Sharecropper finds gold, cash in haystack; alerts police

Examination by goldsmith confirms that the ornaments weighed over six bhori
15 January 2026, 15:26 PM

Reforms remain superficial and thus, fail: Debapriya

The new political settlement never came about due to lack of mobilisation
15 January 2026, 15:03 PM

Youth arrested over attempted attack on NCP candidate in Narayanganj

General diary filed with the Fatullah Police Station
15 January 2026, 14:59 PM

No-confidence petition filed in Hadi murder case

Inqilab Moncho leader files the petition, rejecting probe report
15 January 2026, 14:06 PM

One arrested after ambulance obstruction allegedly led to Shariatpur patient’s death

Family says delays caused by private ambulance syndicate hindered timely transfer to Dhaka hospital
15 January 2026, 14:03 PM

Students block Dhaka roads for 2nd day demanding central university ordinance

Protesters blocked Science Lab and Technical intersections, demanding issuance of an ordinance for the university
15 January 2026, 13:32 PM

Deforestation threatens Sylhet's ancient culinary heritage

Primary reason is the scarcity of slanted bamboo and binni variety rice
15 January 2026, 13:28 PM

EC office assistant among two arrested over NID forgery, data sale

The gang has been earning over Tk 1cr per month from these illicit activities
15 January 2026, 12:40 PM

Winter air quality crisis grips Dhaka once again

The city’s air was classified as ‘very unhealthy’
15 January 2026, 11:20 AM

Jamaat leader killing: Family alleges political link

Police have yet to identify the killers behind the murder of Anwar Ullah, a Jamaat-e-Islami leader, who was killed at his home in the capital’s Paschim Rajabazar early Tuesday.
15 January 2026, 04:35 AM

Bangladesh halts on-arrival visas till February 15

Bangladesh has suspended the on-arrival visa facility for all eligible countries from today until February 15 to prevent any untoward incident during the upcoming election.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Stick to polls code or face action

The BNP has strengthened internal monitoring of its nominees, stepping up oversight to ensure strict compliance with the electoral code of conduct, so that the party’s image is not harmed during the election campaign.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

‘No reconciliation without remorse’

Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus yesterday ruled out the possibility of a truth and reconciliation initiative in Bangladesh due to the continued denial by the former regime of its crimes.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Huzaifa on life support at NINS

The nine-year-old girl from Cox’s Bazar who was struck by a stray bullet fired from Myanmar on Sunday has been placed on life support at the National Institute of Neurosciences and Hospital (NINS) in Dhaka.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

NY Bangla book fair to be held from May 22 to 25

The 35th edition of the “New York International Bangla Book Fair” will be held from May 22 to 25 at the Jamaica Performing Arts Center in New York, USA.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

ACC questions ex-commissioner Zahurul Haque

The Anti-Corruption Commission yesterday questioned former commissioner Md Zahurul Haque for nearly three hours as part of an investigation into allegations of bribery, abuse of power, fraud and money laundering.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

A subdued Sakrain

The last day of Poush once meant Old Dhaka’s rooftops bursting with laughter, with colourful kites filling the sky and engaging in playful aerial battles. This year, however, the familiar celebrations seem noticeably subdued.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Star celebrates Staff Day

The Daily Star yesterday celebrated its Staff Day, marking the newspaper’s 35th founding anniversary.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Media convention against attacks on free press Saturday

A media convention will be held in Dhaka on Saturday to protest against organised attacks on freedom of expression and democratic values, and to demonstrate a united stance in support of independent, responsible and courageous journalism.
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM

Seat-sharing turmoil: Discontent in 11-party combine deepens

The crisis cast doubt on whether a final understanding can be reached before January 20 deadline for nomination withdrawal
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM