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Ducsu talks: Highlighting safety, sexual violence to draw female voters

Today’s episode of ‘The Ducsu Election Talks 2019’ brings Tilottama Sikder, member contester from the Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) panel and Umme Habiba Benojir, general secretary candidate from the Bangladesh Chhatra Federation panel in the election to the Dhaka University Central Students’ Union (Ducsu).
9 March 2019, 12:41 PM

Let Rohingya women decide their future: Amnesty

Living as a refugee in Bangladesh after fleeing persecution in Myanmar, the story of Rohingya women is all about hardship and struggle.
8 March 2019, 12:14 PM

I Love My Bangladesh

Renowned singer Runa Laila's grandsons, Zain and Aaronare featured in a song titled, 'I Love My Bangladesh'. In an exclusive interview with Rafi Hossain, Raja and Rubayyat Jahan talk about their love for Bangladeshi Music.
8 March 2019, 11:47 AM

Ducsu election talks

In today’s episode of Ducsu election talks, JCD general secretary candidate Anisur Rahman Khandaker Anik claims the DU authorities yet to create a level-playing field at the student dormitories for holding a credible election to its Central Students’ Union.
8 March 2019, 07:25 AM

Mushy set to miss second Test too

Mushfiqur Rahim is unlikely to take part in the second Test against New Zealand, starting from March 8 at Basin Reserve in Wellington as the wicket-keeper batsman is yet to recover fully from the multiple injuries sustained during the ODI series.
6 March 2019, 05:59 AM

Jobike: An alternative vehicle solution in Dhaka

Bicycle-rental service JoBike, which has now rolled out its service in Dhaka, after a year of its successful piloting in Cox's Bazar, plans to transform the two-wheelers as one of the main modes of transport in the congested city.
6 March 2019, 04:53 AM

The revolution begins with us

She is an all through professional, fighting head-on in a grossly male dominated industry. With a tough 'deshi' twang balanced perfectly with a down to earth attitude, she certainly conveys a sense of self-assurance.
4 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Car catches fire in Dhaka

A car of a ride-sharing service catches fire in Dhaka’s Farmgate area.
3 March 2019, 15:20 PM

50 shanties gutted in Tejgaon slum fire

Around 50 shanties are gutted in a fire that ripped through a slum during an eviction drive was in progress in Dhaka’s Tejgaon industrial area.
3 March 2019, 06:31 AM

Traders fume at chemical drive

The authorities on several occasions after 2010 Nimtoli fire urged the traders of Old Dhaka to relocate their chemical factories and warehouses from residential areas. But they did not pay heed to the repeated requests.
2 March 2019, 18:00 PM

Giving up all for the love of football

48-year-old Rayhan Bulu has been voluntarily giving football and physical education to primary school kids of class I through X in the suburbs of Bogura's Gabtoli upazila for the last 26 years, while bearing expenses from his own pocket.
2 March 2019, 15:51 PM

Uncensored with Rafi Hossain: Doyel’s fighting spirit

​As a single parent, model and actor Doyel has to face new challenges every day. In this interview with Rafi Hossain, she opens up about parenthood, her career and her future plans.
1 March 2019, 10:12 AM

Super green top for Tigers’ first Test

The Tigers have lost all seven Test matches they played in New Zealand and it will be a tough ask yet again for the visitors
26 February 2019, 08:00 AM

Love for Bangla in Congo

In the Central African country of Democratic Republic of the Congo, a Bangladeshi will be pleasantly surprised to hear sweet Bangla songs, drifting in from somewhere.
25 February 2019, 12:42 PM

Tigers reach Hamilton

Bangladesh reached Hamilton today after the conclusion of the two-day practice match at Lincoln a day before.
25 February 2019, 11:57 AM

Hijack bid foiled; suspect shot dead

A man who allegedly tried to storm the cockpit of a Biman flight was killed in a commando operation at Shah Amanat International Airport in Chattogram yesterday evening after all passengers were evacuated safely.
24 February 2019, 18:00 PM

First blast took place at Wahed Mansion

A footage obtained by The Daily Star shows the exact moment when the fire broke out at Chawkbazar in Old Dhaka. As the clock strikes 10:32pm, the fire rips through the premises completely destroying the front portion of the hotel. Bricks and bottles fall inside, and a portion of the wall caves in as mayhem ensues.
23 February 2019, 18:00 PM

PM gives ‘standing directive’ against chemical warehouses in Old Dhaka: Quader

There is a "standing directive" from the prime minister to remove all chemical establishments from Old Dhaka immediately, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.
23 February 2019, 06:30 AM

Uncensored with Rafi Hossain: Heera Shining Bright

​Heera has been an iconic figure in the modeling industry ever since she made her big-time debut in the 2008 edition of ‘Lux Channel i Superstar’. In this interview with Rafi Hossain, she talks about her illustrious career spanning over a decade.
22 February 2019, 05:04 AM

Dheki lives on to make pitha tasty

Remember “dheki chhata chal”?
21 February 2019, 18:00 PM