Shahe Alam’s family firms land at least Tk 71cr in govt contracts
2 September 2026
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Crime & Justice
Floods, earthquakes, heatwaves: 4 devastating natural disasters of 2026
3 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
25 years of transforming lives in char areas: Ramon Magsaysay winner Runa Khan
3 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
From Cox's Bazar to Asian Games: Fatema and Mannan set to represent Bangladesh
3 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Farmers’ struggle for fertiliser: Why does govt say stocks are sufficient?
1 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
The search for 1,569 missing people: How were they disappeared?
1 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Accidents, traffic jams, power theft: Why are battery-run rickshaws still on the roads?
30 August 2026
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Star Multimedia
What should Bangladesh do if it is hit by landslides or floods like Nepal?
30 August 2026
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Star Multimedia
Why can’t the worsening law and order situation be curbed?
30 August 2026
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Star Multimedia
Nepal, China floods: Death toll rises to 633, nearly 3,000 missing
29 August 2026
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World
Why West Bengal polls matter for Bangladesh
All eyes now on results after high-stakes contest
2 May 2026
Unbowed at 35: The Daily Star begins anniversary celebrations
Months after a violent attack on its office, the newspaper begins anniversary celebrations by reaffirming its founding ideals and editorial independence
24 April 2026
Will India hand over Hasina?
But can India actually hand her over? Is there a legal obligation to do so? And if not, what factors will ultimately decide the outcome? Find out in Star Explains
22 April 2026
El Niño may return, raising concerns over rising heat in Bangladesh
Fears grow over impact of climate phenomenon on temperatures
20 April 2026
‘We still hope a solution on the reforms will arise out of parliament’
Nahid Islam, founding convener of (NCP) and a first-time parliamentarian, sits down with Zyma Islam of The Daily Star.
18 April 2026
Where are Iran’s frozen assets held and how much is stuck abroad?
Tehran has been pushing for the immediate release of billions held abroad, while Washington prefers a phased approach and is not willing to unlock the funds all at once
16 April 2026
Fuel crisis pushes Hatirjheel water taxi service to brink
Trip cuts and delays leave commuters struggling
9 April 2026
Is the US-Israel war on Iran affecting you beyond fuel?
Rising import costs, supply disruptions and economic pressure may widen the impact
7 April 2026
DU Fine Arts students gear up for vibrant Pahela Baishakh
‘Noboborsher Oikyotan, Gonotontrer Punorutthan’ set as this year’s theme
6 April 2026
Constitution vs Revolution: Where the July charter implementation is heading
Guests focus on the sharp divide between the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and the National Citizen Party (NCP) over the legitimacy of the July National Charter and its post-uprising reforms
5 April 2026
Trump faces mounting political and economic pressure amid dwindling support
Today’s Star Explains delves into the factors shaping the precarious position of the Trump administration
5 April 2026
One in two children fall victim to child marriage
Watch today's Star Explains to find out more
3 April 2026
How does the country's sole refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited, work?
hat else does the institution produce along with fuel oil? And how much of the country's fuel demand is met by Eastern Refinery? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.
3 April 2026
Rising measles cases in Pabna leave children in hospital corridors amid bed shortage
Overcrowding at 250-bed hospital as most patients are children; many infected despite vaccination
31 March 2026
Why was 1/11 figure Masud Uddin arrested?
Watch to find out why Masud Uddin was arrested
24 March 2026
Even during Eid holidays, pressure persists at petrol pumps
There are also complaints that even after standing in line for hours, fuel is not available
24 March 2026
Eid rush: Passengers crowd Kamalapur station, face safety risks
Passenger pressure surges as thousands travel home by train
19 March 2026
Constitution reform council sparks standoff in parliament
The political temperature has risen following the government’s stance on the Constitution Reform Council during the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad
18 March 2026
Why America’s new trade move is a threat to Bangladesh
What is Section 301? What impact will it have on Bangladesh? We will find out in today’s Star Explains.
18 March 2026
How Netanyahu’s coffee video adds to confusion over death rumours
Uncertainty is mounting over the safety and whereabouts of Benjamin Netanyahu after Iranian missile strikes triggered a wave of conflicting reports and online speculation.
17 March 2026