Chief Adviser's Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam yesterday said steps must be taken to ensure that no one can directly interfere with the media in the future like it was done during the ousted Sheikh Hasina government.
Holding elections within the next six months is unrealistic, said Sarjis Alam, chief organiser of Jatiya Nagorik Committee, yesterday at an event in Panchagarh.
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The agreement, which must now go to the full cabinet for a final green light, would halt fighting and bombardment in Gaza's deadliest-ever war
Former Manchester United and Scotland striker Denis Law, who has died at the age of 84, was hailed Friday as a "football giant" whose "memory will live on forever more".
Georgia striker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on Friday signed for Paris Saint-Germain for an undisclosed fee from Italian league leaders Napoli, the French champions announced.
With the international community closely watching, Bangladesh finds itself at a critical juncture in its democratic journey.
Our initial study of the reports of the four commissions indicates that the recommendations are quite substantive.
Mikel Arteta said on Friday the Premier League title race cannot be boiled down to a straight shootout between Arsenal and Liverpool as he urged his players to relish the battle.
Global growth is expected to increase slightly this year while remaining stuck below its pre-pandemic average, the IMF said Friday, flagging the growing economic divide between the United States and European countries..In an update to its flagship World Economic Outlook report, the Interna
Bangladesh's journey in the inaugural Kho Kho World Cup came to an end at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Gymnasium in New Delhi on Friday as both the men's and women's teams lost their quarterfinal encounters.
An expert all-round display from Khushdil Shah and the new ball sizzle from pacer Akif Javed saw league leaders Rangpur Riders beat Chittagong Kings by 33 runs and confirm their spot into the top four of the Bangladesh Premier League in Chattogram on Friday.
Bangladesh’s economy may grow 4.1 percent in FY25, the WB said in its latest Global Economic Prospects released Thursday
Bangladesh exported $7.2 billion worth of garments to the US, its single largest export destination, in 2024, according to data from the Export Promotion Bureau (EPB).
A five-year-old child died in a fire that broke out at the Mochhoni Rohingya camp in Teknaf, Cox’s Bazar early yesterday.
Bangladesh’s economy is significantly dependent on its export earnings. The export sector has faced several challenges under the interim government.
Have the lessons of the July uprising been forgotten already?
Although Bangladesh became the first country in the world to announce a complete ban on the use of polythene bags in 2002, strict enforcement of the much-lauded initiative has only started taking shape recently.
Bangladeshi umpire Sharfuddoula Ibne Shahid Saikat is the only ICC elite panel umpire in the country and this time he would be conducting quite a few matches in the BPL, unlike in previous years.
Title contenders Mohammedan consolidated their sole lead in the Bangladesh Premier League with an all-win record after handing a 1-0 defeat to Brothers Union at the Birshreshtha Shaheed Flight Lt Matiur Rahman Stadium in Mymensingh on Friday.
The last time Chelsea won the Premier League was back in 2016-17. Since then, despite being in the fight for the crown on a few occasions, The Blues have struggled to find the killer instinct and have suffered from several setbacks centred around an unexpected change in ownership. Performance levels had also reached severe lows in the 2022-23 season and they ended up finishing 12th in the league.
Fakhrul made the statement while speaking to journalists this afternoon during a Dhaka College reunion event held at a resort in the Sirajdikhan upazila of Munshiganj
However, the EU said those priority reform areas should be identified based on a consensus reached by dialogues between the interim government and political parties.
Acting envoy Nardia Simpson assures her continued efforts at headquarters to address visa and consular issues upon her return
The youth must take the lead in protecting the environ-ment and nature, said Syeda Rizwana Hasan, adviser to the environment and water resources ministries, yesterday.
He also stressed the need for impartial governance.
I had nothing significant planned for last Friday, and was absent-mindedly saying yes to all sorts of plans my friends were making; completely forgetting an important wedding reception I had to...
“It’s a wonderful experience to see the works of two artists from different mediums in the same exhibition -- works that seem to express their inner thoughts in two different ways, yet woven...
