Govt to proceed with Bangla Academy award for Mohon Raihan after review

Decision to proceed made with consent of prime minister
28 February 2026, 14:27 PM

Tarique continues office on holidays, attends meeting

He is scheduled to attend an iftar hosted by Jamaat-e-Islami
28 February 2026, 13:56 PM

Prity ready to give her best if given chance

Young winger Sauravi Akanda Prity said Bangladesh are using their remaining training sessions to correct mistakes and settle into unfamiliar surroundings as the team finalises preparations for their historic debut in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Australia.
28 February 2026, 13:45 PM

Reciprocal trade deal with US ‘highly discriminatory’: CPD

He urged the government to immediately take measures to withdraw from the agreement
28 February 2026, 13:38 PM
28 February 2026, 13:31 PM

Businessman critically burned in 'AC blast' in Netrokona shop

Fire spread throughout electronics shop, damaging goods inside
28 February 2026, 13:16 PM

2026 Women's Asian Cup: When and where are Bangladesh's matches

Here is a brief look at the important dates of the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026 and the roll of honour.
28 February 2026, 13:00 PM

Shipping minister orders legal action over delayed unloading of imported food grains

Surprise visit to Dhaleshwari finds wheat, maize-laden lighter vessels anchored for up to 18 days
28 February 2026, 12:52 PM

Elderly woman, teenage granddaughter found murdered in Pabna

Police say autopsy to confirm whether 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted before murder
28 February 2026, 12:29 PM

All you need to know about the 12 teams in Women's Asian Cup

Here are the team profiles of the 12 teams
28 February 2026, 12:22 PM

In-form Jacks points to skipper Brook as England’s World Cup catalyst

Will Jacks hailed Harry Brook’s impact as England’s white‑ball captain after their four‑wicket win over New Zealand on Friday secured top spot in the Super Eight stage of the ICC T20 World Cup.
28 February 2026, 11:42 AM

Narsingdi rape, murder: Seven including prime suspect sent to jail

'Nura planned to cross border through Dinajpur district'
28 February 2026, 11:11 AM

Bill Clinton to lawmakers investigating Epstein: 'I saw nothing'

The former president gave closed-door testimony about his relationship with the late sex offender
28 February 2026, 09:26 AM

Pakistan’s semifinal equation explained

Salman Ali Agha will lead his Pakistan side onto the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium for their final Super Eight clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka today, knowing exactly what they must do to secure a place in the semifinals of the ongoing T20 World Cup.
28 February 2026, 09:00 AM

Inside Dana Wyse’s pharmacy of desire

Dana’s arrival in Bangladesh carried the strange familiarity of a travelling salesperson, except that nothing she sells intends to cure anything at all.
28 February 2026, 09:00 AM

‘A lot of effort required to compete against the best’

Despite limitations in training and facilities, captain Afeida Khandoker has vowed that the team will give their best against Asia’s leading sides. She spoke to The Daily Star’s Anisur Rahman about expectations, preparation and future ambitions.
28 February 2026, 09:00 AM

US says it supports Pakistan's 'right to defend itself' against Afghan Taliban

Afghanistan's Taliban rulers had said on Friday they were willing to negotiate after Pakistan bombed their forces in major cities
28 February 2026, 08:51 AM

Trump directs US agencies to toss Anthropic's AI as Pentagon calls startup a supply risk

Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk, affecting defense contractors
28 February 2026, 08:44 AM

NKorea unveils image of Kim Jong Un's daughter firing rifle

Kim's daughter Ju Ae has long been seen as the next in line to rule the secretive, nuclear-armed state, and took part in a string of recent high-profile outings, including this week's military parade marking the closing stages of North Korea's key party congress
28 February 2026, 08:38 AM

Pakistan bombs Kabul in 'open war' on Afghanistan's Taliban government

Taliban government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Afghan forces killed 55 Pakistani soldiers and captured several others, while putting the death toll among Afghan troops at 13
28 February 2026, 08:34 AM