264 Myanmar border, security force members now in Bangladesh: BGB

A total of 264 members of Myanmar’s border and security forces have come to Bangladesh to escape the fighting between the Myanmar army and the rebel Arakan Army at the border between the two countries, according to the BGB.
6 February 2024, 08:32 AM

Quader seeks China's role in Myanmar situation

Awami League General Secretary and Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader has said that the situation on the Bangladesh-Myanmar border is worrisome
5 February 2024, 15:07 PM

2 killed in Ghumdhum as mortar shell from Myanmar explodes in Bangladesh

Two people were killed and a child was injured as a mortar shell from across the border in Myanmar exploded in Ghumdhum union of Bandarban's Naikhongchhari upazila this afternoon
5 February 2024, 10:00 AM

Myanmar wants to take back troops who fled to Bangladesh: Hasan Mahmud

Myanmar has communicated with Bangladesh about taking back around 100 Border Guard Police (BGP) members who have been crossing the border into Bangladesh since yesterday to escape the Arakan Army's attacks, Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud said today
5 February 2024, 08:34 AM

Students stage demo for half fare for metro rail

Students of different colleges and universities in the capital have staged demonstrations at Shahbagh demanding half fare for metro rail, student rapid pass, and a minimum fare of Tk 10.
4 February 2024, 13:45 PM

Conflict in Myanmar leading to turbulent border

Almost every night, the residents of the villages near the Myanmar border in Ghumdhum union of Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban wake up to loud sounds of mortar shell explosions and bullets firing from Myanmar
1 February 2024, 13:43 PM

Coast Guard on alert to stop Rohingya infiltration

Bangladesh Coast Guard has strengthened patrolling and surveillance in Teknaf as Rohingya infiltration may start again because of the ongoing civil war in Myanmar
1 February 2024, 11:57 AM

Wait for Rohingya repatriation gets even longer

With the escalation of conflict in Myanmar, the possibility of Rohingya repatriation materialising anytime soon has become remote, heaping the challenges for the Bangladesh government in managing the displaced people in the face of shrinking humanitarian aid for them.
28 January 2024, 18:00 PM

JS devoid of ‘true opposition’ again

The 12th parliament goes into its maiden session tomorrow in the absence of a “genuine opposition” that can hold the government accountable.
28 January 2024, 18:00 PM

BNP to hold countrywide 'black flag' processions on Jan 30

BNP today announced nationwide “black flag” processions on January 30 demanding the cancellation of the " dummy parliament" and new elections under a non-partisan caretaker government
27 January 2024, 10:50 AM

Onion price soars even in peak season

It is peak harvest season, but the price of onion has soared by Tk 10 per kilogram at the capital’s kitchen markets over the last three days.
26 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Jubo League, Sramik League bring out 'machete procession' in Natore

A group of Jubo League and Sramik League leaders and activists in Natore’s Singra upazila brought out a procession by brandishing sharp weapons, protesting extortion by Singra CNG-run Auto-Rickshaw Owners Association
26 January 2024, 17:29 PM

What are the chances of US and Iran going to war?

Watch today's Star Special on the possibility of a US-Iran war
25 January 2024, 17:56 PM
23 January 2024, 15:00 PM

Obaidul Quader and GM Quader speak about opposition party

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader have spoken about opposition party in the new parliament
22 January 2024, 14:19 PM

Dozens killed as fierce winter weather slams US

Unrelenting storms have pummelled the United States over the past week, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths, officials and US media reported Friday, as large swathes of the country brace for new winter wallops
20 January 2024, 16:49 PM

Chunga Pitha: Sylhet’s secret winter delicacy

“Dolu” bamboo, newly harvested Binni rice, banana leaves and straw.
19 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Barrister Suman keeps polls promise, starts cleaning Khowai river 

Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman, on the campaign trail, promised to make the Khowai river free of waste and stench.
19 January 2024, 13:31 PM

How should govt tackle the geopolitical challenges ahead?

Today's Star Connects will address these pressing issues
18 January 2024, 13:42 PM

Arav Khan vents anger over Star report

Rabiul Islam, better known as Arav Khan, cursed The Daily Star and urged his followers to report the link of the newspaper’s report on his swindling AED 425,500 (about Tk 1.46 crore) out of 10 Bangladeshi expatriates
15 January 2024, 16:25 PM