Whether it's by crafting a groundbreaking IP with “Pett Kata Shaw”, making history by working with Hollywood juggernaut Jordan Peele, or by being a revered member of the Writers' Guild of America, Nuhash Humayun's journey in Bangladeshi showbiz is nothing short of remarkable. We sat down with the ambitious director days after the release of “Dui Shaw”, the second iteration of his horror phenomenon.
Following the attack, Saif was rushed to Lilavati Hospital by his son, Ibrahim Ali Khan, where a team of specialists, including Neurosurgeon Dr Nitin Dange, Cosmetic Surgeon Dr Leena Jain, and Anesthetist Dr Nisha Gandhi, performed extensive surgery. The procedure began at 5:30am and continued for several hours. Doctors successfully removed a 2.5-inch knife lodged near Saif’s spine and treated a spinal fluid leak. While the actor remains in recovery, doctors have assured that his condition is stable.
Speaking exclusively with The Daily Star, the “Swapnajaal” and “Gunin” famed actress shared her excitement and thoughts on the release of her first Indian film.
The recent VAT hike on clothing in Bangladesh strains businesses, consumers, and designers, especially with Eid approaching. Alternative measures like taxing luxury items or offering subsidies could have balanced revenue generation and economic sustainability more effectively.
Shutki (dried fish) is a beloved yet divisive food in Bengal, with varieties like chepa, lakkha, and nona ilish. From necessity to culinary tradition, it’s a staple across regions, valued for its preservation, flavours, and cultural significance.
Tilapia fish skin, rich in collagen, offers a revolutionary, cost-effective burn treatment by promoting faster healing, reducing scarring, and preventing infections. This innovative approach is expanding globally, transforming wound care and sustainable healthcare practices.
What remains to be seen is whether or not we can make full use of its potential.
A plastic recycling project of a multinational student team, whose three members are from BRAC University, has been awarded the first prize of USD 1,500 at the international pitch competition, “Launch a Different World 2024”.
Despite my best efforts to practice empathy – to offer a kind word, to share what I have – it often feels futile in an environment that seems to reward apathy.
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, and Instagram, plans to exclude paid advertisements from its upcoming “Community Notes” feature, according to a recent report by Reuters.
Noyb, an Austrian privacy advocacy group, filed a series of complaints against TikTok, Xiaomi, AliExpress, Temu, Shein, and WeChat, alleging violations of European Union data privacy regulations.
A recent report titled “Future of Jobs Report 2025” by World Economic Forum (WEF), projects a net increase of 78 million jobs globally by 2030, as rapid technological advancements and demographic shifts reshape the global workforce. The report estimates that while 170 million new roles will be created, 92 million positions will be displaced, reflecting a net disruption of 22% of jobs over the next five years.
Indigenous students and community members demonstrated in Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Bandarban following an attack by members of an organisation called "Students for Sovereignty" on a programme in Dhaka
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The 15-minute film seeks to reconstruct what happened outside Jatrabari police station between 1:56pm and 3:30pm on August 5, 2024
Students of Jagannath University (JnU), who went on a hunger strike to press home their three-point demand, called off their protest yesterday evening, 35 hours after authorities assured them of meeting two of their demands.
Former caretaker government adviser Professor Rehman Sobhan has attributed environmental degradation to unchecked profit motives and market dominance, urging the establishment of a dedicated commission to tackle these challenges
A mobile court in Barguna destroyed seven charcoal kilns in Azgar Kathi area of the district’s Sadar upazila yesterday
In its morning weather bulletin, BMD predicted that both night and day temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged tomorrow.
US Science Envoy for Air Quality Dr Jamie Schauer has emphasized on the urgent need for advanced monitoring systems, cleaner technologies, and multi-sectoral partnerships to improve Dhaka's air quality
A grey-headed swamphen struts through a wetland in Chattogram. Large and striking with vibrant plumages, these birds are found in South and Southeast Asia, typically in wetlands, marshes, and along lakesides, where they can thrive amid dense vegetation and also conceal themselves from predators.
Weather may remain dry with partly cloudy sky over the country
Dhaka's minimum temperature was recorded at 17 degrees Celsius
Three brick kilns were demolished by separate mobile courts in Rangamati and Bandarban yesterday for operating illegally.
