May Day: Remembering a bloody history

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

Bangladesh demanded $4.52 bn and an apology from Pakistan, what’s next?

What does this BBC report indicate? And more broadly speaking, what does the resumption of diplomatic talks between Bangladesh and Pakistan signify?

Diners harassed during Ramadan in Lakshmipur

Abdul Aziz, acting president of the Lakshmipur Merchants' Association, allegedly harassed young and elderly individuals for eating during daylight hours in Ramadan

Podcast

Podcast

Podcast / Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Mithila

Mithila drops by our studio to talk about her life, career and some burning issues that divide our nation.

Podcast / What’s wrong with the BPL?

The 10th edition of the Bangladesh Premier League will commence at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium on January 19, with defending champions Comilla Victorians taking on Durdanto Dhaka. Ahead of the latest season, The Daily Star’s Sports Podcast Pitch Perfect points out factors associated with the franchise tournament which are far from ideal.

Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft Shohel Mondol & Neelanjona Neela

Shohel Mondol and Neelanjona Neela drops by our new podcast to talk about their lives, careers and more

Business Multimedia

Business Multimedia

Which savings certificate offers the highest returns?

In recent years, treasury bills and bond interest rates have exceeded those of savings certificates

Food prices stubbornly high despite govt measures

When prices of widely consumed staples like potatoes, edible oil, sugar or onions spike and remain inflated for extended periods, it understandably hits the poor and low-income people where it hurts the most: in their wallet.

How can Bangladesh resolve economic, political problems?

Why is Bangladesh facing economic problems? Why did the country fail to follow the IMF's loan conditions? What are the remedies?

Will a 1-goal lead be enough against Atletico for Real Madrid?

A couple of moments of magic from Rodrygo and Brahim Diaz helped Real Madrid edge city rivals Atletico Madrid 2-1 in the first leg of the last 16 Champions League encounter between the sides at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday. 

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Culture Multimedia

Culture Multimedia

Garo festival 'Wangala' pay tribute to Mishi Saljong in Dhaka

'Wangala' or harvest festival is celebrated by the Garos to pay tribute to this deity for the new crop and to ask permission to consume it

Rahim rears int'l standard racing pigeons of local breed

Find out more about Abdur Rahim on today's Inside Bangladesh

Durga Puja: 65ft Kumbhakarna with 501 idols in Khulna

There is a 65-foot long sleeping idol of Kumbhakarna, along with 501 idols based on stories from the four ages of Hindu mythology. An array of activities are going on centring this year's Durga Puja at Shikdar Bari in Hakimpur village in Khulna

VAT hike: How will it impact ordinary citizens, business owners

To discuss these issues, tax expert and SMAC Advisory Services Ltd Director Snehasish Barua joins Star Connects

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Film by three int'l orgs documents Jatrabari carnage on Aug 5

The 15-minute film seeks to reconstruct what happened outside Jatrabari police station between 1:56pm and 3:30pm on August 5, 2024

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3-Point demand: JnU students lay siege to Secretariat

Students of Jagannath University (JnU), who went on a hunger strike to press home their three-point demand, called off their protest yesterday evening, 35 hours after authorities assured them of meeting two of their demands.

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Parking wealth under the Dubai sun

The city’s booming real estate has also been used by Bangladeshis as an offshore haven to park wealth for a big reason

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Relief at year-end with reserves and dollars

In today's edition of Star Explains, we will delve into why reserves are increasing despite the burden of foreign debt

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Kings Party: A new frontier in Bangladesh's politics?

But what exactly is the "Kings Party"? And what is its role in Bangladesh's political history?

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‘King's Party’ tag still sticks on BNP: Samantha Sharmin

What defines a youth-led movement? What ideologies would they embrace? Who are they inviting to join?

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How could 30,000 foreigners stay here without valid papers?

Jamil Khan from The Daily Star discusses this issue with Sadi Muhammad Alok in today's Star Viewsroom

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The trap to Europe: The illegal road to migration

In an exclusive interview with The Daily Star, Aryan shares his experience of those miserable days passed during trafficking and more on today's Star Connects

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