Beijing has agreed in principle to extend the loan repayment period and assured of looking into the request for lowering the interest rate to ease Bangladesh’s foreign debt repayment.
The Munich Security Conference Chairman Ambassador Christoph Heusgen on Tuesday called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has allowed the use of nine more customs stations for the import of potatoes, specifically from Nepal and Bhutan, aiming to diversify supply sources and reduce dependency on India..The nine stations include Rohonpur in Chapainawabganj, Sonahat in Kurigra
On his first day back in the White House, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders, including rescinding Biden-era executive actions and withdrawing the US from the Paris climate accord...Trump told Fox News host Sean Hannity during his campaign that he would be a d
The controversy surrounding the exam results began when an unidentified person applied for a review online of the HSC result, published on November 26, 2023
Donald Trump said he planned to impose 25% tariffs on both Canada and Mexico and withdrew from a signature international climate treaty during an impromptu, wide-ranging news conference from the Oval Office where he tackled topics from trade wars to TikTok and said he was “not confident” that th
The Bangladesh High Commission in Malaysia has announced an extension of the Migrant Repatriation Programme for undocumented Bangladeshi nationals, allowing them to return home under revised provisions set by the Malaysian government
The economy of Bangladesh has come to this position today because of BNP's reforms, says Khasru
Former Bangladesh captain Khaled Mahmud, also a former director of Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB), has seen all the corridors of BCB, club cricket and franchise cricket in the country. Mahmud, who is coaching Dhaka Capitals in what has been a lacklustre campaign in the Bangladesh Premier League so far, gave his insights about the ongoing payment issues in the BPL, the state of his team and...
Greenland's Football Association will send a delegation to the United States next month to begin talks on entering North American soccer body CONCACAF, hoping it will boost national pride at a time of global attention.
A total of 178 BDR personnel can walk out of prison on bail in a case filed under the Explosive Substances Act in connection with the 2009 BDR mutiny
While the interim government’s intention to tackle political and economic challenges is commendable, the task appears daunting.
André Carstens, head of Mission of the Netherlands to Bangladesh, met with Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan at her office in the Secretariat today
DMP top official says they are getting different types of reports against the top criminals after they got out on bail
Beijing is willing to work with Bangladesh to deepen friendship, strengthen strategic communication and advance comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership, said China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi today
The tax imposed on marriage registration has been cancelled, Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul said today..“Tax was imposed on marriage registration. The ministry has cancelled this illogical tax,” he said at a press conference on current affairs at the Secretariat today. .Responding to a q
The Workers' Profit Participation Fund (WPPF) under the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006, is a progressive mechanism designed to ensure that employees share in their company's profits.
Save the forests at Netrakona's Durgapur and Kalmakanda
How have local private sector businesses fared in recent years?
Bangladesh batter Afif Hossain revealed he was suffering from a lack of confidence under previous head coach Chandika Hathurusingha, a period which he feels had held him back from performing consistently.
The 10-time Melbourne Park winner Djokovic outlasted the younger Spaniard 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 to set up a semi-final with Alexander Zverev.
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.
The move comes after allegations were brought against Mahabubur Rahman, 42, executive member of Nehalpur union BNP, and Rajib Hossain, 48, executive member of Ward BNP, of looting fish belonging to a Jamaat leader
A fire at a ski resort hotel in Turkey’s Bolu mountains killed 66 people yesterday and forced panicked guests to jump out of windows in the middle of the night.
The UN’s climate chief yesterday said that the science of global warming had been “weaponised” by politics, a day after Donald Trump withdrew the United States from the Paris Agreement.
Ukraine fired a wave of drones at Russia overnight, sparking a blaze at an oil depot and “explosions” at a plant producing military aircraft, its army said yesterday.
Donald Trump unexpectedly held off tariffs on China on his first day back at the White House and did not single it out as a threat, raising the prospect of a rapprochement as both sides look to gain from each other rather than rain harm on an adversary.
As the CNG-run auto-rickshaw pulled away, I stepped onto the culvert, the cool evening air wrapping around me like a cloak. Just ahead, a pack of stray dogs roamed the street, their loud barking...
Once upon a time in Dhaka, tea drinking was limited to the Kashmiri, British, and Armenian households
With only a few days left before the month-long Amar Ekushey Boi Mela (Amar Ekushey Book Fair) kicks off, many stars are preparing to release their new books. As is tradition, the fair will see a range of exciting new titles from some of Bangladesh’s most beloved celebrities.
Suchanda debuted as a lead actress in Subhash Dutta’s “Kagojer Nouka” in the 1960s. One of her most iconic films is “Jibon Theke Neya”.
Singer Imran Mahmudul is all set to release his latest track “Mon Bujhli Na” this Valentine’s Day. The song has been composed by Fuad Almuqtadir, with lyrics penned by Abdar Rahman.
The Turks and Caicos Islands, a tropical paradise of stunning beaches and luxury resorts, mask a troubling reality. Beneath the glamour, black migrant workers face exploitation, low wages, and harsh living conditions, sustaining the islands' tourism industry.
Pinon hadi, a traditional cultural attire, has evolved from a single-piece garment to include modern elements like embroidery. Woven manually using back strap looms, it blends heritage, sustainability, and contemporary aesthetics, gaining popularity as bridal wear.
Bangladeshi fashion has evolved from Bollywood-influenced styles to a thriving industry showcasing heritage fabrics like jamdani and muslin. Brides now embrace local designs, personalised couture, and cultural pride, spotlighting Bangladeshi fashion on the global stage.
While several variables contributed to how ineffective educational reforms have been, a lack of foresight and enforcement were arguably the most prominent factors.
The festival drew thousands of music lovers, students, faculty members, and visitors from across the city to the Selim Al Deen Muktamancha
How does one navigate being one of the youngest in the room amongst people from different generations?
The volume of fact-checking reports addressing misinformation in Bangladesh surged by 58% in 2024 compared to the previous year, according to a recent report by dismislab. The report identifies misinformation trends in 2024, highlighting people, countries, organisation and key narratives.
Malaysia has become the first country in the world to permit the use of digital assets for zakat payments, according to a report by New Straits Times (NST), a Malaysian news outlet.
Across China, a growing number of people are turning to AI to combat social isolation
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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
Senior reporter Mohammad Jamil Khan of The Daily Star discusses these issues and more with Ziauddin Shiplu
To discuss these issues, tax expert and SMAC Advisory Services Ltd Director Snehasish Barua joins Star Connects
The 15-minute film seeks to reconstruct what happened outside Jatrabari police station between 1:56pm and 3:30pm on August 5, 2024
A male nilgai has escaped from the Gazipur Safari Park after climbing off a wall in Gazipur's Sreepur.
The first unit of the power plant began generating power around 12:30am yesterday
Dhaka's minimum temperature was 15.4 degrees Celsius
India’s Adani power has asked Bangladesh Power Development Board to pay $845 million in arears by the end of June or face charges for late payment.
Rizwana urges govt agencies to be vigilant
The cold wave gripping the region has significantly affected the daily lives of residents
An elephant was found dead in the hills of Hnila union under Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar yesterday morning.
