Farmer beaten to death in Gazipur on theft suspicion

Attackers had personal disputes with the victim, says cousin
14 September 2025, 15:22 PM

'India should've been more understanding regarding water issues'

Indian international affairs expert Sreeradha Datta tells The Daily Star
14 September 2025, 14:52 PM
14 September 2025, 14:20 PM

Sanwar Jahan appointed new labour secretary

He is the incumbent secretary to the Bangladesh Public Service Commission
14 September 2025, 13:59 PM

2 children drown in N’ganj pond

Two children drowned in a pond near their home in Saijadi village under Narayanganj's Araihazar upazila yesterday.
14 September 2025, 13:50 PM

Joy and sorrow at DMCH: Woman delivers six babies, loses one

Remaining five premature babies are at NICUs in DMCH and a private hospital
14 September 2025, 13:35 PM

Malaysia migration: ACC files 13 cases against recruiting agency officials over Tk 1,159cr irregularities

Thirty-one accused of embezzlement and breaching rules in worker recruitment process
14 September 2025, 13:16 PM

'Election not conditional on reforms; must be held as scheduled'

Salahuddin Ahmed says BNP ready to sign July Charter
14 September 2025, 12:21 PM
14 September 2025, 10:33 AM

Consensus commission meeting underway

The talks will focus on various aspects of implementing the July National Charter 2025
14 September 2025, 08:56 AM

Daylong hartal in Pabna’s Bera cuts road, river links with Dhaka

Agitators put up barricades at different points of Bera Bus Stand area, halting vehicular movement on the Dhaka-Pabna highway
14 September 2025, 06:36 AM

Three arrested, sent to jail over extortion in Uttara

Woman who reportedly protested in front of BNP leader Fazlur Rahman’s house is among the arrestees
14 September 2025, 06:01 AM

Yunus inaugurates newly built PKSF Bhaban-2 in Dhaka

He unveiled the plaque of newly constructed Palli Karma-Sahayak Foundation Bhaban-2 at Khiljee Road Shyamoli
14 September 2025, 05:06 AM
14 September 2025, 04:11 AM

Communal forces on the rise after fall of fascism

BNP senior leader Gayeshwar Chandra Roy yesterday warned that communal forces are rising in the country after the fall of fascism.
13 September 2025, 21:27 PM

Locals halt felling of 150-year-old tree in Jhenaidah

Locals in Jhenaidah Sadar upazila have stepped in to save a nearly 150-year-old raintree from being felled, collecting 61 signatures on an application to the deputy commissioner and pledging to take full responsibility for any damage the tree may cause in the future.
13 September 2025, 21:26 PM

Traffic chaos plagues Trishal

For over two decades, unchecked encroachment by roadside vendors and illegal three-wheeler stands has been causing severe traffic congestion at Darirampur Bus Stand on the Dhaka-Mymensingh highway in Trishal upazila, leaving thousands of commuters to suffer daily.
13 September 2025, 21:25 PM

Code violations cloud run-up to Rajshahi University student union election

With the Rucsu election approaching, Rajshahi University is already witnessing breaches of electoral codes, as student panels are campaigning in halls and other places well before the official campaign period.
13 September 2025, 20:50 PM

Independent rights body key to democracy

A truly independent and accountable Human Rights Commission can only thrive when it is free from political influence and rooted in citizen participation, said Law Adviser Dr Asif Nazrul yesterday.
13 September 2025, 20:50 PM

Jobless growth, gender gaps fuel poverty rise

The interim government must take urgent and decisive steps to address the country’s worsening employment crisis, declining educational outcomes, and persistent gender inequalities, said speakers at an event yesterday.
13 September 2025, 20:49 PM