Governed by Facebook posts, ruled by confusion

It was just about 7:00am on Monday. A mother sat with her daughter at a bus counter in Dinajpur, set for a two-hour commute to Rangpur for the daughter’s HSC exam three hours later.
23 July 2025, 18:12 PM
15 July 2025, 19:05 PM

Plenty of promises, but where’s the action?

This episode of The Daily Star podcast "Pitch Perfect" seeks answers to these pressing questions.
10 July 2025, 11:04 AM

'We know how to fight through adversity': Women footballers eye world stage

Captain Afeida Khandakar, her voice steady with emotion, said: “This is a moment we will never forget."
7 July 2025, 03:18 AM

Who, how, and under what rules gets a firearm license?

A gun magazine was found in Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuiyan's bag during a recent search at the airport.
1 July 2025, 08:34 AM

Mob justice has become alarmingly regular – why?

Let's find out more on today's episode of Star Explains
26 June 2025, 17:50 PM

25 years since Test status: How far have Bangladesh come?

On June 26, 2000, Bangladesh became the 10th nation to gain Test status from the ICC -- a historic milestone that sparked hope and pride across the country.
26 June 2025, 05:50 AM

‘I’ve always said I don’t want the mayor’s seat’

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star on Thursday afternoon, Ishraque talked about some of the issues regarding the legality of the mayoral post, his stance over the matter, his current strife with the government, and the ongoing situation surrounding the Nagar Bhaban
22 June 2025, 13:12 PM

Iran-Israel conflict: Could the 'Bunker Buster' be the trump card?

Let's find out more in today's Star Explains.
19 June 2025, 15:20 PM

Can Israel break thru Iran’s nuclear stronghold?

In today's episode of Star Explains, we dive into the story behind the GBU-57, unpack expert military opinions, and examine how this deepening Iran-US conflict is taking on new and complex dimensions
17 June 2025, 16:44 PM

Why is Iran's Fordow nuclear facility Israel's main target?

Let's find out more in today's Star Explains
16 June 2025, 18:33 PM

How did Mossad know where the top officials of Iran are?

Watch today's Star Explains to find out more
14 June 2025, 16:12 PM

In which direction is the Israel-Iran conflict heading?

Find out the answers on today's Star Explains
14 June 2025, 15:58 PM

The history of political dialogue in Bangladesh: Successes and failures

Watch today's Star Connects about political dialogues and their outcomes held in 1990, 1996, 2006-07, and 2013-14 in Bangladesh
13 June 2025, 19:36 PM

Bangladesh vs Singapore in Asian Cup Qualifiers: What to expect

The Daily Star’s Ekush Tapadar, Anisur Rahman, and Atique Anam delve into Bangladesh’s prospects in this much-anticipated encounter, examine the influence of these high-profile players on the national team and address the persistent issues crippling the country's domestic football.
9 June 2025, 15:55 PM

Sheikh Hasina's trial begins, what lies next?

Watch today's Star Explains to know more about the five specific allegations mentioned in the charge sheet
1 June 2025, 17:40 PM

BNP planning to create 1m jobs in 18 months: Amir Khosru

Amir Khosru Mahmood Chowdhury, a member of the BNP standing committee, gives his insights to The Daily Star about the national budget
30 May 2025, 16:36 PM

Why did the question of chief adviser's resignation arise?

Disappointment and anger have been expressed surrounding the recent events. All in all, the question arises, which way is the politics of Bangladesh headed this time? What does the rapidly changing landscape indicate?
23 May 2025, 13:46 PM

The number of wars between India and Pakistan

South Asia's two nuclear-armed countries, India and Pakistan, are once again embroiled in a new conflict over the issue of Pahalgam in Kashmir
8 May 2025, 16:36 PM

How video game shots are being used as videos of India-Pakistan conflict

Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it
8 May 2025, 13:59 PM