Govt eyes $51b reserves in FY27
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
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Bodies of all nine missing workers recovered at paper mill as investigation continues
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5 hour(s) ago
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The New York Times reported Trump's changes involved toughening the terms of the deal, and has sent the new framework back to be considered by Iran, according to officials familiar with the proceedings.
Home minister pledges crackdown on Jungle Salimpur criminal networks
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Bangladesh
Says leaked information earlier disrupted planned operation
Return rush to Dhaka gathers pace as Eid holidays end
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Bangladesh
Govt gunning for 6.5pc growth next year
29 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Hides rot, dumped in rivers as trade hits new low in Moulvibazar
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Bangladesh
BGB-BSF talks: Border killings, irregular migrants to top the agenda
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Sundarbans closed for three months to protect wildlife breeding
1 hour(s) ago
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Four killed in separate attacks in Manikganj, Noakhali
1 hour(s) ago
Crime & Justice
More than a saree: The living legacy of Tangail
In Focus
The Tangail saree weaves centuries of shared Bangladeshi heritage, community collaboration, and living craftsmanship into every thread.
Who will safeguard Bangladesh’s cultural future?
Big Picture
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Bangladesh
The Daily Star’s e-paper will be available throughout the Eid-ul-Azha holiday, starting May 26.
Readers can access the e-paper for free during the holiday.
Govt turns to foreign loans to plug deficit
27 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
The government is set to move away from its reliance on domestic borrowing to fund the budget deficit next fiscal year and go for foreign borrowing in a bid to free up resources for the private sector and contain inflationary pressures, according to the draft budget plan.
Eid-ul‑Azha in Dhaka: What we eat, how we celebrate and what we are losing
31 May 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
Dhaka has two sides. New Dhaka is easy to spot with its branded cafés, high‑rise malls, glass towers, food courts, and co‑working spaces -- a city that looks like it is racing forward.
CREATIVE NONFICTION / The flavours of Eid and the memory of home
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Books & Literature
Things I miss about Dhaka when away
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
CREATIVE NONFICTION / Our Eids and Puja in Azimpur
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Books & Literature
Review / ‘Roid’: The forbidden fruit and the transcendence of art
30 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Entertainment
Qurbani, hajj, and the economy Bangladesh is failing to manage
26 May 2026, 14:00 PM
Save aspiring migrants from trafficking
25 May 2026, 19:00 PM
Amid a dangerous rise in child rape, we must confront our failures
26 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Could this budget set the groundwork for a trillion-dollar economy?
26 May 2026, 12:00 PM
How zakat can ease the budget gap in social protection
25 May 2026, 09:00 AM
Savar Tannery Estate receives 5.30 lakh rawhides in two days of Eid
30 May 2026, 18:54 PM
Traders count losses as cattle prices tumble
28 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Fashion, footwear retailers report weak Eid-ul-Azha sales amid inflation woes
28 May 2026, 16:36 PM
Afeida faces axe for crucial India clash
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Only audiences can decide a film’s fate: Arifin Shuvoo
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Keya Payel’s Eid line-up spans nine distinct characters
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Eid Day 4: What to watch on TV today
4 hour(s) ago
For Heme, Eid is a mix of joy, nostalgia, and sacrifice
30 May 2026, 19:00 PM
How Eid quietly changes for parents every single year
25 May 2026, 17:44 PM
Relationships & Family
#Women Empowerment / Stitching bigger futures: How creativity is shaping a new generation of Bengali women
23 May 2026, 20:04 PM
Life & Living
Next Step / Clicks, culture, and the curious feminisation of marketing
26 May 2026, 12:22 PM
Tech & Startup
Ever wonder how the name Tikatuli came about?
18 May 2026, 19:49 PM
My Dhaka
My Dhaka / Lost professions in Dhaka
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
Caught between soil and signal: The collapse of Bangalee adda
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
My Dhaka
Essay / Raja Rammohun Roy: An architect of Asian cosmopolitan modernity
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Essay
Book Review: Nonfiction / The human texture of July
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Non-fiction review
Dhaka at the Palais / A girl and her horse trudge through the Short Film Corner
22 May 2026, 20:30 PM
Entertainment
TV Series / Fleabag: It’ll pass, but we’re still not past her
20 May 2026, 17:10 PM
Pop Culture
Education / Last-minute HSC preparations and keeping your sanity intact
22 May 2026, 11:00 AM
Education
Sacrificial waste remains uncleared in parts of Dhanmondi despite disciplinary action
2 hour(s) ago
Residents express frustration as waste piles linger after suspension of two city corporation officials
Near 2-decade-old camel farm in Dhaka draws curious visitors
27 May 2026, 13:56 PM
Rare urban initiative in Arambagh has been rearing camels for 18 years
Govt’s 100 days in foreign policy / BNP walks tightrope amid global shocks
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Politics
In its first 100 days in office, the BNP government has found itself navigating a turbulent global landscape, shaped by the US-Israel war on Iran and geopolitical rivalry among major powers, which is causing energy insecurity and mounting economic pressure at home.
Hair oil, bumblebees, and the lost world of Bengali advertising art
27 May 2026, 09:00 AM
In Focus
Interestingly, the woman combing the hair is shown in a saree and chemise, while the woman showcasing her hair is drawn in a way that makes the artist's brush appear almost “voyeuristic.”
Fashion, footwear retailers report weak Eid sales
29 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Fashion and footwear retailers have expressed disappointment over weak Eid-ul-Azha sales, citing changing consumer behaviour and persistent inflationary pressure as the main reasons behind the fall in demand.
NITOR sees post‑Eid patient surge
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Business Plus / From toxic waste to industrial resource
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Business
Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary / Sanctuary in name, settlement in reality
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Weekend Read
ACC leadership vacuum drags on
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Heavy rainfall raises early dengue risk
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Disease control
Debt clock ticks on Dhaka airport terminal
23 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Gender gap / The tea boy test
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Next budget should focus on relief, not ambition
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Budget 2026-27
9 in 10 child predators are familiar figures, report shows
22 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Haor Boro fetching throwaway prices
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
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