US raises NIV visa fees

The USA has raised fees for certain non-immigrant (NIV) visas, including for those who want to travel or go there for business purposes or as temporary workers
19 June 2023, 16:34 PM

Pabna livestock market: Buyers increasing, not sales

In Pabna’s livestock markets, the supply of sacrificial animals is growing as the Eid-ul-Adha approaches. But sales remain disappointing as most potential customers are not buying citing high prices
19 June 2023, 13:42 PM

200-year-old wholesale jackfruit market in Moulvibazar

Jackfruits were brought from the surrounding hills and villages in the morning and collected in Brahman Bazar of Kulaura upazila of Moulvibazar. Locals said that the market is about 200 years old
14 June 2023, 03:00 AM

Ghaashphoring Choir: Those bound by melody

You might know them for their marvellous takes on "Chaina Bhabish" or "Aha Ki Anondo", a soothing mishmash of trained-untrained voices in perfect harmony.
13 June 2023, 15:11 PM

How was Barishal City Corporation election?

How did the events unfold in the Barishal City Corporation election?
12 June 2023, 17:45 PM

After 61 years, Sohrab Ali pays due school fees

When Sohrab Ali Biswas of Shailkupa upazila of Jhenaidah was young, he could not pay school fees for four months due to money crisis. After 61 years, the 80-year-old has paid off the due monthly tuition fees of his school.
11 June 2023, 14:59 PM

EC simplifies NID correction process

The Election Commission has finalised the draft of a new Standard Operating Procedure for the national identity (NID) card correction process.
8 June 2023, 12:20 PM

Severe heat wave on one hand, record-breaking loadshedding on the other

People are struggling all day long due to the heat. There’s no respite even at night as loadshedding is taking sleep away..Production in factories is being disrupted. There seems to be no solution in sight..In today's Star Explains, let’s dig deep into the reasons behind this situati
8 June 2023, 03:02 AM

Frequent power cuts: What's on people's mind?

As fuel shortage intensifies, load shedding has surged throughout the country. Dhaka, home to around 20 million people, grapples with load shedding and an unexpected heatwave.
7 June 2023, 13:04 PM

Will income inequality rise with the proposed budget?

Watch Star Explains to know more about their trepidation
6 June 2023, 07:33 AM

Thousands of trees being felled on Tangail-Aricha highway

As many as 2,379 trees are being cut down along the Tangail-Aricha highway for the sake of development work. Among them, many are centuries old.
5 June 2023, 12:38 PM

The story of Upendra, the last generation of roving barbers

Even two decades ago, roving barbers could be seen in remote villages of the country. These nomadic barbars used to move around different markets or villages to provide grooming services to their customers. Coming to the twenties of this 21st century, their numbers are now negligible. They are found in a handful of villages. One of them is Upendra Nath Sheel. He belongs to one of the last generations of roving barbers.
4 June 2023, 14:21 PM

Deadliest train accidents in India

The Balasore train accident in the Indian state of Odisha is considered to be one of the worst since India's independence, according to Indian media
3 June 2023, 15:47 PM

38 govt services that would require min tax

According to the proposed budget for the next fiscal year 2023-24, if one wants to avail one of 38 types of government services, they will have to submit proof of filing income tax return along with a tax identification number (TIN)
3 June 2023, 14:23 PM

A middle-class family’s struggle to stay afloat amid soaring prices

As the cost of living continues to rise, it has becoming increasingly challenging for the middle class to maintain financial stability.
1 June 2023, 09:51 AM

What to look for in the FY 23-24 Budget

Amidst the steep rise in commodity prices, and a sky-high aspiration of sustaining GDP growth, what are the major challenges of creating an effective budget for Bangladesh this year? What should we look for from the FY 23-24 budget?
31 May 2023, 17:49 PM

BIWTA evicts illegal structures along Turag's bank

The Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) has conducted a drive to clear illegal structures along the River Turag in Birulia, Savar. The operation started from 10:00am on Wednesday. According to the BIWTA, the operation is part of the ongoing eviction drive of illegal structures along the riverbank.
31 May 2023, 14:58 PM

Will Zaida Khatun run GCC based on her son's advice?

The mayor-elect of Gazipur City Corporation talks to The Daily Star about her future plans
30 May 2023, 12:44 PM

How is national budget made?

The Bangladesh government presents the national budget every June. The national budget for the fiscal year 2023-24 will be announced soon.
30 May 2023, 10:20 AM

Fire injures 3 on board vessel near Patenga sea beach

Three sailors suffered burn injuries when a fire broke out following a blast on board a lighter vessel in the sea off Patenga beach late Friday night
27 May 2023, 06:09 AM