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

4y 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.

4y 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 13, 2020
February 13, 2020

Android phones face difficult launch as MWC 2020 canceled amid Coronavirus fears

On Wednesday, GSM Association (GSMA), the London based industry organisation that represents the global mobile industry, pulled the plug on the 2020 Mobile World Congress show. The show's organiser said the coronavirus, the virus infecting tens of thousands of people globally and originating from China, had made it "impossible" for the show to proceed.

February 11, 2020
February 11, 2020

Bangladesh U-19 World Cup win: Cricket world reacts

After Bangladesh Under-19s' seminal World Cup triumph on Sunday, the cricketing world both at home and abroad, legends past and present, showered Akbar Ali's teen titans with praise.

February 9, 2020
February 9, 2020

Coronavirus: Myths vs facts

The death toll from the novel coronavirus surged past 800 in mainland China today, overtaking global fatalities in the 2002-03 SARS epidemic, even as the World Health Organization said the outbreak appeared to be "stabilising".

February 6, 2020
February 6, 2020

Bernie Sanders appeals to Bengali-American immigrants in Facebook post

US Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders has posted on Facebook in Bengali seeking support from the Bengali diaspora in the US for his Medicare for All campaign.

February 3, 2020
February 3, 2020

5 madrasa teachers jailed for providing answers to Dakhil examinees

A mobile court today jailed five madrasa teachers for two years for providing answers to Dakhil examinees during an MCQ test at an exam centre in Brahmanbaria’s Ashuganj upazila.

February 1, 2020
February 1, 2020

‘Queues formed at 2 polling centres to show high voter turnout’

Our reporters stationed at different polling centres across the city have found instances of “artificial queues” being formed to show high voter turnout in the Dhaka City Corporation polls.

February 1, 2020
February 1, 2020

Will accept the result, whatever it is: Atiqul

Awami League’s mayor candidate for Dhaka North City Corporation Atiqul Islam said he will accept the election result, whatever it is.

January 31, 2020
January 31, 2020

341 Bangladeshis to arrive from China tonight

Three hundred and forty one Bangladeshis will arrive in Dhaka tomorrow night on a special flight from Wuhan, China

January 30, 2020
January 30, 2020

Want to see democracy in action at Dhaka polls: Western diplomats

Western diplomats in Dhaka said they want to see democracy in action as the Dhaka South and North City Corporation elections are going to be held day after tomorrow.

January 29, 2020
January 29, 2020

Baul singer Shariat Sarkar denied bail

A Tangail court today rejected a bail petition of Baul singer Shariat Sarkar in a case filed under the Digital Security Act for “hurting religious sentiment”.