Bangladesh

Maldives eye victory in both friendlies

Maldives team arrived here on Monday to play two FIFA friendly matches against Bangladesh, with the hope of winning both matches following their return to international football after a year.

Funding decarbonisation in RMG sector requires smart policies

The challenges are multifaceted, from a heavy reliance on fossil fuels to inefficiencies within factory operations.

World Freedom Day / Freedom is more than the absence of oppression

Dissent in Bangladesh has been met with hostility, with individuals being labelled as traitors or enemies of the state for expressing opposing views.

Baby Naznin to return home

Celebrated singer Baby Naznin is all set to return to Bangladesh after spending eight years in the United States. Her brother, Enam Sarkar informed The Daily Star that she is expected to arrive tomorrow.

COP29 must see a scale-up of Loss and Damage Fund

The loss and damage cycle requires holistic, integrated, and continuous climate financing urgently from local, national, and international government and non-government actors.

The fight for social accountability in Bangladesh

The experience of the students in the 2024 movement serves as a stark reminder that when government evades accountability, the populace suffers, resources are wasted, public services falter, and disenchantment proliferates.

‘Stree 2’ hits Bangladeshi theatres today

This week marked a significant milestone for the Bollywood film "Stree 2," as the distribution company, The Abhi Kathachitra, secured final clearance for its release. The film therefore hits theatres nationwide starting today, inviting audiences back into its much-anticipated story.

2nd Test, Day 2 / Bangladesh stumble to 38-4 in reply to SA's 575-6 dec

Bangladesh trail by 537 runs after a commanding performance by the visitors that gifted maiden Test centuries to three batsmen including Tony de Zorzi, who was dismissed before lunch on 177.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Cabrera expects Hamza to play for Bangladesh from first match of Asian Cup Qualifiers

Bangladesh football team’s head coach Javier Cabrera told media today that he expects Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury in the side from the start of the first match of the AFC Asian Cup in March next year.

October 28, 2024
October 28, 2024

Chaotic off the pitch, sublime on it

Success and controversy are apparently walking hand in hand for Bangladesh in their title defence of SAFF Women's Championship in Kathmandu.

October 27, 2024
October 27, 2024

Bangladesh storm into final with 7-1 thrashing of Bhutan

Tohura Khatun scored a hattrick while skipper Sabina Khatun bagged a brace as defending champions Bangladesh stormed into the final of the SAFF Women's Championship with a 7-1 win against Bhutan in Kathmandu today. 

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

Bangladesh smash seven past Macau

Captain Nazmul Huda Faysal scored four goals as Bangladesh thrashed Macau 7-0 on Friday to stay alive in their AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign.

October 25, 2024
October 25, 2024

Shakib Khan-starrer 'Borbaad' to feature Mamunur Rashid

Veteran actor Mamunur Rashid has just about wrapped up filming for his latest exciting project, “Borbaad,” directed by Mehedi Hasan Hridoy. After completing the shoot in Mumbai, India, he has officially returned to Bangladesh.

October 23, 2024
October 23, 2024

Troubled Bangladesh face India hurdle

Bangladesh women's football team will face India hurdle today in their second and final group fixture of the SAFF Women's Championship, knowing that a big-margin defeat would end the defending champions' campaign in the group stages.

October 21, 2024
October 21, 2024

Navigating economic crisis and political unrest: Lessons Bangladesh and Sri Lanka can share

There is much to learn from both Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, two South Asian countries, as they navigate their shifting landscapes.

October 20, 2024
October 20, 2024

Sabina & Co begin title-defence today

Bangladesh will begin their title-defence of the SAFF Women's Championship against Pakistan today and will look to book a semifinal berth with a victory in Kathmandu.

October 19, 2024
October 19, 2024

U-17s beaten by 10-man Cambodia

Bangladesh made a dreadful start to their AFC U-17 Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign with a 1-0 defeat against 10-man Cambodia in Phnom Penh on Saturday.

October 18, 2024
October 18, 2024

'Joker 2' and two other Hollywood flicks hit Star Cineplex

Officially titled "Joker: Folie a Deux," the film is set to debut at Star Cineplex in Bangladesh today for audiences nationwide.