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What was Eid like in Dhaka 200 years ago?

You probably have not seen most of these rare paintings of Eid in Dhaka drawn about 200 years ago
12 April 2024, 15:03 PM

How was the royal Eid celebration in Dhaka a hundred years ago?

With the pomp and grandeur of the Nawabs of Dhaka, cannons shot at the sighting of the moon and elephants adorned in royal attire paraded the streets.
11 April 2024, 14:05 PM

Bannya, a devotee of Rabindra Sangeet

Rezwana Choudhury Bannya, one of the greatest Rabindra Sangeet exponents of our time, has spoken about her five-decade musical journey with The Daily Star.
10 April 2024, 13:40 PM

Can holders Man City stop powerhouse Real Madrid in their own den?

In a rematch of last year's unforgettable Champions League semifinal, 14-time winners Real Madrid and defending champions Manchester City lock horns once again, squaring off in Tuesday's quarter-final first leg at the Bernabeu.
9 April 2024, 06:09 AM

Myanmar's junta faces another major defeat

After weeks of heavy fighting, ethnic Karen insurgents, allied with other anti-coup forces, have taken control of Myawaddy, a border town through which most of Myanmar's overland trade with Thailand is done
7 April 2024, 11:13 AM

In conversation with Sugata Bose

Sugata Bose, gardiner professor of Oceanic History at Harvard University, is the grandnephew of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
31 March 2024, 19:20 PM

Kiev claims to have shot down 26 Russian drones

Russia has escalated its attack on Ukraine. Kiev claims to have destroyed 26 Russian drones
30 March 2024, 15:04 PM

Israel preparing to attack Rafah city: Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the Israeli army is preparing to enter the densely populated city of Rafah in the Gaza Strip
29 March 2024, 15:22 PM

Will recoup Tk 1.26cr spent on polls by any means: Natore-1 MP

"Tk 1.26 crore was spent in the election. I'll recoup it by any means. I will engage in this much wrongdoing, and I will not do it again," Natore-1 MP Md Abul Kalam Azad said.
28 March 2024, 11:18 AM

Navigating Dhaka's Eid shopping scene on a budget

By now, many have already spent a good chunk of their time shopping for friends and families. After all, can you put a price on the smile of your loved ones after gifting them their Eid dress?
28 March 2024, 08:36 AM

Independence Day: Children of Brahmanbaria perform 'human puppet' dance

At a time when the tradition of puppetry is slowly but surely vanishing, a group of schoolchildren in Brahmanbaria performed a dance as "human puppets", which garnered a lot of attention on social media.
26 March 2024, 14:30 PM

Camel milk tea stall in Gulshan at midnight

Camel milk tea has brought that difference for the people of the capital. And this tea is available at the shop named 'Bachelor Express' on Road No 52 of Gulshan area
25 March 2024, 17:58 PM

AAP will follow Kejriwal's instructions even if he is in jail

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on the night of March 21 in the liquor policy-linked money laundering case. Now Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is in jail, but the party's members, including leaders, MPs, councillors, and workers, remain steadfast in their resolve to follow his instructions
25 March 2024, 13:38 PM

Fire incidents on the rise

Fire broke out at Korail slum in the capital's Banani, Gausia kitchen market in Narayanganj's Rupganj and a super board factory at Jamaldi area in Gazaria upazila of Munshiganj
24 March 2024, 17:14 PM

Iftar sale in Khulna: Tk 1 per item

Watch today's Inside Bangladesh to find out more
22 March 2024, 14:36 PM

Jubo League leader builds road to transport trees by cutting 15km hill

Locals have alleged that a group of people is cutting hills in Bandarban's Lama to build roads to transport trees including rare medicinal plants. They say one local Jubo League leader Morshed Alam Chowdhury and his brother are involved in these activities
21 March 2024, 15:34 PM
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Severe water crisis in Bandarban ahead of summer

There is a shortage of clean water in various hilly areas of Bandarban. Recently, it has been seen on the ground in different areas and neighbourhoods of the district that almost all the water sources in the hills have dried up
18 March 2024, 16:07 PM

Ctg's rail link snapped as train derails in Cumilla, several hurt

Nine compartments of Bijoy Express train derailed near Hasanpur Railway Station in Cumilla's Nangalkot area
17 March 2024, 09:34 AM