After flood, Teesta erosion tossing villagers into uncertainty

Flood waters have receded in Kurigram, but on its footsteps, a more compelling and treacherous adversity has followed into the lives of those living on the banks of the Teesta river.
1 August 2017, 10:26 AM

Teacher assault: Brac University students continue protest

Brac University students take to the streets for the second consecutive day over the alleged assault on a teacher of the privately-run university.
1 August 2017, 06:44 AM

AL, BNP, JSD file income report to EC

Ruling Awami League, BNP and Jatiya Samajtantrik Dal (JSD-Inu) submit annual reports on income and expenditure to the Election Commission (EC).
31 July 2017, 07:15 AM

Civil society urges Election Commission to gain public confidence

Civil society members in a dialogue with the Election Commission (EC) discuss three agenda – gaining public confidence, army deployment and no-vote option during the next parliamentary elections.
31 July 2017, 05:24 AM

Beauty of Komoldaha waterfall

Less popular than Khoiyachora and Napityachora waterfalls, the charming Komoldaha waterfall in Chittagong district, that overflows with water during the monsoon, has now started attracting tourists.
30 July 2017, 07:57 AM

Rain downs Dhaka, threatens landslide in hilly regions

Torrential rainfall of monsoon continued for the fourth consecutive day today and battered Bangladesh, including Dhaka city, throwing life out of gear.
26 July 2017, 06:26 AM

Ctg waterlogging becomes unbearable for city dwellers

A video captured recently on the Chittagong-Kaptai road shows a vivid picture of the present scenario of waterlogging in Chittagong as most of the areas under the Chittagong City Corporation are inundated, causing immense sufferings for the commuters every day.
25 July 2017, 12:19 PM

Saba ready to work in any commercial film: Uncensored with Rafi Hossain

In this episode of Uncensored with Rafi Hossain, popular actress Sohana Saba talks about her marriage, divorce, present affair, her Kolkata film ‘Shororipu’, her thoughts on joint venture films and many other topics. Watch the show!
21 July 2017, 07:19 AM

You can own a boat only for Tk 3,500 in Dhaka

Do you know that there is a market in Dhaka that sells boats, where you can buy one for as cheap as Tk 3500? Watch the video for more information.
18 July 2017, 10:28 AM

4 ‘Neo JMB militants’ surrender at Ashulia den

Four alleged militants surrender to law enforcers who conduct a raid at a suspected militant hideout in Ashulia of Savar, on the outskirts of Dhaka. The arrestees -- Mozammel Huq, Rashedul Nabi, Ifran Alom and Alamgir Hossain -- are aides of “Neo JMB” militant suspect Tamim Dari, Rab said.
16 July 2017, 02:05 AM

Delving deep into perennial waterlogging of Chittagong city

The waterlogging plague of Chittagong city returns yet again this monsoon, triggered by the incessant rainfall over the last few weeks.
13 July 2017, 14:42 PM

Chalachitro Shilpi Samiti leaders explain ban on Shakib Khan

In this latest episode of ‘Uncensored with Rafi Hossain!’ celebrities Zayed Khan, Popy and Symon Sadik sit with The Daily Star for an exclusive interview.
10 July 2017, 09:27 AM

Fresh water ATM booth opens in Dhaka

To address clean water crisis in some pockets in Dhaka, WASA introduces a fresh water booth in Fakirapool area with the idea of dispensing fresh water to customers.
5 July 2017, 12:03 PM

Dhaka rain, sufferings in frames

The rain inundates several areas of Dhaka city including Motijheel, Purana Paltan, Fakirapul, Arambagh and Rajarbagh areas causing sufferings for commuters.
5 July 2017, 06:41 AM

A riot of colours

It is indeed a fiesta of foliages and plants. A riot of colours; colours of flowers - that come in all shades and hues.
4 July 2017, 18:00 PM

Interactive multimedia: Gulshan café attack and its aftermath

Here is a presentation of law enforcer's crackdown on militancy across Bangladesh since the Gulshan cafe attack on July 1, 2016. After the country's first ever hostage killing incident at Holey Artisan Bakery, these anti-militancy operations were carried out following a zero tolerance stance of the government.
3 July 2017, 11:44 AM

Remembering Faraaz Hossain

Faraaz’s mother Simeen Hossain and his brother Zaraif Hossain share with us Faraaz’s memories, and his exemplary story of courage and humanity. Twenty- year old Faraaz Ayaaz Hossain sacrificed his life for his friends Abinta Kabir and Tarishi Jain during the Holey Artisan Bakery attack on July 1, 2016, in which 22 innocent people were killed.
30 June 2017, 15:06 PM

Tourist destination: 4 waterfalls of Mirsharai

Even two years ago the Napittyachora village in Mirsharai upazila of Chittagong was rarely visited by outsiders. But now, several hundred tourists pay their visit on a daily basis.
27 June 2017, 06:43 AM

Exclusive: Tete-e-tete with Nusraat Faria

An actress who shot to fame after she was called up in West Bengal from Bangladesh, Nusrat Faria is a name that is all over the entertainment industry today.
26 June 2017, 05:47 AM

Uncensored with Rafi Hossain : Is Apu’s marriage to Shakib working?

Editor of Star Showbiz Rafi Hossain discusses with Apu how her affair with Shakib began, their marriage, why she suddenly appeared on TV along with their child and then how they are faring as a married couple
25 June 2017, 07:46 AM