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Debunking viral lies: What’s really happening in Bangladesh?

On today's episode of Star Explains, we are breaking down some recent cases of fake news and propaganda about Bangladesh and uncovering the real stories behind the misleading claims

20h ago

When will Bangladesh-India tensions end?

The Daily Star Bangla Editor Golam Mortoza discusses these issues and more with Adrita Kabir in today's Star Viewsroom

21h ago

Eggs, shoes hurled at prison van carrying ex-mayor Kiran

An agitated crowd pelted eggs, shoes, and brooms at the police van carrying former Gazipur acting mayor and Tongi councillor Asadur Rahman Kiran to court yesterday.

2d ago

Indian foreign secretary's Bangladesh visit: Key issues and what's next

This visit comes at a time when relations between the two countries are strained. How can Bangladesh navigate this crucial moment?

2d ago

Bandwidth transit to Indian northeast thru Bangladesh scrapped

The Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC) has rejected a proposal to use Bangladesh as a transit point to supply bandwidth to India's northeastern states.

4d ago

Govt must take custody of the July uprising injured: Farhana Sharmin

Let's find out their experience in today's Star Newsbytes

5d ago

Unite against politics of vengeance

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has called for national unity to end the practice of political vengeance and pave the way for a new chapter in Bangladesh's history

1w ago

16 days of Activism / Celebrating the Women Who Redefined Bangladesh Sports

Star Lifestyle caught up with four such female sportspersons who have had their impacts on Bangladesh’s upward journey in global sports.

1w ago

Pilkhana tragedy: Complaint to be filed with ICT against Hasina, then army, DGFI officers

Saquib Rahman, son of slain Col Quadrat Elahi Rahman Shafique, today said that they plan to lodge a complaint with the International Crimes Tribunal within two weeks to ensure justice for the "hidden conspirators" and to unearth the "truth" behind the Pilkhana tragedy that took place 15 years ago

1w ago

Won’t tolerate attack on media

The government will not stand for the vandalism of any newspaper office or the shut down of any media outlet through the use of force, Information Adviser Nahid Islam has said.

2w ago

30 injured as students run riot at govt college

Violence engulfed parts of Old Dhaka yesterday as students from over a dozen colleges attacked Government Shaheed Suhrawardy College in what they said was a retaliatory move.

2w ago

Who has been meeting Hasina in India?

Watch today's Star Newsbytes to find out more

3w ago

If the Islamist parties come under one platform, who will lead them?

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Islami Andolon Bangladesh Ameer and Charmonai Pir Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim talks about the current political scenario and what the future holds for Islamist parties

3w ago

Govt should be given reasonable time for reforms: Fakhrul

He also urges patience with the interim government

4w ago

Artists, intellectuals essentially not so different from each other: Krishnokoli

Watch her interview with The Daily Star on Star Connects

1m ago

What is Trump's 'tariff' policy and how will it impact Bangladesh?

Find out more in today's Star Explains

1m ago

The method used in US elections for nearly 250 years

Let's find out the answers in today's Star Explains.

1m ago

Democrats have a plan if Trump prematurely declares election victory

US election winners are typically declared by major media outlets who analyze vote counts provided by election officials. While candidates sometimes declare victory before those calls are made, it is unusual to do so before the winner is at least arguably apparent.

1m ago