Live / The Daily Star, HSBC honour high achievers in O- and A-Level exams

To commemorate the victims of the July Uprising, the programme began with a one-minute silence, followed by the rendition of the national anthem

Supernumerary promotion: Civil bureaucracy burdened with top-tier posts

The civil administration appears to be weighed down by excessive appointments of top-tier officials beyond sanctioned posts, a contentious practice known as supernumerary promotion.

Francis's funeral to be grand farewell to 'pope of the poor'

US President Donald Trump is among more than 50 heads of state due to attend the mass in St Peter's Square at the Vatican

India and Pakistan's Kashmir fallout hits economy too

Islamabad, which rejected the allegations, responded Thursday with similar tit-for-tat measures

Bangladesh-IMF talks to continue

The International Monetary Fund has no major disagreement with Bangladesh over reforms to the National Board of Revenue, one of the conditions set by the lender for the fourth and fifth instalments of the $4.7 billion loan.

China insists no trade talks with US, despite Trump claim

China's commerce ministry had already denied on Thursday that Beijing and Washington were conducting economic or trade negotiations.

Young Barca must 'enjoy' Real Madrid Copa final fight: Flick

Barcelona coach Hansi Flick called on his young side to 'enjoy' fighting rivals Real Madrid in Saturday's Copa del Rey final in Seville.

Why veggies cost less at Karwan Bazar

Every other day, businessman Babul Miah boards a crowded bus from West Shewrapara and heads to Karwan Bazar to buy vegetables for his family..“It’s not convenient to carry seven or eight kilogrammes of vegetables back home by bus,” he said..“But I do it out of necessity. My business

India-Pakistan tensions: Troops exchange fire along Kashmir border

Pakistani and Indian troops exchanged fire overnight across the Line of Control in disputed Kashmir, officials said yesterday, after the nuclear-armed nations unleashed a raft of measures against each other.

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Brihatta’s quiet revolution in Hazaribagh

Essentially a research-based, artist-run, non-profit organisation, Brihatta Art Foundation has worked in Dhaka for quite some time. With an objective to integrate locals in community development, they have given the people of Hazaribagh greater accessibility to art and culture.

Govt to set up land-based LNG terminal soon

The interim government has decided to set up a land-based LNG terminal to ensure smooth gas supply to the country’s factories.

Trump administration to restore foreign students' legal status, for now

The decision was announced during a court hearing

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Car bomb kills senior Russian military officer near Moscow

The Kremlin blamed Ukraine for a car bomb that killed a senior Russian military officer near Moscow yesterday, hours before US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff was due to meet President Vladimir Putin in Moscow.

Copa del Rey ref statements 'unacceptable': Real Madrid after boycotting final build-up

Real Madrid said complaints made by Copa del Rey final referees against pressure from the club's television channel were 'unacceptable' on Friday, after pulling out of planned pre-match activities.

Liverpool have 'big responsibility' to win title at Anfield: Slot

Arne Slot believes Liverpool have a "big responsibility" to clinch the Premier League title in front of their own fans when Tottenham visit Anfield on Sunday.

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What's stopping the govt from breaking market syndicates?

Watch to find out more in today's episode of Star Explains with Ahsan

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The Hridoy saga: As it happened

Bangladesh batter Towhid Hridoy's suspension in the domestic circuit has caused quite a stir in the cricket fraternity over the past few days. Here, we present the timeline that highlights how things have transpired in a chronological manner:

Mosquito Control: DSCC launches drives to combat dengue

As dengue-related deaths and infections continue to climb, the Dhaka South City Corporation conducted a special mosquito control and cleanliness drive yesterday in the capital’s Dhanmondi area.

Female athletes ecstatic after 'unique' Qatar visit

The four female athletes who accompanied Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus during his visit in Qatar returned home yesterday and expressed gratitude for the unique honour they received and shared their amazement at the state-of-the-art sports facility in the gulf nation.