“If there is no stability in the economy, no other reform will be sustainable,” he said.
The non-tariff barriers hurt Bangladesh-India trade, increasing costs and damaging bilateral trust
“We have already seized substantial amounts deposited in different banks by individuals under investigation or prosecution," he said.
Protesters began gathering around 9:00am, blocking the main gate and occupying nearby roads
Counters journo's question with, 'What would you do if she were accused?'
Following the arrest, Cultural affairs adviser Mostofa Sarwar Farooki addressed the issue in a Facebook post.
Some manufacturers say they are now opting to reduce office utility consumption, optimise office supplies, minimise bank dependence, and find alternative funding sources.
Medieval Bengal’s links to the Straits world, a narrow stretch of water connecting to Southeast Asia and beyond, are overlooked. This world saw not only ocean-going vessels, but also coastal and localised traffic which, like riverine transport, has gone largely unrecorded.
Five-year-old girl critical after mistaking explosive for toy; police investigating
Bangladesh off-spinner Mehedi Hasan Miraz has asked for a no-objection certificate (NOC) from the Bangladesh Cricket Board today to play for Lahore Qalandars in the ongoing Pakistan Super League.
For the first time, the planning ministry has used a digital budget planning system to categorise spending based on economic codes
The case was filed with the High Court in the Malaysian city of Shah Alam
BMD predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka commencing at 9:00am today
The landslide occurred early Sunday in Ba Be district of Bac Kan province following torrential rain on Saturday
A Dhaka court today sent her to jail in connection with an attempted murder case linked to July uprising
At least four people were killed and four others injured in a head-on collision between a microbus and a truck in Dinajpur's Birganj upazila this morning
The proposal for a Bangladesh-Myanmar aid channel is rooted in a decade of failed diplomacy.
Fresh Indian curbs on imports from Bangladesh quite concerning
“[We need to] keep going. It's a complicated time,” Messi said in a post-match interview with Apple TV.
Bangladesh skipper Liton Das said that they need to improve death overs batting and also focus on making the most out of conditions with the ball in the second T20I against UAE on Monday.
This episode of The Daily Star’s podcast Pitch Perfect takes a deep dive into the unfolding crisis and tries to shed light on the root causes of the dysfunction and explore what it would take to bring Bangladesh cricket back from the brink.
The two countries eye greater cooperation in core areas to further strengthen the relations
He dug over 3,000 graves free of cost
Mountain guide Cool, 51, first climbed Everest in 2004
The embankment now runs along the building's roof, with soil being filled up to the windows on the west side
The action was a big win for Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson
Though the first thing you notice right after entering might be the colours, since they are vibrant, generous, full of life, but there is something more, the scent of something older might carry...
Living in this beautiful suburb in the northern part of Dhaka has both pros and cons
The Kabi Nazrul Institute is set to release a special album featuring ten motivational songs by National Poet Kazi Nazrul Islam. To mark the launch, a large-scale concert will be held on May 30 at Manik Mia Avenue, with performances by ten prominent bands.
Pritom's dynamic stage presence and genre-defying music have garnered him a dedicated fanbase both at home and abroad. His recent announcement has already sparked excitement among fans, with advance ticket sales underway for several concerts.
The Cannes Film Festival witnessed a rousing reception for “Die, My Love”, the latest feature by acclaimed Scottish filmmaker Lynne Ramsay, starring Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson. Premiering in the competition section, the psychological drama received a six-minute standing ovation following its screening.
Costume jewellery blends heritage and modern flair, elevating style with ethnic, tribal, or minimalist pieces. Affordable yet expressive, it reflects individuality, tradition, and evolving trends — perfect for fashion-forward women embracing both vintage and contemporary jewellery aesthetics.
In dry, forgotten Shukhno Gram, a station master’s dull routine shifts when a runaway bride in blue arrives. Their unexpected bond, painted with longing, art, and fleeting rain, transforms solitude into a moment of magic.
On Saturday, 10 May 2025, students gathered at the central gymnasium of the University of Dhaka for a self-defence workshop titled “Rise and Resist.” Organised in collaboration with Legacy MMA Gym, the event brought together around 120 individuals to learn basic self-defence techniques to respond to harassment or physical assault.
Online degrees offer the freedom to study from anywhere, often at a fraction of the cost needed to pursue the same degrees in person from traditional universities.
Do late-night study sessions truly offer the environment conducive to learning and self-evaluation that individuals desire?
The recent measures taken by US President Trump have caught the world of academia off guard, especially international students.
Nvidia has just announced a new technology aimed at improving how chips communicate with each other in large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) systems.
Here are our picks for jobs of the week. Check out the article for more details.
In the chaos of Dhaka traffic, one vehicle has quietly taken over: the battery-powered three-wheeler, often called the ‘Tesla’, not the sleek one from Silicon Valley, but the Bangladeshi kind.
Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it
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Find out more about the history behind the significance of this day in today's Star Explains
What does this BBC report indicate? And more broadly speaking, what does the resumption of diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Pakistan signify?
The convict, Jitu Mia, had long been occupying the government land, said officials
A rest house turned cyclone shelter in Patuakhali's Kuakata upazila, under the jurisdiction of the Local Government Engineering Department, lies in a state of disrepair, raising concerns regarding safety of hundreds of locals, including children, and tourists, amid heightened risk of cyclones and other natural disasters in monsoon
Around 100 families in Uttar Jharkhali village under Barguna’s Taltali upazila have finally gained access to safe drinking water following the inauguration of a modern water treatment plant
The event, organised by the Farakka Long March 49th Anniversary Celebration Committee, commenced with a rally from Rajshahi College to Zero Point and back at 3:30pm
A magnificent marbled cat spotted in Fatikchhari’s Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary. First recorded in Bangladesh in 2014, these rare and elusive felines inhabit the dense evergreen forests of Sylhet, Chattogram, and the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
In a bid to protect the environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity, the government has banned the plantation, collection, and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings
He went there on leave to see his ailing wife
The alert instructed residents to refrain from going outside when a hail starts
