Petrobangla used around Tk 2,000 crore from the Gas Development Fund, which was formed for gas exploration, to import liquefied natural gas. According to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, Petrobangla did not take necessary permission for this.

By breaking the law themselves, some lawmakers are stirring up controversies.

The highest increase in fuel prices perhaps during the last 20 years was declared yesterday (August 5, 2022).

Why did the government hike fuel prices when it is falling in the global market? What is the reason behind the rise in the fuel prices?

Is Bangladesh really running out of gas? What is the government planning to meet the gas demands?

ANM Muniruzzaman, President of the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies, and Mohammad Al-Masum Molla, Deputy Chief Reporter of The Daily Star, discussed the relationship between China and Taiwan. They shared their take on Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan and its political ramifications.

In this episode of Star Connects, energy expert Professor M Shamsul Alam discusses the reasons behind Bangladesh’s current energy crisis how we can deal with it.

The bridge was to be inaugurated in Purbo Dhoni village, Fulbari, Kurigram in 2018. However, failing to withstand flood water, it collapsed even before inauguration. According to locals, low quality material and poor construction is to blame.

Tista is flowing above danger level due to excess flood water from uphill India

Sub-Inspector of Police Milton Kumar Deb Das has recovered over 5,000 mobile phones till date.

Abdul Momin Chowdhury is one of the most prominent scholars in the field of Bengali history. His work, "Dynastic History of Bengal (750 - 1200AD)", is considered a seminal work.

Professor AK Nazmul Karim was the only Bengali founder of the Department of Sociology at Dhaka University when it was formed in 1957. On the century of his birth, The Daily Star speaks with renowned sociologist Anupam Sen

At a time when society is struggling, and in many cases failing, to ensure a dignified life for differently abled children, a mother has taken up the mission to take care of their education and wellbeing.

A recent study finds that human activity has been alarmingly rising too close to the rivers across the country, especially in the districts of Dhaka, Khulna, Chattogram and recently flood-hit Sylhet.

Ghol, a dairy based drink that many Bangalees love, has become the identity of Sirajganj’s Sholop Railway Station. Back in 1922, Sadek Ali learned how to make ghol while he was visiting Rajshahi. With him, ghol traveled to his village in Sholop, and the essentially unmarked Sholop Station became a lucrative attraction for ghol connoisseurs.

The government has started rationing electricity supply to manage the ongoing energy crisis. But what do experts have to say about the real origin and effective solution of this crisis?

In the face of an impending energy crisis, we lack measures needed to explore new gas fields. But are we even properly utilising the ones that have already been discovered?

Making her way up with productions like “Ice Cream”, "Networker Baire", "Syndicate" and "Scooty", Nazifa Tushi rose to fame with her commendable screen presence.

On 26th June, 2009, Bilkis Banu and retired professor Rabiul Islam Khan established Golap Kha Shishu Sadan.

Forty-five percent of the natural gas used in Bangladesh comes from Bibiyana Gas Field. But, what is going to happen when the production of Bibiyana starts to decrease?