Scuffle among BNP activists during grand rally

Tensions flared during BNP's grand rally in the capital today, resulting in clashes among the activists.
28 July 2023, 11:14 AM

World's most expensive pepper being produced in Cumilla

The price of one kg of "Aji Charapita" pepper is about $25,000 or about Tk 27 lakh. Although it is produced only in Peru and the Amazon rainforest, Ahmed Jamil, an amateur farmer in Cumilla, has produced these seedlings
25 July 2023, 14:10 PM

World's largest office building: India's Surat Diamond Bourse topples Pentagon

The newly-opened Surat Diamond Bourse, the world’s biggest diamond hub, has surpassed the Pentagon, the US Department of Defense, to be the largest office building in the world
23 July 2023, 12:12 PM

Jon Haat: a place for hiring farm workers

The demand for day labourers is considerably high in Faridpur as farms in the major crop producing region require the assistance of seasonal workers whenever the harvest period comes around.
23 July 2023, 01:00 AM

After ten years, how much did new banks contribute to economy?

Despite criticism from analysts and economists and initial objections from the central bank, the government licensed nine new banks in 2013. Some of the banks are currently doing well in terms of profitability. However, the non-performing loans of some of them are relatively high
22 July 2023, 16:34 PM

Mario Pierre Romance: A selfless foreign friend of our Liberation War

In 1971, citizens from different countries came forward to help us without thinking about their own self. They helped us in many ways which includes forming public opinion and sympathy in favour of our Liberation War
21 July 2023, 17:02 PM

The 'Green Pen' that grows into a tree

In an astonishing display of innovation, Nachima Akhter from Jashore has successfully developed an eco-friendly 'green pen' that defies conventional norms
21 July 2023, 13:00 PM

Lured with jobs in Malaysia, 12 youths land in Myanmar jail

Twelve Bangladeshi youths landed in jail after their promised journey to Malaysia ended in Myanmar. The youths, all from the Araihazar district of Narayanganj, were promised jobs in Malaysia
20 July 2023, 16:11 PM

Heavy traffic jam in Dhaka as AL-BNP hold rallies

On the second day, the capital witnessed traffic jams in several areas due to the rallies and counter-rallies of the BNP and Awami League. This further worsened the plight of commuters today
19 July 2023, 17:01 PM

Will Bangladesh benefit from trade in Indian rupee?

Will trade in rupee increase Bangladesh’s forex reserves?
19 July 2023, 15:07 PM

200 injured in Khagrachhari AL-BNP clash

Clashes broke out at Shapla Chattar and nearby areas in Khagrachhari around 10:30am when BNP supporters brought out their march as part of the party's central programme
18 July 2023, 12:51 PM

Where did Tk 100 crore of 40,000 insurance clients go?

Around 4.2% of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) comes from the insurance sector and it is 0.91% for Pakistan. But Bangladesh’s insurance sector contributes only 0.4% of the GDP. The Daily Star has come to know that two insurance companies are not settling Tk 100 crore of 40,000 clients despite the end of the maturity period years ago. Why are the companies failing to settle the claims? Will the policyholders get their money back?
16 July 2023, 15:55 PM

Devastating floods in India, death toll 148

At the start of the monsoon, Himachal, Uttarakhand, and Delhi are in dreadful condition. At least 148 deaths have been recorded as a result of floods and landslides. After unprecedented rainfall, New Delhi, the capital of India, is ravaged by devastating floods. The Yamuna river's water level has risen to its highest point
16 July 2023, 14:34 PM

Kurigram, Lalmonirhat flood-hit people face food, drinking water crisis

https://youtu.be/e5bBAShFFOM ..Flood situation remains unchanged at Teesta, Dharla and Dudhkumarpar river banks in Kurigram and Lalmonirhat. .More than two lakh people have been marooned due to the rising water levels as a result of rain and the onrush of water from upstream in
15 July 2023, 12:58 PM

Thousands of people stranded in Lalmonirhat, Kurigram floodwater

Thousands of people have been living in waterlogged areas along the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram.
14 July 2023, 10:49 AM

The new generation doesn’t care for mud-slinging contests

After an eight-year hiatus from the big screen, the charming Mahfuz Ahmed made a stunning return to the silver screen as the passionate ‘Mona’ in Chayanika Chowdhury’s Prohelika. His alluring chemistry with Bubly and his performance as a mad lover pulled audiences to theatres. With his gorgeous
14 July 2023, 03:21 AM

In the words of Professor Niaz Zaman

The contributions of Professor Niaz Zaman to the English translation of modern Bengali literature are truly extraordinary. Born into a non-Bengali family, she has dedicated herself to bringing the captivating world of Bengali literature to the global audience through relentless translation efforts. She also stands as a witness to significant historical events like the Partition and the Liberation War
13 July 2023, 16:00 PM

Where is Prigozhin?

The current location of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the leader of Wagner group which attempted a rebellion against Russia's top military brass, remains uncertain
11 July 2023, 16:00 PM

6 including 5 foreign tourists killed in a helicopter crash in Nepal

A Nepalese tourist helicopter crashed near Mount Everest, claiming the lives of six passengers including the pilot.
11 July 2023, 12:09 PM

Gurupada Gupta, a prolific artiste

Gurupada Guptaan is an artiste and dotara player best known as a lyricist and music composer in the local dialects of Khulna and Jashore region. He wrote over 1,400 songs and is still going strong
9 July 2023, 16:01 PM