‘My child is two months old, don’t make him orphan’

A man detained in 2022 told a tribunal yesterday that he was taken to a windowless, black-walled cell measuring about four feet by four feet, where nails were allegedly fixed into the floor, and an electric chair stood in a corner.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Pro-AL lawyers allege obstruction

Pro-Awami League lawyers yesterday alleged that they were obstructed and assaulted by BNP-backed lawyers while trying to collect nomination papers for the upcoming Chattogram District Bar Association election.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

‘bti–Star Stellar Women Awards’ returns with third edition

The Daily Star and building technology and ideas (bti) ltd are set to launch the third edition of the “bti–The Daily Star Stellar Women Awards”, continuing their joint initiative to recognise emerging women for their contributions to society and nation-building.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Justice finally in sight?

In an unverified audio clip, the sound of a gun being cocked is heard, followed by a gunshot and the groans of a man. On the other end of the line, Teknaf municipality councillor Akramul Haque’s wife and two daughters scream, pleading for his life.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Recent police changes routine, not political

The recent retirements and transfers in the police administration are part of the ministry’s routine activities and are not politically motivated, said Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Simplify project approval to boost investment: PM

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman yesterday directed officials to simplify the project approval process to attract both local and foreign investment.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Deadliest day in measles outbreak

The country logged its highest single-day death toll from measles and measles-like symptoms, with 17 child deaths reported in the 24 hours till 8:00am yesterday.
5 May 2026, 00:00 AM

USF student Limon laid to rest in Jamalpur

Limon’s body was flown back to Bangladesh earlier today
4 May 2026, 22:58 PM

Bangladesh, India express optimism on future relations

High Commissioner Pranay Verma pays farewell call on Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman
4 May 2026, 22:34 PM

Tears in Jamalpur as body of Bangladeshi PhD student killed in US returns home

Limon’s father says the family still does not know the motive behind the killing, wants the perpetrator to face the highest punishment
4 May 2026, 18:47 PM

Four arrested after woman allegedly taken from husband, raped in Cumilla

Victim rescued after husband called 999; police say one suspect still at large
4 May 2026, 18:15 PM

HC bench drops Monira Sharmin’s writ petition from hearing list

Allows it to be placed before another HC bench
4 May 2026, 18:10 PM

Noakhali Chhatra Dal faction blocks highway, demands cancellation of new committees

Protesters allege favouritism in the newly announced district committee
4 May 2026, 17:31 PM

PM asks to simplify project approvals to boost investment

Stresses easing access to loans to boost private investment in closed state-owned mills and factories
4 May 2026, 16:45 PM

BNP MPs from reserved women seats pay tribute at graves of Zia, Khaleda Zia

Forty-nine newly elected women MPs took oath yesterday
4 May 2026, 15:32 PM

ICT-2 chairman criticises court logistics after vehicle breakdown

Justice Nozrul forced to complete journey in police car
4 May 2026, 15:27 PM

Four killed as truck, three-wheeler collide on Mymensingh-Tangail road

Traffic movement on both sides came to a halt in Muktagacha
4 May 2026, 14:59 PM

Writ petition challenges Bangladesh-US Reciprocal Trade Agreement

Lawyer raises concerns over legality, national interest and constitutional compliance
4 May 2026, 13:56 PM

Writ petition filed with HC challenging legality of interim govt actions

Supreme Court lawyer seeks probe into Prof Muhammad Yunus
4 May 2026, 12:08 PM

Only the Almighty knows what pain he went through, Limon's father says

Family members break down at Dhaka airport as slain student’s body arrives from US
4 May 2026, 11:18 AM