Commercial courts introduced to settle business disputes faster

Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
14 January 2026, 23:48 PM

From bricklayer to record-breaker: Brentford's Thiago eyes World Cup berth

Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.
14 January 2026, 11:49 AM

Labour rights group calls for dignified living standard

Labour activists yesterday presented a 15-point manifesto to political parties and key stakeholders, urging them to prioritise labour rights and social justice in the next national election. Under the banner of the National Workers’ Rights Advocacy Alliance, the manifesto was unveiled at the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre. The programme was attended by representatives from different political parties.
13 January 2026, 00:35 AM

DSEX reshuffle lays bare market irrationality

It drops Unilever, adds mostly junk stocks
13 January 2026, 00:33 AM

Trade flows through Ctg, but power stays in Dhaka

Businesses voice frustration over policy concentration
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Garment exports to US grew 15% in Jan-Oct

Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports to the United States, the country’s largest single-market destination, grew more than 15 percent year-on-year to $7.08 billion in the January-October period, according to US government data.
11 January 2026, 00:00 AM

BCB alerts ICC to security concerns

The board is now waiting for ICC's response, which could determine whether or not Bangladesh participate in the event, set to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
9 January 2026, 13:00 PM

Uneasy recovery: strong reserves, weak exports

Record remittances and recovering foreign-exchange reserves offer a rare cushion, but weakening exports expose vulnerabilities
9 January 2026, 06:00 AM

Potato Paradox: Just another curry on the rice plate? This will not solve the price problem

Bangladesh largely views the crop as just another vegetable eaten with rice
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Cyber Crime Bangladesh

Many women face online harassment, blackmail, and fake profiles. In this Star Discourse episode, host Bulbul Hasan speaks with writer Maskhawaath Ahsan and DU criminologist Umme Wara about preventing digital violence against women.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Teacher shortage disrupts academic activities

An acute shortage of teachers has left Barishal University struggling to conduct academic activities smoothly, exacerbating students’ woes with prolonged session jams.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM

Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Mithila

Mithila drops by our studio to talk about her life, career and some burning issues that divide our nation.
28 January 2024, 05:50 AM

Is a one-minute silence the solution?

The government today observed a minute's silence in Dhaka city from 10:00am to 10:01am. The ministry of environment, forests and climate change took the initiative to raise awareness about the harmful effects of noise pollution
15 October 2023, 07:10 AM

Will the law enforcement agencies protect us during elections?

In the last few years, attackers have targeted minority communities, and the law enforcers have displayed apathy or reluctance in catching the culprits, who are often linked to influential groups
12 October 2023, 06:00 AM

Why we need personal boundaries

Most people feel an unspoken need to belong to a certain group, usually one in which you believe you do not belong.
25 August 2023, 01:00 AM

Japanese mother vs Bangladeshi father: Key takeaways

Bangladesh's good reputation was marred due to the legal process and father’s use of social media to stir up support for his case.
18 August 2023, 09:00 AM