Mothers left to choose between home and work

Despite long years of experience and proven performance, many women are unable to return to work after childbirth owing to the absence of flexible work arrangements and reliable support systems at home and at work.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Women, Children Abuse cases: 15 districts see zero convictions

Although the law mandates disposal within 180 working days after investigation and trial, the average duration of a case in Women and Children Repression Prevention Tribunals stands at 1,370 days -- approximately 3.7 years -- according to a joint study by the Bangladesh Supreme Court and BRAC.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Improved, real-time fact-checking must to curb misinfo

Misinformation and rumours in Bangladesh are no longer merely online falsehoods but are increasingly being used as political and commercial tools from social media to the streets and then into mainstream media and academics, said media experts and policymakers yesterday.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Nusrat’s nomination valid: EC

The Election Commission yesterday declared the nomination paper of Nusrat Tabassum, joint convener of the National Citizen Party, valid for a reserved women’s seat in the 13th National Parliament under the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 11-party alliance.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Free police stations from middlemen

Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed yesterday directed law enforcement agencies to eliminate middlemen from police stations across the country, including those under the Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP).
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

DC Conference: Big projects top agenda as meetings begin today

The first DC Conference since the formation of the BNP government is set to begin today, with the four-day event featuring several proposals submitted by deputy commissioners from different districts.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Harassment of journalists cuts across govts

Star analysis of V-Dem data chronicles harsh conditions faced by country’s press
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Attack on Star ‘heinous’

Politicians, business leaders, academics, civil society members, students and others yesterday joined The Daily Star in celebrating its 35th anniversary in Chattogram city, condemning the December 18 mob attack on the newspaper’s Dhaka office last year and demanding punishment for the perpetrators.
3 May 2026, 00:00 AM

Tarique urges 'future ambassadors' to ready themselves thru study, sports, culture

Programme inaugurated simultaneously in all 64 districts from Sylhet
2 May 2026, 21:12 PM

Shafiqur in Japan for weeklong visit

Opposition leader reaches Tokyo at 10:00am
2 May 2026, 20:58 PM

Body of Bangladeshi expat killed in Malaysia repatriated, buried in Jhenaidah

Family demands exemplary punishment for those responsible
2 May 2026, 20:25 PM

Rohingya man beaten to death at Teknaf refugee camp

Police link killing to earlier armed clash between 2 Rohingya rival groups
2 May 2026, 19:54 PM
2 May 2026, 18:27 PM

Willes row: Supreme judicial council to probe judge allegation

Govt has no role in the matter, says law minister
2 May 2026, 18:19 PM

Former five-time MP Moslem Uddin dies at 88

Awami League leader from Mymensingh-6 passes away in Dhaka; multiple janazas set for tomorrow
2 May 2026, 18:06 PM

Two killed as bus, CNG-run auto-rickshaw collide in Netrokona

Drivers flee after crash on Durgapur–Mymensingh highway
2 May 2026, 16:58 PM

Law minister decries Tk 2,200cr judiciary budget, calls sector ‘most neglected’

Says allocation lower than BTV; highlights staffing and systemic crisis in courts
2 May 2026, 16:32 PM

Home minister orders middlemen-free police stations

Directs action during visit to Ramna Model Police Station
2 May 2026, 16:29 PM

BNP govt pursuing ‘America First’ policy: Anu Muhammad

Economist questions implementation of US deals without parliamentary debate
2 May 2026, 16:03 PM

DMP to act swiftly to prevent criminals’ resurgence: Acting commissioner

New police camp in Karwan Bazar to help curb extortion, crime
2 May 2026, 15:30 PM