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12 July 2026, 20:58 PM
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Politics and religion has now gotten mixed with support for WC team: Kazi Sabir
12 July 2026, 21:15 PM
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Alvarez, Lautaro save Argentina to book a Blockbuster against England
12 July 2026, 20:50 PM
Sports Multimedia
Dhaka drowns after overnight rainfall
12 July 2026, 20:45 PM
News Multimedia
How will Ancelotti set up Brazil's game plan for Norway
5 July 2026, 19:56 PM
FIFA World Cup 2026
France-Morocco book a ticket for blockbuster, Viking threat to Brazil and Azteca awaits
5 July 2026, 18:52 PM
FIFA World Cup 2026
That’s What She Said about The Art of Opposition
4 July 2026, 22:10 PM
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Cape Verde heroics scare Argentina, Round of 16 begins tonight
4 July 2026, 19:50 PM
FIFA World Cup 2026
Drama in Portugal-Croatia and Modric says farewell, Argentina plays tonight
3 July 2026, 21:06 PM
FIFA World Cup 2026
'No worries, chill': Mantra of Cape Verde’s post‑colonial migrants
3 July 2026, 20:56 PM
FIFA World Cup 2026
Moulvibazar becomes Venezuela on NIDs
They are Bangladeshi citizens. They never travelled abroad. But according to their NIDs, their birthplace is Venezuela!
9 August 2022, 02:03 AM
Jahanara's sanitary, hygiene supplies for flood-affected women
There are a lot of people who extend their support to the flood-affected victims. However, people often forget about women who require proper sanitation and hygiene supplies.
8 August 2022, 02:05 AM
Meant for gas exploration, TK 2000cr used for LNG import
Petrobangla used around Tk 2,000 crore from the Gas Development Fund, which was formed for gas exploration, to import liquefied natural gas. According to Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission, Petrobangla did not take necessary permission for this.
7 August 2022, 14:06 PM
Lawmaker or a lawbreaker?
By breaking the law themselves, some lawmakers are stirring up controversies.
7 August 2022, 02:00 AM
How was last week's stockmarket
The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose 330 points last week from the previous week. The whole week experienced a rising trend.
6 August 2022, 17:28 PM
Limited public transport on first day of fuel price hike
The highest increase in fuel prices perhaps during the last 20 years was declared yesterday (August 5, 2022).
6 August 2022, 14:38 PM
Why fuel prices hiked in Bangladesh despite fall in int'l market
Why did the government hike fuel prices when it is falling in the global market? What is the reason behind the rise in the fuel prices?
6 August 2022, 10:36 AM
Is there really a need to import LNG?
Is Bangladesh really running out of gas? What is the government planning to meet the gas demands?
5 August 2022, 13:42 PM
What does the China-Taiwan situation mean for Bangladesh?
ANM Muniruzzaman, President of the Bangladesh Institute of Peace and Security Studies, and Mohammad Al-Masum Molla, Deputy Chief Reporter of The Daily Star, discussed the relationship between China and Taiwan. They shared their take on Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taiwan and its political ramifications.
5 August 2022, 12:27 PM
Hawa: The wind that will take us a long way
"Hawa", the first film by director Mesbaur Rahman Sumon, has breathed new life to Bangla cinema. The film has been widely praised by the audience.
5 August 2022, 03:29 AM
What lies ahead for Bangladesh in T20Is?
An inexperienced Bangladesh side went to Zimbabwe under the leadership of Nurul Hasan Sohan with hopes of turning their fortune in T20Is. However, after many controversies both on and off the field, the Tigers ended up suffering their first-ever bilateral T20I series against Zimbabwe. What lies ahead for Bangladesh in T20Is?
4 August 2022, 16:00 PM
Why are nonbanks’ profits falling?
The non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) experienced a fall in their profits in 2020 because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The next year they managed a handsome comeback. But in the first half of 2022, the NBFIs’ profits fell again.
4 August 2022, 14:14 PM
Did the govt take adequate measures to handle energy crisis?
In this episode of Star Connects, energy expert Professor M Shamsul Alam discusses the reasons behind Bangladesh’s current energy crisis how we can deal with it.
3 August 2022, 15:00 PM
Bridge collapses before inauguration as flood hits Kurigram
The bridge was to be inaugurated in Purbo Dhoni village, Fulbari, Kurigram in 2018. However, failing to withstand flood water, it collapsed even before inauguration. According to locals, low quality material and poor construction is to blame.
3 August 2022, 02:01 AM
Flood situation worsens in Lalmonirhat
Tista is flowing above danger level due to excess flood water from uphill India
2 August 2022, 14:01 PM
The cop who tracked down over 5,000 mobile phones!
Sub-Inspector of Police Milton Kumar Deb Das has recovered over 5,000 mobile phones till date.
2 August 2022, 09:29 AM
Abdul Momin Chowdhury: Life of a history scholar
Abdul Momin Chowdhury is one of the most prominent scholars in the field of Bengali history. His work, "Dynastic History of Bengal (750 - 1200AD)", is considered a seminal work.
2 August 2022, 02:30 AM
Trishal miracle baby to live in children’s home
The miracle baby, who was born right before her mother’s death under the wheels of a truck in Mymensingh's Trishal, has found a new home -- a government-run children’s home, Chotomoni Nibash.
1 August 2022, 14:47 PM
Prof AK Nazmul Karim's contribution to sociology in Bangladesh
Professor AK Nazmul Karim was the only Bengali founder of the Department of Sociology at Dhaka University when it was formed in 1957. On the century of his birth, The Daily Star speaks with renowned sociologist Anupam Sen
1 August 2022, 10:50 AM
A mother to many children with special needs
At a time when society is struggling, and in many cases failing, to ensure a dignified life for differently abled children, a mother has taken up the mission to take care of their education and wellbeing.
1 August 2022, 06:47 AM