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The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam's appeal to the ‘new generation leaders’

ERF-Nagad Best Reporting Award 2023 / Star journo Ahsan Habib, 18 others awarded

Habib won the first prize in the private sector category for series reports on "War hit private sector harder than pandemic"

Jisshu Sengupta to finally share screen with Shakib Khan in ‘Borbaad'

The filming of Dhallywood superstar Shakib Khan’s latest movie “Borbaad” is currently underway. Under the direction of Mehdi Hasan Hridoy, the project is being shot in Mumbai, India.

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.

Mehazabien’s leap: From being K-drama fan to premiering ‘Saba’ at Busan

Celebrated actress Mehazabien Chowdhury has embarked on her cinematic journey with her debut film, “Saba”. Currently, she is in South Korea, attending the prestigious Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) to showcase the project.

Hats off to grassroots women torchbearers

Five grassroots women were honoured at the seventh edition of the Unsung Women Nation Builders Award-2023 yesterday evening for their resilience and dedication that empowered themselves and brought about meaningful changes in society.

4th Death Anniversary of Latifur Rahman / Tribute by Mahfuz Anam: Remembering the flagbearer of independent journalism

As we commemorate Latifur Rahman, we miss his presence, warmth and personal touch in championing the cause of independent journalism.

Laurels for women breaking the barriers

Building Technology and Ideas Ltd (bti) and The Daily Star yesterday honoured 12 women from various walks of life for their exemplary contributions to nation-building.

Yet another woeful birthday for Kumar Bishwajit

Legendary singer and composer Kumar Bishwajit is enduring another woeful birthday as his only child Nibir, remains hospitalised after a severe road accident. The renowned singer is anxiously awaiting Nibir’s quick recovery.  

February 16, 2016
February 16, 2016

Case spree on

Seventeen more cases, including six for sedition, were filed against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam in 17 districts yesterday.

February 16, 2016
February 16, 2016

Would someone stop the madness of these sycophants, please?

There are many in our land, living either at home or abroad, who possess the unflinching dedication to the values of our Liberation War...

February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016

A sky full of stars …

A host of personalities from the country's arts and entertainment scenario graced The Daily Star's 25th Anniversary Celebrations...

February 12, 2016
February 12, 2016

Lawyer seeks to sue Star editor for sedition

A Dhaka court yesterday ordered police to seek permission from the government for investigating a sedition charge brought by a lawyer against The Daily Star Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam.

February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016

Cops asked to find whether Star editor can be charged for sedition

Dhaka court orders cops to conduct an inquiry into an allegation of sedition brought against Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam by a lawyer after taking the permission from the government. Two defamation cases were filed in Cox’s Bazar and Gopalganj.

February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016

Read before you react

Seven lawmakers have demanded in the parliament The Daily Star be closed and its editor, Mahfuz Anam, be tried for treason. With banners showing

February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016

Gen Moeen goes public on politics

One of the accusations made against The Daily Star and its editor in parliament last Sunday was that we had encouraged the army's involvement in politics. We want to state categorically that we never stood in support of anything but democracy.

February 11, 2016
February 11, 2016

Ruling party MP criticises Star editor

Awami League lawmaker Fazilatun Nasa Bappy last night demanded arrest and trial of The Daily Star Editor Mahfuz Anam for “bringing about the 1/11 political

February 10, 2016
February 10, 2016

Journo leaders concerned over ‘threat’ to Star, its editor

Journalist leaders today express their deep concern over the threats to shut leading English newspaper The Daily Star and arrest its editor.

February 10, 2016
February 10, 2016

Mistakes Versus Crimes: The Daily Star's Ordeal

It is only in the hyper-polarised political environment of Bangladesh that an article published eight years earlier...