Patuakhali, part of Bangladesh's coastal region, was once famous for rice cultivation

Almost every night, the residents of the villages near the Myanmar border in Ghumdhum union of Naikhongchhari upazila of Bandarban wake up to loud sounds of mortar shell explosions and bullets firing from Myanmar

Bangladesh Coast Guard has strengthened patrolling and surveillance in Teknaf as Rohingya infiltration may start again because of the ongoing civil war in Myanmar

<p>Ongoing fighting in Myanmar near Bangladesh's Ghumdhum-Tumbru border has triggered fear among locals. Though a few shells fired from Myanmar have fallen inside Bangladesh, no casualties have been reported so far from the latest weeks-long fighting in the neighbouring country.</p>

With the escalation of conflict in Myanmar, the possibility of Rohingya repatriation materialising anytime soon has become remote, heaping the challenges for the Bangladesh government in managing the displaced people in the face of shrinking humanitarian aid for them.

The 12th parliament goes into its maiden session tomorrow in the absence of a “genuine opposition” that can hold the government accountable.

Mithila drops by our studio to talk about her life, career and some burning issues that divide our nation.

The on and off-field issues going on in the 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League, India making England taste their 'Bazball' tonic, an inexperienced West Indies making their presence felt at the Gabba, Liverpool having to look at life after Jurgen Klopp and the Australian Open awaiting a new Men's singles champion -- there are events aplenty for fans to dive into. Here, in this episode of The Daily Star's multimedia show, 'Pitch Perfect', we try to discuss briefly the current sporting scenario.

BNP today announced nationwide “black flag” processions on January 30 demanding the cancellation of the " dummy parliament" and new elections under a non-partisan caretaker government

The modus operandi of the group is simple. At first, they try to entice youths by showing them a way to earn easy money. If that doesn't work, they employ blackmailing techniques like honey traps.

It is peak harvest season, but the price of onion has soared by Tk 10 per kilogram at the capital’s kitchen markets over the last three days.

A group of Jubo League and Sramik League leaders and activists in Natore’s Singra upazila brought out a procession by brandishing sharp weapons, protesting extortion by Singra CNG-run Auto-Rickshaw Owners Association

Watch today's Star Special on the possibility of a US-Iran war

The government is losing revenue as the tickets are being sold abroad

Watch Star Explains to find out the answers

Awami League General Secretary Obaidul Quader and Jatiya Party Chairman GM Quader have spoken about opposition party in the new parliament

Unrelenting storms have pummelled the United States over the past week, leading to at least 50 weather-related deaths, officials and US media reported Friday, as large swathes of the country brace for new winter wallops

“Dolu” bamboo, newly harvested Binni rice, banana leaves and straw.

The current condition of the Gorai River is featured on today's Star Special

Barrister Syed Sayedul Haque Suman, on the campaign trail, promised to make the Khowai river free of waste and stench.