Health Effects Institute and Institute for Health Metrics, an USA based organisation, in their recent research found that on average, those who are living in Bangladesh are losing 3 years of average life span due to the severe air pollution in the country.

In Khulna city, the Taltola canal is on the verge of disappearance due to encroachment and pollution. Garbage has completely blocked the flow of water. On both sides of the canal, illegally constructed half-built residences and cow farms further add to this problem.

Though social media has revolutionized how we connect and communicate, it has also become a preferred tool for criminals. Serious crimes are now being orchestrated through these platforms. Infatuated with the desire for fame, teenagers and youths are getting involved in criminal activities via apps like TikTok.

The Ekushey Book Fair is held every year to preserve the glorious memory of the 1952 Language Movement.

Gangubai Kathiawadi is the latest film by director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Loosely based on the life story of a real character, the film stars Alia Bhatt as the lead role Ganga - who becomes Gangubai, the Mafia Queen.

Since the results of HSC 2021 have been published, the students are counting days for the extremely competitive university admission tests. However, the process is yet to be disclosed by most of the universities. Also, it remains unclear whether the entrance exam syllabus will be based on limited subjects, just like the HSC exam this season.

Legunas or similar vehicles as human haulers have been a leading cause of numerous accidents on the roads. Minors are being employed as drivers and the passengers are often harassed about fares. In Bangladesh, there is no government policy controlling the movement of such vehicles, hence the owners are free to be arbitrary. Passengers are left with no alternatives if they have any issue with the services.

Daily essentials like edible oil, sugar, and lentils have already become more expensive. Experts fear a further price hike in upcoming Ramadan, as some unscrupulous traders take advantage around this time every year. What is the government doing to keep the daily essentials affordable?

After missing the deadline for adopting the instructions given by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation - Biman Bangladesh Airlines can face termination of their flights to Saudi Arabia any day now.

The word "Mezban" comes from the Persian language meaning "Host." But the word Mezban adopted in Chattogram’s local accent sounds as "Meijjan". And as soon as you hear “Meijjan”, you start visualising smoked white rice, various dishes of beef and chana dal (a type of pulses).

Chirping of birds was once heard on the banks of this river. Farmers would flock in droves with crops. Once upon a time, this river had a buffalo cart passing along its banks.

The Digital Security Act is being used not only to repress journalists but also to repress the political opposition. The government is saying from the start that this law was put into action to keep people safe in cyberspace. But an analysis of the lawsuits filed under the DSA shows that the law is being used against different political parties instead of actually doing what it was set out to do -- keep cyberspace safe. Was the Digital Security Act designed solely for the purpose of controlling criticism, opposition politics, and ideology in cyberspace?

According to research by the International Labour Organisation (ILO), Covid-19 will have an impact on the labour market till 2023.

Bangladesh government allotted over 15,000 crore taka as part of stimulus package to tackle the economic fallout caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, during the fiscal year 2020-21. But around 40 percent of the allotted budget still remains unutilised with some projects using just 1 percent of the funds.

As more people adopt pets, services offered for their wellbeing are also going up. “Furryghor'' is capitalising on such an opportunity by introducing the 1st pet hotel in Dhaka's Mirpur. When a pet owner has to travel, “Furryghor” takes care of their beloved companions ensuring safety, security, privacy and a wonderful, playful time for them.

In the country's zoos and safari parks, animals are dying at an alarming rate. But the government has apparently done nothing to protect animals. Rather the government seems to be interested in establishing more safari parks.

Europe is experiencing the biggest and the most violent military conflict after the second world war. Is Russia invading Ukraine merely to keep it out of NATO, as Putin’s recent comments suggest?

Students at Chittagong University formed a human chain blocking its main entrance today, demanding restarting of regular shuttle train services.

The biggest mural of the father of the nation Bangabandhu has been built in Rajshahi. Watch more at Star Newsbytes.

A new research by Duke University, USA has found that Bangladeshi people are losing 7 billion working hours every year because of climate change.