The government has proposed a 3.55 percent rise in the budget allocation for agriculture, food, livestock and fisheries in the next fiscal year, setting aside Tk 39,620 crore..But agro-economists say the increase is far from sufficient to ensure the country’s long-term food security..<p
The returnees are currently being held at the BGB's Bijoypur camp
The incident occurred around 4:00pm in the Chandra (Pallibidyut) area
He was arrested after video footage showed him kicking a woman during a protest by Gonotantrik Chhatra Jote
Administrator Mohammad Azaz said all sacrificial waste generated during the Eid-ul-Azha will be removed within the day
Court seeks explanation from state on why he should not get permanent bail
The chief adviser is scheduled to meet King Charles III and hold talks with PM Keir Starmer
Citizens seeking services were forced to return empty-handed
Traffic has slowed along a 10-kilometre stretch of the highway due to the growing holiday rush
The move comes amid renewed discussions over Jamaat-e-Islami's political future
The press secretary said the commission has scrutinised the 1,350 cases
Passengers are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions
Warns of legal action against future misinformation
India media reported as many as 11 people had been crushed to death
The number of births in Japan last year fell below 700,000 for the first time on record, government data showed Wednesday.
Pakistani police yesterday said a 17-year-old TikTok star was shot dead by a man who had repeatedly contacted her online.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain yesterday said it is not possible to physically prevent “push-ins” from India, although efforts are underway to resolve the issue.
From the Maldives to mainland China, foreigners are drawn to the world-class healthcare offered by private hospitals in the country, says Association of Private Hospitals Malaysia president Datuk Dr Kuljit Singh.
South Koreans began voting Tuesday for a new president, six months to the day after ex-leader Yoon Suk Yeol plunged the country into political chaos with his disastrous declaration of martial law
Myanmar’s junta has extended a post-earthquake truce, after the expiry of a previous humanitarian ceasefire it was accused of flouting with a continued campaign of air strikes.
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth yesterday warned that China was “credibly preparing” to use military force to upend the balance of power in Asia, vowing the United States was “here to stay” in the region.
US private sector hiring hit its lowest pace since early 2023 in May, according to data from payroll firm ADP on Wednesday
Israel's military said it was ready to "protect" the country's maritime space on Tuesday, after a boat organised by an international activist coalition set sail for Gaza aiming to deliver aid.
Singapore reported over 14,000 cases between Apr 27 and May 3
Millions of Afghans have poured into Pakistan over the past several decades, fleeing successive wars.
Twenty-seven people were killed in southern Gaza on Tuesday when Israeli troops opened fire near one of the centres operated by the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF).
The decision on the number of children is now a decision for each individual couple, Vietnam News Agency said.
German automakers became the latest to warn that China's export restrictions threaten to shut down production and rattle their local economies
Trump late Tuesday signed an executive proclamation that puts into effect from Wednesday his surprise announcement last week that he was taking the tariffs on steel and aluminum imports that had been in place since March to 50% from 25%.
Watch today's Star Explains to know more about the five specific allegations mentioned in the charge sheet
Amir Khosru Mahmood Chowdhury, a member of the BNP standing committee, gives his insights to The Daily Star about the national budget
Disappointment and anger have been expressed surrounding the recent events. All in all, the question arises, which way is the politics of Bangladesh headed this time? What does the rapidly changing landscape indicate?
South Asia's two nuclear-armed countries, India and Pakistan, are once again embroiled in a new conflict over the issue of Pahalgam in Kashmir
Today's Star Explains is on how the web of misinformation is being spread around the conflict, and who is fuelling it
US private sector hiring hit its lowest pace since early 2023 in May, according to data from payroll firm ADP on Wednesday
Traffic has slowed along a 10-kilometre stretch of the highway due to the growing holiday rush
The move comes amid renewed discussions over Jamaat-e-Islami's political future
The press secretary said the commission has scrutinised the 1,350 cases
Passengers are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions
Warns of legal action against future misinformation
The government has been worsening the situation, following the advice of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank only, the CAB says
Officials said the water level of the Juri River has risen, deteriorating the flood situation.
The government's move to redefine freedom fighters has been at the centre of discussion
The core safari section of Gazipur's Safari Park, which houses wild and dangerous animals, will reopen tomorrow following a 15-day closure for maintenance.
