Hindus protest ‘insult to Lord Ram’s image’
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Death anniv of Habibur Rahman today
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‘Jamaat accepted polls results to avoid civil war’
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Bet on US, can't go wrong
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PM leaves for first foreign tour today
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Play, study and innovate
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Chapainawabganj border: BGB foils BSF bid to push in 20 people
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Kurigram sadar: 20,000 left stranded after bridge collapse
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Eid journey largely smooth
Holidaymakers heading home for Eid-ul-Fitr have, for the most part, travelled on smoother roads and steady waterways -- though rail disruptions cast a shadow over journeys to the north.
19 March 2026, 01:09 AM
Clarification from Biman
Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a clarification to a report published in The Daily Star on March 17 under the headline “Shady pilot licences expose Biman to risk”.
19 March 2026, 01:05 AM
BNP to revamp central, grassroots bodies after Eid
The BNP is planning to overhaul its central and grassroots committees, along with affiliated and associate bodies, to address gaps that exist in the current organisational structure.
19 March 2026, 01:04 AM
Fakhrul calls first month of Tarique Rahman’s govt a 'big success'
Highlights economic challenges, impact of US-Israel's war on Iran; defends VC appointments
19 March 2026, 00:28 AM
5 Dhaka-bound flights diverted to Ctg due to adverse weather
Of the diverted flights, two were int’l and three domestic
19 March 2026, 00:11 AM
Dhaka all set for Eid congregations
The Dhaka South and North city corporations have completed preparations for the main Eid-ul-Fitr congregations, with a focus on ensuring safety, crowd management, and a comfortable environment for worshippers.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
One dead, one injured in launch accident at Sadarghat
At least one person was killed and another critically injured after a launch rammed into a group of passengers who were waiting to board their launch at the Sadarghat Launch Terminal yesterday evening.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
‘It has potential to transform farming, ecology’
The Daily Star: What is your initial reaction to the canal excavation programme?
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh committed to gender equality
Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangla-desh’s strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Act now to protect children from sexual violence
Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed deep outrage over the continuing incidents of sexual violence against children across the country.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Eid exodus, rain raise dengue concerns
With millions of residents leaving Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, prompted by a seven-day holiday, experts have warned of a possible spike in dengue cases if preventive measures are not taken in time.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Tarique to exchange greetings on Eid day
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will exchange Eid greetings with people from all walks of life, including diplomats and academics, on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Progress in reducing child mortality slowing
Progress in reducing child mortality is slowing, the UN said in a report Tuesday, with an estimated 4.9 million children worldwide dying in 2024 before reaching the age of five.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
34 lives lost in 15 months on road
The 100‑kilometre Lalmonirhat–Burimari highway in northern Bangladesh has become one of the country’s most dangerous roads, plagued by accidents, narrow width, and flawed design.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Three killed as microbus catches fire in Bogura
Three people were killed and at least nine others injured after a microbus caught fire due to a gas leakage in Bogura’s Sherpur upazila yesterday morning.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
2 patients die during fire evacuation in SBMCH
Two patients died while being evacuated after a fire broke out inside Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) on Tuesday night.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Doctor shortage disrupts services in Bagerhat
Healthcare services in the coastal areas of Bagerhat are being severely disrupted due to an acute shortage of doctors.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
Mirza Fakhrul alternate in-charge of PMO in parliament
The government has given alternative responsibility to LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to carry out parliamentary affairs tasks in the House in the absence of the prime minister.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM
BERC backtracks on earlier decision to raise jet fuel prices
The commission earlier today decided to increase jet fuel prices by around 73 percent at one go
18 March 2026, 23:55 PM
Bangladeshi migrants locked in house in Thailand rescued after 3 days
Police citing the migrants said they were on a boat to Malaysia which landed in Phuket
18 March 2026, 23:40 PM