

A dry and cracked stretch of land along the eastern edge of Rajshahi is the only reminiscence of a river that once flowed there – the Narode river.
20 June 2025

Southern region: Hilsa supply surges, retail prices still high

The supply of hilsa has increased considerably, alongside a drop in wholesale prices across markets in the southern districts, following the end of a 58-day fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal.
20 June 2025

From sea to summit

On May 19, mountaineer Ikramul Hasan Shakil stood just metres away from achieving his lifelong dream -- reaching the summit of Mount Everest.
20 June 2025

Wasa water stinks

However, the state-run agency claims the water is of standard quality when it leaves their facilities
20 June 2025

Show ‘responsible behaviour’ for healthy coexistence

Everyone’s responsible behaviour is necessary to ensure good coexistence of political parties with the government, said Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Adviser Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain.
20 June 2025

Freedom fighter Habibur Rahman Pintu passes away

Habibur Rahman Pintu, a freedom fighter and father of The Daily Star’s Planning Editor Wasim Bin Habib, passed away in Satkhira early yesterday. He was 84.
20 June 2025

Indian policymakers hatching conspiracy to ‘rehabilitate’ AL - Says Rizvi

BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi Ahmed yesterday accused Indian policymakers of conspiring to “rehabilitate” the fallen Awami League.
20 June 2025

Six HSTU dorms renamed

The administration of Hajee Mohammad Danesh Science and Technology University (HSTU) in Dinajpur has renamed six residential halls and one academic building.
20 June 2025

Murder or ‘death by stroke’?

Mahamudul Haque, an assistant professor of journalism at Begum Rokeya University, Rangpur (BRUR), who had marched alongside students and citizens during the July uprising in Rangpur last year, now finds himself behind bars.
20 June 2025

NCP applies for EC reg tomorrow

Each office bearer, including the president and general secretary of the National Citizen Party (NCP), will be allowed to serve a maximum of two terms in their lifetime in either post, according to the approved draft charter adopted at the party’s sixth general meeting yesterday.
20 June 2025