80 killed in Gaza camp, UN-run school in Israeli strikes

A Hamas health official said more than 80 people were killed yesterday in twin strikes on a northern Gaza refugee camp, including a UN school used as a shelter for people displaced by the Israel-Hamas war
18 November 2023, 16:39 PM

Over 11,000 killed so far in 40-day Gaza attacks

In a distressing turn of events, Israel conducted a raid on Ibn Sina Hospital amid ongoing turmoil, echoing the recent assault on al-Shifa Hospital. Situated in the occupied West Bank, Ibn Sina Hospital now finds itself encircled by Israeli forces
17 November 2023, 15:24 PM

What will be the role of election-time govt?

Yesterday, the Election Commission announced the schedule for the parliamentary elections. Is a dialogue among opposing political parties possible now? What will be the role of the government and the Election Commission during the election?
16 November 2023, 16:00 PM

229 BGB platoons deployed across the country

A total of 229 platoons of Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been deployed across the country to help law enforcers maintain law and order, a day after the Election Commission announced the election schedule for the 12th general election..Shariful Islam, public relations officer (PRO) at
16 November 2023, 04:54 AM

17 days of arson across the country

Amid the ongoing political unrest, vehicles and establishments are being set on fire across the country. According to Fire Service and Civil Defence data, more than 150 arsons have been reported nationwide in the last 17 days
15 November 2023, 13:41 PM

'Why was my husband shot?'

Jalal Uddin was injured in police firing during the garment workers' movement at Konabari in Gazipur
12 November 2023, 13:45 PM

Deep seaport to contribute immensely in economic development

Says PM Hasina; also inaugurates Matarbari power plant
11 November 2023, 11:11 AM

RMG workers rally for wage hike, justice

Various trade unions held a protest rally in front of the Jatiya Press Club Friday, demanding justice for the killing of protesting garment workers and a wage hike.
10 November 2023, 16:20 PM

Loved ones throng Keraniganj prison

Visitor numbers have jumped at The Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj as a large number of people have recently been arrested across the country in cases related to political programmes of BNP and other opposition parties
8 November 2023, 14:26 PM

Last day of BNP's second round of blockade

Traffic movement was restricted across the country on the last day of BNP's second round of blockade. There have been incidents of vandalism, arson, and arrests in some districts of the country
6 November 2023, 13:10 PM

BR conducts inspection run

The railway department ran an inspection train on newly constructed Dohazari-Cox’s Bazar lines yesterday morning, prior to its inauguration.
5 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Arson, vandalism mars first day of blockade

Vehicular movement was limited on the first day of BNP's second round of blockade. Vandalism and arson incidents have been reported in some districts of the country
5 November 2023, 16:58 PM

Public navigate roads and highways to survive

On the first day of BNP's second phase of blockade, a series of incidents involving fires on various modes of transportation, including passenger buses, took place in different parts of the country over the past three days. This has raised concerns among bus drivers
5 November 2023, 14:10 PM

CU BCL men escort buses carrying teachers, staff to univ

Leaders and activists of the Chittagong University BCL unit today escorted teachers and staff buses to prevent vandalism amid the ongoing blockade being enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-islami
5 November 2023, 11:33 AM

The unsung heroes behind Metro Rail

In this Star Special, we are highlighting the stories of the unsung heroes -- the construction workers of the country’s first Metro Rail
4 November 2023, 14:00 PM

After 22-day ban, Barishal market flooded with Hilsa

After a 22-day ban, hilsa is now abundant in the Barishal wholesale market. The Hilsa market on Port Road is now overflowing with hilsa traders, sellers, and buyers
3 November 2023, 15:30 PM

Wooden ladders to climb bridge in Barguna

A bridge worth Tk 85 lakh in Barguna has to be constructed using wooden ladders as the construction of the connecting road on both sides of the bridge has not been completed within the stipulated time, causing suffering for at least 5,000 people in three villages
3 November 2023, 14:57 PM

Blockade: Clashes, arson, arrests across the country

Today is the third day of a three-day blockade called by the BNP. Like the first two days, there were clashes, arson, and arrests in several areas in the capital. Police, Rab, and BGB are patrolling many cities across the country.
2 November 2023, 15:34 PM

Traffic movement increases on last day of blockade

Traffic movement in the capital increased on the third day of BNP's blockade. The number of people out on the streets has also increased
2 November 2023, 14:30 PM

Clashes, vehicles torched, explosions in Bogura

Clashes broke out and vehicles were vandalised and torched in Bogra today. Police fired teargas shells on BNP activists and leaders at Tinmatha area of the town in the morning. In response, BNP leaders and activists threw brickbats at the police. Two crude bombs were exploded during the clash.</
2 November 2023, 13:39 PM