2017
LOOKING BACK AT 2017 / For the US, a year that will live in infamy
Two events that bookended the year 2017 epitomise the dire political predicament the United States faces.
2017 2nd hottest year after 2016
Last year was the second hottest worldwide on record, just behind a sweltering 2016, with signs of climate change ranging from wildfires to a thaw of Arctic ice, a European Union monitoring centre says.
2017, the year of hurricanes, wildfires and floods
2017 has been the year of Climate Change impacts and its horrors making to the news on a daily basis. From hurricanes to wildfires, the previous year was a constant reminder that the planet is in the eye of the great climate change storm.
JS passes atomic energy bill facilitating peaceful use of nuclear power
The Jatiya Sangsad passes the “Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Bill, 2017” unanimously aimed at facilitating peaceful use of nuclear power, its advancement and expansion, and carrying out research works in line with the international convention.
International Day of Democracy / UN expert calls for democratisation of the media
Democracy and self-determination are crucial in preventing national, regional and international conflict, but are under attack from ‘fake news’, incomplete news and political correctness, says UN expert
The Daily Star wins big at South Asian Digital Media Awards
Bangladeshi English newspaper The Daily Star wins big at the prestigious South Asian Digital Media Awards 2017 jointly presented by WAN-IFRA, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers, and Google.
Star Day at a Glance | Wednesday, 13th September, 2017
Good afternoon, readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines on September 13, 2017
Midday brief, Saturday, September 09, 2017
Good afternoon, readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines so far on September 09, 2017
Star Day at a Glance| Thursday, September 07, 2017
Good evening, readers! How are you doing today? Here are the headlines on September 07, 2017
Online media to go under Nat’l Commission; Cabinet okays policy
The Cabinet approves the draft of 'The National Online Mass Media Policy, 2017' incorporating a proposal for constituting a National Broadcast Commission to facilitate the operation of online mass media in a well-organised manner.
Atomic Energy Commission bill placed in parliament
A bill titled “Bangladesh Atomic Energy Commission Bill, 2017” was placed in Parliament today to update the version of the “Bangladesh Atomic Commission Order, 1973” in Bangla.
FBCCI polls end
The biennial election of the country's apex trade body Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) begins in Dhaka.
Earthquake kills eight in western China
An earthquake rocks China's western Xinjiang region, killing eight people and injuring another 11, state media reporsts.
Buddha Purnima celebrated
The Buddhists celebrate Buddha Purnima, the biggest religious festival of the community, amid festivity and religious fervour throughout the country.
SSC results tomorrow
Results of Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and equivalent examinations under the 10 Education Boards to be published across the country tomorrow.
Hyderabad will host BD Test: Hyderabad Cricket Association
India’s Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA) today rubbished speculations that the organisation will not host the India-Bangladesh Test scheduled in the southern city of Hyderabad from February 13 due to fund crunch.
Cricket: CA boss flags Bangladesh tour in 2017
Cricket Australia CEO James Sutherland has given the strongest indication yet that Australia will play two Tests in Bangladesh later this year, reports cricket.com.au
Ferrari renews Raikkonen contract for 2017
Ferrari end months of speculation on Friday when they confirm that their popular Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen is to stay with the team next year.