Star Online Report

Rice market totally deceitful

“Because of the cutting and polishing, rice loses its nutritional value and it is being done by importing machines spending crores of taka. The government will take steps soon to stop it.”

1y ago

Bangladeshi students in German universities seek assistance from Foreign Ministry for visa facilitation

“About 2,000 students have registered for visa appointments at the embassy since July last year," said Raihan, a student at a German technical university.

3y ago

Third batch of Rohingyas have arrived in Bhasan Char

The third batch of Rohingyas were on the way to Bhasan Char today from Chattogram Boat Club.

3y ago

Wealth statement submission time of bank directors, MDs extended

Time to submit wealth statements for bank directors, managing directors, employees of two subordinate stages under them and their families has been extended by one and a half months.

3y ago

Inside look at Ajo Idea Space

​Khalid Mahmud, Owner of Ajo Idea Spcae, speaks to The Daily Star about the story behind the origins of Ajo, Which has especially picked up distinction for its unique establishment. He talks about his journey from being an artist to creating a tranquil idea space in Dhaka and how he has managed to overcome tough competition in recent years through his eccentric architecture style and distinctive ways of management.

3y ago

Inside look at Kiva Han

In conversation with Samit Bin Salam

3y ago

Institute of Public Health issues dress code for Muslim employees

Dr Muhammad Abdur Rahim, director of the institute under the health directorate, in a circular issued on Wednesday asked male employees to wear clothes above the ankle and women below the ankle with hijab.

3y ago

Dr Zafrullah's condition 'somewhat unstable'

Condition of Gonoshasthaya Kendra Founder and Trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury is somewhat unstable, said an official of Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital today.

4y ago
February 14, 2023
February 14, 2023

Rice market totally deceitful

“Because of the cutting and polishing, rice loses its nutritional value and it is being done by importing machines spending crores of taka. The government will take steps soon to stop it.”

July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021

Bangladeshi students in German universities seek assistance from Foreign Ministry for visa facilitation

“About 2,000 students have registered for visa appointments at the embassy since July last year," said Raihan, a student at a German technical university.

January 29, 2021
January 29, 2021

Third batch of Rohingyas have arrived in Bhasan Char

The third batch of Rohingyas were on the way to Bhasan Char today from Chattogram Boat Club.

January 22, 2021
January 22, 2021

Wealth statement submission time of bank directors, MDs extended

Time to submit wealth statements for bank directors, managing directors, employees of two subordinate stages under them and their families has been extended by one and a half months.

December 8, 2020
December 8, 2020

Inside look at Ajo Idea Space

​Khalid Mahmud, Owner of Ajo Idea Spcae, speaks to The Daily Star about the story behind the origins of Ajo, Which has especially picked up distinction for its unique establishment. He talks about his journey from being an artist to creating a tranquil idea space in Dhaka and how he has managed to overcome tough competition in recent years through his eccentric architecture style and distinctive ways of management.

November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020

Inside look at Kiva Han

In conversation with Samit Bin Salam

October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020

Institute of Public Health issues dress code for Muslim employees

Dr Muhammad Abdur Rahim, director of the institute under the health directorate, in a circular issued on Wednesday asked male employees to wear clothes above the ankle and women below the ankle with hijab.

June 5, 2020
June 5, 2020

Dr Zafrullah's condition 'somewhat unstable'

Condition of Gonoshasthaya Kendra Founder and Trustee Dr Zafrullah Chowdhury is somewhat unstable, said an official of Gonoshasthaya Nagar Hospital today.

April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020

Migrants’ organisation urges PM for safety net programme

Ovibash Karmi Unnayan Programme (OKUP) has appealed to the prime minister to announce a social safety net programme for returnee migrant workers and their families, who are not being included in any of the social protection schemes declared by the government.

April 19, 2020
April 19, 2020

Facebook launches third-party fact-checking in Bangladesh

Facebook announced the launch of its third-party fact-checking program today in Bangladesh as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce the spread of misinformation and improve the quality of news people find online. Facebook will partner with BOOM, which has been certified by the Poynter Institute's non-partisan International Fact Checking Network.