Obituary
Ex-chief justice Fazlul Karim passes away
Former Chief Justice Mohammad Fazlul Karim passed away yesterday morning at the age of 81.
Matiur Rahman passes away
Matiur Rahman (Babu), SBAC Bank PLC’s sponsor shareholder and former director, passed away at Bangladesh Specialized Hospital in Dhaka on Tuesday, aged 68.
Indian fashion icon Rohit Bal no more
Rohit Bal, one of India's most leading fashion designers who set trends by blending tradition with modernity in dresses, died last night at a south Delhi hospital following a heart attack
A thespian's final bow
Masud Ali Khan, a towering figure in Bangladeshi performing arts, passed away yesterday at his home in the capital’s Green Road, leaving behind a remarkable legacy that spans over seven decades of unparalleled artistic brilliance.
Sakhawat Hossain Bhuiyan passes away
He was buried at Pakunda Khan House graveyard after a namaz-e-janaza following state honours by Sonargaon Police Station
Fahmeeda Wahab passes away
Fahmeeda Wahab, a prominent figure in development economics and international aid, has passed away in Canada at the age of 65, said a press release.
Shujeo Shyam passes away
Renowned composer and singer Shujeo Shyam passed away early yesterday at the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) Hospital.
Matia Chy laid to rest sans state honour
Matia Chowdhury, a firebrand politician known for her simplistic lifestyle, was laid to rest yesterday.
A firebrand politician falls silent
A firebrand student leader who had become a national political figure even before graduating, Matia Chowdhury was a rare exception in Bangladeshi politics, which had been plagued by opportunism, corruption, and at times, crime.
Morjina Begum passes away
Morjina Begum, mother of The Daily Star’s senior reporter and Bangladesh Sports Journalist Association general secretary Anisur Rahman Poltu,
Obaidul Huq’s death anniv
Today is the 17th death anniversary of Obaidul Huq, a veteran journalist.
Razia Naseem Sultana no more
Razia Naseem Sultana, wife of Jahangir Bin Alam, former secretary of foreign investors, Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and India-Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IBCCI), passed away on October 8
Ratan Tata passes away
India’s top industrialist and Tata Sons Chairman Emeritus Ratan Tata died in a hospital in Mumbai last night, the company said.
BIT founder Lubna Choudhury passes away
Lubna Choudhury was widely recognised for her contributions to education, with her vision shaping BIT into a leading institution
A life dedicated to public service
Former president AQM Badruddoza Chowdhury, a prominent figure in the country’s political landscape, passed away early yesterday.
MA Rashid’s death anniv
The 36th death anniversary of MA Rashid will be observed today, said a press release.
NTV News Editor Shimanta Khokon no more
Shimanta Khokon, news editor of NTV and managing committee member of Jatiya Press Club, died at his residence in Dhaka's Chamelibagh area yesterday