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Breathing life into bamboo: The flute makers of Sreemoddi

one-third of all flutes produced in Bangladesh originate from this village

9h ago

May Day: Remembering a bloody history

Find out more about the history behind the significance of this day in today's Star Explains

1d ago

US calls on India and Pakistan to 'de-escalate'

India blames Pakistan for the gun attack that killed 26 people on April 22 in Indian-administered Kashmir, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi giving his military "complete operational freedom"

1d ago

South Korean ex-leader Yoon indicted for abuse of power: prosecutors

The new indictment comes as Yoon stands trial for orchestrating an insurrection with his December 3 martial law attempt, which sought to suspend civilian rule in democratic South Korea

1d ago

Ukraine, US sign minerals deal, tying Trump to Kyiv

Ukraine said it secured key interests after protracted negotiations, including full sovereignty over its own rare earths, which are vital for new technologies and largely untapped

1d ago

US reaching out to China for tariff talks: Beijing state media

US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed that China has reached out for talks on the tariffs -- claims Beijing has vehemently denied

1d ago

Ansar Uddin Khan appointed coordinator of ICT probe agency

The Ministry of Public Administration confirmed the appointment in an official gazette issued today

2d ago

Heavy ashfall affects thousands in Philippine province of Sorsogon as Mount Bulusan erupts

Following the eruption, Phivolcs raised the volcano’s status from alert level 0 (normal) to alert level 1 (low-level unrest), warning of the possibility of further phreatic eruptions

3d ago

US antitrust cases against US tech giants

These cases represent a significant shift in antitrust enforcement in the United States

3w ago

Gaza rescuers say 20 killed in Israel strike on residential block

Israel resumed intense strikes on the Gaza Strip on March 18, ending a two-month ceasefire with Hamas

3w ago

72 arrested so far over Monday's vandalism; 10 cases filed

Besides, 10 cases have been filed over the incidents, Chief Adviser's press wing mentioned in the post.

3w ago

SAD leader accused of attempted rape in Narayanganj

The accused Takbir Aman, 24, is the senior joint chief organiser of SAD's Narayanganj city unit

3w ago

Clash in Brahmanbaria leaves 40 injured, including UNO and OC

The incident took place yesterday night and this morning, in two phases

3w ago

2 killed as covered van hits auto-rickshaw in Brahmanbaria

"Efforts are underway to identify and arrest the driver of the van"

3w ago

Jatka Conservation Week begins in Barishal

Fisheries Adviser urged fishermen to refrain from catching jatka

3w ago

UP chairman arrested in explosives case in Gazipur

He was also the labour affairs secretary of the Sanmania Union Awami League

3w ago