Bangladesh cricket in a mess: On and off the field

This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.
7 May 2025, 18:29 PM

How is Bangladesh being affected despite the US tariff suspension?

Watch today's episode of Star Explains to find out more
4 May 2025, 16:34 PM

24 parties in 8 months: History repeating itself or is democracy growing?

Let's find out the answers in today's episode of Star Explains
2 May 2025, 14:13 PM

May Day: Remembering a bloody history

Find out more about the history behind the significance of this day in today's Star Explains
1 May 2025, 14:30 PM

Bangladesh demanded $4.52 bn and an apology from Pakistan, what’s next?

What does this BBC report indicate? And more broadly speaking, what does the resumption of diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Pakistan signify?
19 April 2025, 15:12 PM

What's stopping the govt from breaking market syndicates?

Watch to find out more in today's episode of Star Explains with Ahsan
18 April 2025, 15:16 PM

Preparations on for Ananda Shobhajatra at Dhaka University

The procession marking the Bengali New Year
14 April 2025, 02:05 AM

How will Trump's tariff impact Bangladesh?

Find out more in Star Explains
3 April 2025, 16:01 PM

Will Hamza Choudhury's inclusion revive Bangladesh football?

If the BFF utilises this upsurge in interest from footballers and fans, it could be a game changer for Bangladesh football.
25 March 2025, 08:34 AM

Could the interim govt bring relief to macroeconomy?

Restoring stability to the country’s macroeconomy has been the interim government’s biggest challenge
19 March 2025, 18:24 PM

Syed Manzur Elahi: A dream, a unique success story

Find out more about his life on today’s Star Explains
13 March 2025, 16:00 PM

Diners harassed during Ramadan in Lakshmipur

Abdul Aziz, acting president of the Lakshmipur Merchants' Association, allegedly harassed young and elderly individuals for eating during daylight hours in Ramadan
12 March 2025, 20:14 PM

Security guards can now arrest people

Private security personnel deployed in residential areas, markets and shopping malls will now serve as members of the “Auxiliary Police Force” with the authority to make arrests.
8 March 2025, 18:00 PM

'What changed in 100 years?'

Watch today's Star Special to find the answer
8 March 2025, 17:00 PM

Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?

A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 
7 March 2025, 13:44 PM

Elephant trapped in mud rescued after 22 hours

The rescue operation, which took place around 5:00pm yesterday, was conducted by the Forest Department with the help of around 35 villagers
6 March 2025, 19:56 PM

Water cannon and the story of a protesting mother

What’s the story behind this photo captured by The Daily Star’s Prabir Das?
25 February 2025, 16:34 PM

How accurate is Trump's claim about $29 million?

How might Trump's statement impact Bangladesh? How should Bangladesh actually handle this issue?
25 February 2025, 16:25 PM

Starlink: Yunus asks Musk to come over, launch it within 90 days

Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus has extended an invitation to billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk to visit Bangladesh and oversee the launch of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service in the country within the next 90 working days.
23 February 2025, 18:00 PM

How to easily match prize bond lottery

Many people still have prize bonds worth Tk 100. Moreover, prize bonds can still be bought from any bank
23 February 2025, 11:20 AM