A pregnant woman was killed in an attack by her fathers’ rivals in Bogura’s Sonatala upazila today, according to witnesses.

Evercare Hospital Dhaka celebrated International Epilepsy day at the Neurology Department on 8 February 2021, attended by consultants of neurology and other departments, as well as senior management of the hospital, with Dr. Sanjay K. Pathare, Director, medical services addressing the meeting as the chief guest.

Twelve superintendent officials of police (SP-ranked), including Kushtia’s SP SM Tanvir Arafath, have been transferred. The home ministry issued a notice in this regard today.

Khandakar Omar Farhan, Managing Partner and Kayes Siddiqui, CEO of Smoke Music Cafe speaks to The Daily Star about the story behind the emergence of Smoke Music Cafe, Which has especially picked up distinction for its eccentric theme & atmosphere. They talked about their journey from opening up one of the first roof-top restaurants with a unique theme to establishing a dining destination that attract guests from various walks of life.

Children will be more interested towards exploring Bangabandhu’s life owing to the Graphic Novel “Mujib” and his childhood stories will be intriguing to them, said eminent litterateur and educationist Dr Muhammed Zafar Iqbal yesterday.

Myanmar police on Monday warned protesters to disperse or face force shortly after state television signalled impending action to stifle mass demonstrations against a military coup and the arrest of elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Roquibul Hasan was the distinguished guest on the thirteenth episode of IPDC Ogroj about his journey in the cricketing world, what turned him into a household name as a legend of our cricketing history and his outspoken love for his country that he showcased with bold displays of patriotism. The session was moderated by venerated banker Anis A. Khan.

Footsteps Bangladesh, a renowned next generation development organization, has implemented a public drinking water system under Project Trishna for doctors, staff, patients and their families at The National Institute of Cancer Research & Hospital (NICRH), in partnership with The City Bank Limited and Bangladesh Cancer Aid Trust - BANCAT. The inauguration ceremony took place on 7 February, 2021 at the hospital, NICRH, Mohakhali, TB Gate Road Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Australian institution Monash College in partnership with Eduko Pathways, Bangladesh is organising a teacher training workshop on 12 February 2021 to provide online training to all school and college teachers in Bangladesh. The workshop is supported by the Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australian Government. The Daily Star is the sole media partner for this workshop.

A Himalayan vulture (Gyps himalayensis) was rescued from Phulpur upazila of Mymensingh yesterday.

Sixteen people have died from Covid-19 in 24 hours (till 8am today), according to a press release issued by the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS).

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today instructed the authorities concerned for reducing the age limit from 55 to 40 years -- to get registered for Covid-19 vaccination -- aiming to expand and accelerate the drive.

Australia has demanded Myanmar immediately release an Australian adviser to Aung San Suu Kyi’s government who was detained in a military coup, an official said today.

Government organisations and departments are “not serious enough” about curbing corruption, said Iqbal Mahmood, chairman of Anti-Corruption Commission, today.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a fervent appeal to protesting farmers to end their agitation against the three new farm laws, renewing an offer of talks to resolve their concerns.

A Dhaka tribunal today deferred hearing till February 18 on the probe report submitted by police, clearing Mohammad Erfan Salim -- son of Awami League lawmaker Haji Mohammad Salim -- from an arms case.

The High Court has set February 22 for hearing the rule that questioned legality of the parliamentary membership of Mohammad Shahid Islam alias Kazi Papul for providing false information to the Election Commission through his affidavit.

The High Court today granted anticipatory bail to Shariful Islam Jinnah, Jatiya Party lawmaker from Bogura-2, for three weeks in a corruption case filed for amassing wealth illegally and concealing wealth information.

Eighteen people were confirmed dead on Monday and at least 200 others were missing after a devastating flash flood in India thought to have been caused by a chunk of glacier breaking off.

People aged 40 years and above will be allowed to take Covid-19 vaccine, Health Minister Zahid Maleque said today.