Kaarina Kaisar no more

Content creator passes away while undergoing treatment at a hospital in Chennai
16 May 2026, 02:27 AM

Brazil pledges support for Bangladesh’s UNGA presidency bid

Adviser Kobir raises Dhaka’s BRICS ambitions as both sides push for deeper Global South cooperation
16 May 2026, 01:40 AM

JU authorities announce 14-point security plan after attempted rape on campus

Quick response team, hotline, CCTV expansion and stricter entry controls among key measures
16 May 2026, 01:21 AM

Bangladesh, US sign deal on energy cooperation

Bangladesh and the US have formally signed a memorandum of understanding on strategic cooperation in the energy sector, aiming to enhance Bangladesh’s long-term energy security.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Measles deaths climb to 451

Twelve more children died of measles and measles-like symptoms in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected measles deaths to 451.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Consumers stare at higher power bills

Electricity consumers are set to face higher bills as the government considers combining tariff hikes with the restructuring of residential billing slabs in a move that could sharply raise costs for middle-range users.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Free media more vital than ever for democracy

The media must help society identify its failings and retain public trust through truthful, credible and independent journalism, said speakers at a discussion marking The Daily Star’s 35th anniversary in Rajshahi yesterday.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Act against criminals regardless of affiliation

At least one deputy inspector general (DIG) and three superintendents of police (SPs) said senior officials repeatedly instructed them not to consider political identity during anti-drug and anti-extortion drives.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Tajuddin Park or Central Park?

Confusion has emerged over the identity of Shaheed Tajuddin Ahmad Memorial Park in Gulshan, Dhaka, after five new signboards reading “Gulshan Central Park and Sports Complex” were installed there.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Dhaka cattle markets: BNP-linked bidders get lion’s share

The two Dhaka city corporations have so far completed the leasing process for 17 makeshift cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with most leases going to BNP leaders or individuals linked to the party.
16 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Coast Guard arrests 3 suspected robbers in Sundarbans drive

Operation launched on May 13 after 4 fishermen were abducted
15 May 2026, 17:11 PM

50 SSC answer scripts recovered from school field in Thakurgaon

Police recovers Bangladesh and Global Studies scripts
15 May 2026, 14:41 PM

Man accused of attempted rape in Netrokona

Accused allegedly tried to rape woman at an Ashrayan project house; police say he is absconding
15 May 2026, 14:03 PM

Bangladesh reaffirms commitment to peacekeeping, sustainable development

State Minister Shama Obaed Islam meets UN Assistant Secretary‑General in New York
15 May 2026, 11:20 AM

Bangladesh, US sign deal on energy cooperation

Agreement aims to strengthen Bangladesh’s long-term energy security through diversified sourcing, knowledge exchange
15 May 2026, 11:12 AM

SCBA election: BNP-backed Blue Panel secures landslide victory

BNP-backed lawyers win 13 of the 14 posts, including presidency, secretary
15 May 2026, 10:42 AM

Waste sullies RU’s green retreat

Dense trees, cool shade, birdsong, and cattle grazing peacefully on stretches of green grass -- the area behind Rajshahi University’s Boddhobhumi has long been known as a quiet natural retreat on the campus.
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Rain ruins Bagerhat’s Boro hopes

Sheikh Rustam Ali stood at the edge of his field in silence, watching workers wade through knee-deep water to salvage what little remained of his Boro crop.
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM

‘Arrest culprit in 48 hours’

Students of Jahangirnagar University have given the university administration a 48-hour ultimatum to arrest the suspect accused of attempting to rape a female student on campus, warning of tougher protests if their demands are not met.
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Overhaul support system for returnee migrants: experts

The support system for returning migrant workers needs a radical overhaul, said experts and policymakers at a national event yesterday.
15 May 2026, 00:00 AM