Democracy does not seem to be our focus today. Because if it were, then shouldn’t we have been talking about elections more?
Interest payments and subsidies have absorbed nearly half of Bangladesh’s total budget expenditure in the first seven months of the current fiscal year, underscoring growing fiscal stress and raising concerns over public finances.
JnU students have continued their blockade at the capital's Kakrail intersection for the second consecutive day
Malaysia will initially take nearly 8,000 Bangladeshi workers from among the 17,000 who missed a deadline for joining due to a flight shortage.
Living in this beautiful suburb in the northern part of Dhaka has both pros and cons
In a bid to protect the environment, ecosystems, and biodiversity, the government has banned the plantation, collection, and sale of eucalyptus and akashmoni saplings
A stunning Lamine Yamal strike helped crown Barcelona LaLiga champions with a 2-0 win at local rivals Espanyol on Thursday, with victory ensuring Real Madrid cannot catch them at the top of the table.
Barcelona's 28th Spanish league title caps a remarkable season defined by teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who at 17 has emerged as world football's most electrifying talent.
Two people were killed and at least 20 injured in a road accident on the Dhaka-Khulna highway at Kashiani upazila in Gopalganj
The World Health Organization said Thursday that the last hospital in Gaza providing cancer and cardiac care had stopped functioning after an Israeli attack
A Rio de Janeiro court ordered the board of Brazil's Football Confederation (CBF) to be removed from their positions, including president Ednaldo Rodrigues, a decision showed on Thursday.
He went there on leave to see his ailing wife
About 2 lakh tonnes of imported goods left abandoned at Chattogram port alone for years
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan has been granted NOC to play the PSL, BCB cricket operations confirmed.
A man was killed in a clash between two rival groups in Natai village under Brahmanbaria’s Sadar upazila
Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio said Thursday a presumption of innocence "must continue to prevail" after he was indicted in a case involving the viewing and distribution of a sexual video involving a minor.
The expansion of animosity and prejudice is rooted in toxic patriarchy.
The interim government should encourage all public officials to respond diligently to the citizens’ RTI requests.
The government will take measures if mobile operators fail to reduce internet prices, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, the special assistant to the chief adviser with executive authority over the Ministry of Posts, Telecommunications and ICT.
As it seems, the dilemma for Bangladesh remains: is Shanto worth the tactical compromise?
Already assured of their place in the 2026 World Cup, Argentina will travel to Santiago (play against Chile on June 06) and then host Colombia (June 11) at the Monumental Stadium.
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.
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a second-tier team of aides and deputy ministers to hold peace talks with Ukraine in Turkey yesterday, spurning Kyiv’s challenge to go there in person to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky.
The Indian Army said at least 10 militants were killed in an operation still underway in the troubled northeastern state of Manipur, bordering Myanmar.
US President Donald Trump said yesterday that the United States was getting very close to securing a nuclear deal with Iran, and Tehran had “sort of” agreed to the terms.
Aside from proposing a significant increase in the health budget, the Health Sector Reform Commission has suggested several innovative ways to mobilise funds to strengthen the country’s underfunded health services.
A wooden bridge over the Buri Bhairab River remains the only route for around 50,000 people commuting between the Afra area of Narail Sadar upazila and the Basundia area of Jashore Sadar upazila.
Living in this beautiful suburb in the northern part of Dhaka has both pros and cons
Dhaka doesn’t have a city square per se, but places like Shahbagh and areas around Motijheel serve as a sort of one.
Today marks the death anniversary of legendary Bangladeshi actor Farooque, a beloved figure in the golden era of Dhaka cinema. Renowned for his roles in social dramas, Farooque became a household name through films that resonated deeply with rural and urban audiences alike. Though he played romantic and liberation war heroes, it was the social narratives that elevated him to iconic status.
The event opens with a two-night run (May 16–17) of “Fire” by Avant Garde Natyadal. Written by Suman Tinku and directed by Shamsul Kabir Liton, the play explores provocative themes.
Geetika Recording Centre in Old Dhaka preserves the soul of a fading era, offering cassettes, vinyl, and nostalgic music memories. Amid digital convenience, it stands as a timeless tribute to Bangladesh’s golden musical past.
Protect elderly loved ones from extreme heat by using refrigerated towels, sponge baths, and mist sprays to cool skin gently. Review medications for heat sensitivity, encourage breathable footwear, and prioritise hydration with light, water-rich foods for better health.
Dhaka’s brutal summer heatwave hits 38-46°C, turning the city into an urban heat island with power cuts and unbearable humidity. Summer enthusiasts vanish indoors, while street vendors endure the extreme conditions, redefining what surviving summer means.
Unresolved childhood trauma often resurfaces in marriage, shaping emotional responses and deepening relationship conflicts. In Bangladesh’s high-pressure society, healing requires vulnerability, therapy, and confronting past wounds to build truly intimate, emotionally resilient partnerships.
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?
They issue a four-point demand, with the immediate release of the draft voter list as a key priority
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.
Google DeepMind has unveiled two new AI systems that collectively solved four of six problems from this year's International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO), performing at the level of a silver medalist. According to an official blog post by Google, this marks the first time AI has achieved such a level in the world's most elite high school math competition.
In a world that prizes innovation and adaptability, one would assume experience is a critical asset. Yet, for many older professionals, particularly those over 50, the job market tells a different story—one where decades of service are quietly disregarded in favour of youth. Age discrimination, or ageism, in the workplace remains a pervasive but often under-acknowledged issue globally, and Bangladesh is no exception.
Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it
Watch today's episode of Star Explains to find out more
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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?
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.
The alert instructed residents to refrain from going outside when a hail starts
A strong 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck south of the Greek island of Kasos on Wednesday, the United States Geological Survey said, but there were no immediate reports of damage
He said this while inspecting progress of Birza Khal’s excavation and cleanliness activities
The intense heat wave sweeping through Chanchra in Jashore is severely disrupting the production of fry (renu) and fingerlings, as temperatures have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for a week
The voluntary organisation of Chattogram based professionals, town planners, and civil society members made the demand at a press conference at Chattogram Pres Club yesterday
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has prohibited any new industrial activities or projects within 10 kilometres of the Ecologically Critical Area (ECA) around the Sundarbans.
A severe heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rajbari, Khulna, Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jashore
