Nation celebrates its greatest triumph on Victory Day

Today, on December 16, the nation celebrates its greatest triumph.On this day in 1971, freedom fighters of the nation defeated the occupying Pakistan army in the Liberation War.
16 December 2022, 11:43 AM

All the city's waste dumped under the open sky

About two lakh citizens live in Pabna municipal area but without a proper waste management system. Although upgraded to a first-class municipality in 1989, all the waste in the city is still being dumped under the open sky. This is resulting in a public health hazard in the town.
15 December 2022, 14:35 PM

Why is Ishwardi Banarasi Palli not fully functional yet?

The second-largest Banarasi Palli in the country was built in 2004 at Ishwardi's Fateh Mohammadpur by Bangladesh Handloom Board to expand the manufacturing and marketing of Banarasi products.
14 December 2022, 02:16 AM

Refereeing controversies in Qatar 2022

There has been widespread criticism of the refereeing in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar.
13 December 2022, 16:24 PM

How can case files go missing from the court?

Documents of four narcotics cases disappeared from a Dhaka court around 11 months ago. Questions have been raised about the security of the court's record room. How could documents disappear from a room that is supposed to be secure?
13 December 2022, 14:35 PM

It is women's constitutional right to seek and receive justice

Discriminatory laws against women need amendment
13 December 2022, 04:00 AM

Facilities for passengers  at metro rail stations

In today's Star on the Spot, learn about the  facilities on offer at  metro rail stations ahead of the upcoming launch of the country's first metro rail service
12 December 2022, 20:01 PM

Budget Life Episode 1 - Mohammadpur street food

The Bickering duo, Zaman and Shovy embark on a foodie trail in the heart of Mohammadpur. From momos, dosa, chicken soup to fantastic kebabs; follow them on their journey in the first episode of Budget Life.
12 December 2022, 12:20 PM

Hajong experience in Ruposhree’s artwork

Ruposhree Hajong, a student of the Fine Arts Department of Jahangirnagar University, highlights the history, culture, and crisis of the indigenous Hajongs in her artwork. On her own initiative, she is highlighting the stories of the Hajongs through colour and cotton.
12 December 2022, 02:23 AM

Road freed by late mayor Anisul Huq occupied once again

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Anisul Huq had successfully freed the road around the intersection from Satrasta to Tejgaon railway crossing in the capital. However, after his death, the DNCC has been unable to keep the key city roads free from the hands of encroachers.
11 December 2022, 14:58 PM

What World Cup frenzy tells us about our youth's aspirations

What are the factors behind the endless enthusiasm of Bangladeshi people over the FIFA World Cup 2022?
11 December 2022, 14:53 PM

Anti-British revolutionary Ullaskar’s birthplace being encroached

Ullaskar Dutta was an armed revolutionary of the anti-British movement.
11 December 2022, 05:10 AM

How was the BNP's Dhaka divisional rally?

The BNP's divisional rally was held at the Golapbagh field in Dhaka today.
10 December 2022, 13:52 PM

'One has to submit resignation letter to the Speaker, not at rally'

Awami League's rally began in Radio Colony ground adjacent to the Dhaka-Aricha highway in Savar this afternoon.
10 December 2022, 10:37 AM

15 Questions with Pari Rukh Al Matin

Pari Rukh Al Matin, an individual with multiple hats to don who's embarking on a new journey in life, shares her journey as a content creator.
10 December 2022, 02:17 AM

Freddy: Transformation story of an introvert dentist

“Freddy,” the recently released Bollywood movie revolves around the life of a young dentist of the same name. Due to his introverted nature, he is still single and cannot get along with girls easily. However, he has been trying matrimonial sites for the past five years. Meanwhile, he meets a woman who is married. Here comes a new twist in the story.
9 December 2022, 13:50 PM

Is BNP in the wrong for not opting for Suhrawardy Udyan?

The political scene has once again taken a turn towards violence as clashes broke out between BNP leaders, activists and law enforcers at Nayapaltan yesterday.
8 December 2022, 15:20 PM

Police identify BNP office area as 'crime scene'

DMP Joint Commissioner Biplob Kumar Sarker said law enforcers are conducting raids at the BNP office and surrounding areas in Nayapaltan.
8 December 2022, 12:40 PM

BCL stages sit-in at DU campus to stop JCD

Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) is "ready" to resist BNP's student wing, Chhatra Dal leaders and activists, saying that they may come to the Dhaka University campus and create an "unstable" situation.
8 December 2022, 12:30 PM

Qatar Chronicles: Last 16 insights 

Despite a few blips in the group-stage, the World Cup title contenders have found their stride at the business end of the tournament. Netherlands, England, France, Brazil, Argentina- all these sides have played some scintillating football. But Luis Enrique's Spain have come up short as they failed to convert all their penalties in the shootout against Morocco in their last 16 clash even after practising a thousand penalties in training. How much did you enjoy the last 16?
7 December 2022, 17:10 PM