Is Bangladesh going towards a deep economic crisis?

How can Bangladesh avoid the economic crisis to deepen further?
7 November 2023, 16:12 PM

Last day of BNP's second round of blockade

Traffic movement was restricted across the country on the last day of BNP's second round of blockade. There have been incidents of vandalism, arson, and arrests in some districts of the country
6 November 2023, 13:10 PM

Nat’l election likely between January 6 and 9

The Election Commission may hold the national election any day between January 6 and 9 with many experts pointing out that the atmosphere is not yet conducive to free and fair polls.
5 November 2023, 18:00 PM

BR conducts inspection run

The railway department ran an inspection train on newly constructed Dohazari-Cox’s Bazar lines yesterday morning, prior to its inauguration.
5 November 2023, 18:00 PM

Arson, vandalism mars first day of blockade

Vehicular movement was limited on the first day of BNP's second round of blockade. Vandalism and arson incidents have been reported in some districts of the country
5 November 2023, 16:58 PM

Public navigate roads and highways to survive

On the first day of BNP's second phase of blockade, a series of incidents involving fires on various modes of transportation, including passenger buses, took place in different parts of the country over the past three days. This has raised concerns among bus drivers
5 November 2023, 14:10 PM

CU BCL men escort buses carrying teachers, staff to univ

Leaders and activists of the Chittagong University BCL unit today escorted teachers and staff buses to prevent vandalism amid the ongoing blockade being enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-islami
5 November 2023, 11:33 AM

The unsung heroes behind Metro Rail

In this Star Special, we are highlighting the stories of the unsung heroes -- the construction workers of the country’s first Metro Rail
4 November 2023, 14:00 PM

After 22-day ban, Barishal market flooded with Hilsa

After a 22-day ban, hilsa is now abundant in the Barishal wholesale market. The Hilsa market on Port Road is now overflowing with hilsa traders, sellers, and buyers
3 November 2023, 15:30 PM

Wooden ladders to climb bridge in Barguna

A bridge worth Tk 85 lakh in Barguna has to be constructed using wooden ladders as the construction of the connecting road on both sides of the bridge has not been completed within the stipulated time, causing suffering for at least 5,000 people in three villages
3 November 2023, 14:57 PM

Blockade: Clashes, arson, arrests across the country

Today is the third day of a three-day blockade called by the BNP. Like the first two days, there were clashes, arson, and arrests in several areas in the capital. Police, Rab, and BGB are patrolling many cities across the country.
2 November 2023, 15:34 PM

Traffic movement increases on last day of blockade

Traffic movement in the capital increased on the third day of BNP's blockade. The number of people out on the streets has also increased
2 November 2023, 14:30 PM

Clashes, vehicles torched, explosions in Bogura

Clashes broke out and vehicles were vandalised and torched in Bogra today. Police fired teargas shells on BNP activists and leaders at Tinmatha area of the town in the morning. In response, BNP leaders and activists threw brickbats at the police. Two crude bombs were exploded during the clash.</
2 November 2023, 13:39 PM

Mahfuz Anam speaks about 30 years of editorship

Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, completed 30 years as editor today
1 November 2023, 17:55 PM

Three-day blockade: 16 arson attacks reported in first 27 hours

At least 16 arson incidents were reported across the country in 27 hours till Wednesday morning since BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami called a three-day nationwide blockade
1 November 2023, 14:35 PM

BNP, police clash in Bogura

BNP leaders and activists blocked the Dhaka-Rangpur highway in the Tinmatha area of Bogura Sadar upazila from 8:00am today
1 November 2023, 14:29 PM

Kakrail Intersection: Clash between police and BNP activists

A clash broke out between police and BNP leaders and activists in Dhaka's Kakrail area today. After the clash, the government deployed BGB in the area
28 October 2023, 11:39 AM

Checking beefed up at Dhaka entry points

Law enforcers have beefed up checking at Dhaka's entry points at Aminbazar, Ashulia and Gazipur ahead of the grand rallies of Awami League and BNP tomorrow
27 October 2023, 16:19 PM

Biden skeptic about Palestinian death toll

US President Joe Biden has raised "skepticism" regarding the number of people killed in Israel's indiscriminate bombing and missile attacks on Gaza
26 October 2023, 14:15 PM

Oct 28 counter rallies: Checkpoints set up at Dhaka’s north entry points

Police have set up checkpoints on roads leading to Dhaka from the country’s north ahead of the Awami League and BNP rallies on October 28
26 October 2023, 11:32 AM