Closure of Unique Washing & Dyeing and Unique Designers Ltd leaves workers anxious over jobs, unpaid dues

The Daily Star seeks to strengthen its engagement not only with readers in Bangladesh but also with those living abroad, said the newspaper’s Editor and Publisher Mahfuz Anam, on Sunday.

Thirteen international rights groups yesterday urged the Bangladesh government to revise the proposed National Human Rights Commission Bill, 2026, calling for its alignment with international standards and for a strong, independent commission.

The government has formed a search committee to appoint new leadership for the Anti-Corruption Commission 110 days after the previous commission resigned.

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday wrapped up his two‑day official visit to Malaysia, where he made a significant push for energy and defence cooperation, a free trade agreement, and transparent labour migration.

The ruling BNP and opposition parties will take to the streets today amid security concerns over possible flash processions by leaders and activists of the Awami League on its founding anniversary.

The government has beefed up security nationwide, deploying army personnel in six areas and stepping up vigilance in the capital as a precaution to prevent any untoward incidents surrounding today’s 77th founding anniversary of the Awami League, whose political activities are now banned.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how information is created and consumed, but it is also reinforcing harmful gender stereotypes, increasing online violence against women and girls, and excluding women from the development of the technology itself, UN Women has warned.

The Anti-Corruption Commission is preparing a draft law that incorporates provisions from the ACC Act, 2004, and the unratified 2025 ordinance, while introducing several new proposals.

During his first foreign visit to Malaysia, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought to redefine bilateral ties beyond labour migration by expanding cooperation in trade, investment and regional affairs.

Bangladesh Television (BTV) has consistently spent far beyond its earnings in recent years, with expenditure exceeding income by around seven to 12 times, Information and Broadcasting Minister Zahir Uddin Swapon said yesterday.

Joint statement warns of weakened independence, calls for alignment with global standards

Located at his Golachipa house

Established in 2000, ICAPP is an international forum comprising political parties from various Asian countries

The prime minister begins the China leg of his first overseas tour since taking office, with meetings planned with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang

In a joint letter to the finance minister, the lawmakers sought continued income tax exemptions and broader support for indigenous-owned businesses

The social media sensation is undergoing a 14-day quarantine before scientists begin research on breed development

Police say drives aimed at maintaining law and order

Bumper harvests, rising prices and growing demand are driving rapid expansion of commercial cultivation across northern districts

Meeting took place at the royal palace