The method used in US elections for nearly 250 years
Let's find out the answers in today's Star Explains.
Whoever becomes next US president would call for elections in Bangladesh: Shamsuddoza Sajen
In today's Viewsroom, The Daily Star's journalist and researcher Shamsuddoza Sajen joins us to discuss the upcoming US presidential election and its potential effects on Bangladesh
CID starts investigation against ex-land minister Javed
For business purposes, Saifuzzaman opened eight companies in the UK and Dubai between 2010 and 2023 in his and his wife's name, with fixed and current assets valued at $21.72 crore
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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
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Potato price shoots up
The price of potatoes has begun an upward climb in the market
92 thousand crores or more siphoned out in 15 years?
Based on the compilation of media reports on bank scams between 2008 and 2023, CPD said as much as 92 thousand crores of taka have been siphoned out of the banking sector in the last fifteen years
Fishes aplenty at Friday haat
A haat pops up every Friday along the Kaliakoir-Tangail road in Gazipur where buyers find almost all varieties of fish available in the country
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Rahim rears int'l standard racing pigeons of local breed
Find out more about Abdur Rahim on today's Inside Bangladesh
35th National Rabindra Sangeet Festival / National Rabindra Sangeet Festival to honour Kalim Sharafi and Sadi Mohammad this year
Two esteemed figures will be specially honoured during the festival and they are, Kalim Sharafi, marking his 100th birthday on May 8, and the late Sadi Mohammad.
Jheel Kutum Café in Hatirjheel remains a burnt memory
Film cafe Jheel Kutum was a popular destination for those who visit Hatirjheel in the capital. Before being burnt down in fire, the café was decorated with posters of popular films from home and abroad and various related materials
5 more Israeli soldiers killed in battle with Hezbollah
Five Israeli soldiers have been killed and four others seriously wounded in clashes with Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, the Times of Israel reports
After The Print's report, Hindustan Times also says Hasina staying in Delhi's VVIP zone
A day after India’s news portal The Print reported that former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has been residing in the VVIP area of Lutyens’ Delhi, Hindustan Times reported today, citing intelligence sources, that she is staying in a secure bungalow in the VVIP area located in central Delhi near India Gate and Khan Market.
Legal obstacles for the removal of president
Find out the answers to these legal questions in today's Star Explains
Four possible ways to solve the presidential crisis
About two and a half months after the interim government took office, President Shahabuddin said in a recent interview that he did not have any documentary evidence of Sheikh Hasina's resignation
4 dead, 14 hurt in attack at Turkey defence firm
Four people were killed and 14 others wounded in an attack on the headquarters of a top Turkish defence firm near Ankara, Turkish officials said yesterday.
Home Affairs Adviser urges holding rallies at Suhrawardy Udyan instead of Shahbagh
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All about Shakib's farewell saga
Shakib Al Hasan wanted to play the last test of his career on home soil but the biggest cricket star of the country could not return to the country even after reaching Dubai owing to security concerns. Youth and Sports Adviser Asif Mahmud advised the 37-year-old star all-rounder not to return to “avoid untoward situations”. Since the fall of Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August, there has been uncertainty about Shakib’s return to the country.
If Hamas lays down arms, releases hostages, war will end tomorrow: Netanyahu
Netanyahu's comments came after Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Thursday
14 hurt in Narsingdi JCD factional clash
At least 14 people were injured in a clash between two factions of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal (JCD) in Narsingdi district on Thursday
Prabarana Purnima celebrated on small scale in Bandarban
It is considered to be one of the most important festivals for Buddhists