Column by Mahfuz Anam: 35th anniversary of The Daily Star / When independent newspapers burn, so does democracy
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
‘No scope for partisan politics’ at universities, says Amir Khosru
1 hour(s) ago
Politics
More than a dozen countries are moving to ban social media for children
1 hour(s) ago
Tech & Startup
Pakistan military kills 22 in northwest clashes, child dead in crossfire
10 MIN(s) ago
World
13 years after Rana Plaza, the dead are mourned and the living still suffer
3 hour(s) ago
Bangladesh
India reacts after Trump calls it a ‘hellhole’
2 hour(s) ago
World
A quiet green warrior in Sreemangal: Bishnu Hazra’s 30-year tree plantation drive
44 MIN(s) ago
Environment
The Price of Labour
23 April 2026, 18:32 PM
Slow Reads Special
Govt needs Tk 9,638cr to clear 80,320 teachers’ benefit claims: Education minister
4 MIN(s) ago
Parliament
Winners outnumbered by one: Combined XI from Bangladesh–New Zealand ODI series
43 MIN(s) ago
Cricket
Aminul Islam appointed Dhaka WASA MD
CID launches probe against former MD Abdus Salam Bepari
10 March 2026, 22:25 PM
NCP to attend parliament session for reforms, not president’s address: Nahid
Reiterates demand for immediate removal of the president
10 March 2026, 22:10 PM
Inu denies role in July killings
Submits written statement to ICT-2; tribunal sets April 2 for defence arguments
10 March 2026, 22:01 PM
Bangladesh offers use of Pangaon terminal as alternative route for handling Bhutanese cargo
Countries plan new tourism MoU, consider future FTA
10 March 2026, 21:55 PM
5,000 tonnes of diesel reach Parbatipur via India-Bangladesh pipeline
BPC has requested an additional 50,000 tonnes this month to meet demand amid supply crunch
10 March 2026, 21:44 PM
Heaviest day of strikes yet on Iran despite market bets Trump will end war soon
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they would block oil shipments from the Gulf unless US and Israeli attacks cease
10 March 2026, 21:39 PM
Elon Musk worth $839 billion in new Forbes list
Elon Musk's fortune swelled by roughly $500 billion over the past twelve months
10 March 2026, 21:34 PM
Real Madrid not inferior to Man City even without Mbappe: Arbeloa
Real Madrid coach Alvaro Arbeloa said Tuesday his team should not feel inferior to Champions League opponents Manchester City, even without injured striker Kylian Mbappe.
10 March 2026, 21:24 PM
Probe sought over BCB polls
Earlier, on Sunday, representatives of 50 Dhaka clubs submitted a separate complaint to the NSC seeking an independent investigation into the last BCB elections.
10 March 2026, 21:23 PM
Surprise in store in Mirpur?
The Mirpur wicket has often looked green in the past, hinting at assistance for fast bowlers, but more often than not it has behaved like a typical slow and low surface, offering little surprise.
10 March 2026, 21:06 PM
Follow, share, comment, get scammed: Deepfakes push fake ‘Family Card’ offers on Facebook
The Daily Star finds at least 52 AI-generated videos and 31 Facebook pages using deepfakes of Tarique Rahman and his family to lure users into sharing personal details
10 March 2026, 20:39 PM
DU suspends three students for harassing two women at TSC last month
Disciplinary action follows probe into February 24 incident
10 March 2026, 20:11 PM
Education ministry considering relaxing degree requirement for governing body presidents
Final decision to be announced after consulting with PM
10 March 2026, 20:05 PM
As Iran war boosts Netanyahu politically, Gaza pays the price
Polls show rising support for Netanyahu’s campaign while global focus shifts from Gaza
10 March 2026, 19:48 PM
Price of passage
War turns maritime insurance into quiet fulcrum of global trade
10 March 2026, 19:42 PM
Suspected 'Dayal Bahini' member arrested in Sundarbans drive
Coast Guard recovers arms and ammunition after special operation
10 March 2026, 19:36 PM
Jamaat ameer removes foreign affairs adviser Mahmudul over letter to ministry
Dhaka-14 MP Mir Ahmad Bin Quasem appointed successor
10 March 2026, 19:28 PM
Joint forces' operation in Jungle Salimpur: Arms recovered, CCTV network dismantled
Joint forces arrest 22 as large-scale operation dismantles criminal hideout in Chattogram
10 March 2026, 19:10 PM
‘Nirbhaya’ Award celebrates five women driving change in their communities
Joint initiative by UNDP Bangladesh and The Daily Star marks International Women’s Day
10 March 2026, 19:01 PM
Taiwan beat India to set up quarterfinal with China
Japan stayed perfect in the women's Asian Cup group stage as they eased to a 4-0 win over Vietnam, who crashed out of the tournament.
10 March 2026, 18:19 PM