World Cyber Games returns to Bangladesh after 15-year wait

After 15 years, the World Cyber Games is officially making a return to Bangladesh
31 August 2025, 09:57 AM

Two Daily Star journalists assaulted during clash at CU

Although the two identified themselves as journalists, locals accused them of carrying fake ID cards and began beating them
31 August 2025, 08:43 AM

Sundarbans reopens to tourists tomorrow after three-month ban

Forest Department imposed the annual restriction from June 1 to August 31
31 August 2025, 08:26 AM

Fair election depends on political parties’ role, says home adviser

Notes 1,604 blockades since interim government took office in Dhaka
31 August 2025, 08:13 AM

Fresh clash erupts between CU students, locals

Both sides were seen hurling brickbats and wielding sticks during the confrontation, turning the area into a battlefield
31 August 2025, 07:37 AM

After 28 years, lost son reunites with family in Kurigram

Now 37, Saiful is finally back in his parents’ embrace, sparking an emotional reunion
31 August 2025, 07:24 AM

Nur doing well, may be discharged from DMCH within a week: doctors

Nur is in intensive care following a head injury, along with fractures to his jaw and nose
31 August 2025, 07:24 AM

Jamaat leaders to meet CA today

The meeting is set to take place at 4:30pm
31 August 2025, 06:28 AM

Writ petition challenges Ducsu GS candidate’s nomination

The High Court bench led by Justice Md Habibul Gani may hold a hearing on the petition later in the day
31 August 2025, 05:34 AM

Kader Siddique leaves Bhuiyanpur under police guard amid rising tensions

The incident occurred as Siddique was leaving the venue
31 August 2025, 05:21 AM

Over 100 injured in overnight clashes between CU students, locals

Following the clash, the university authorities have postponed all departmental examinations scheduled for today.
31 August 2025, 02:28 AM

Akhila River in M’singh: Erosion threatens over 100 homes in Phulbaria

Severe erosion of the Akhila River in Phulbaria municipal area of Mymensingh has put many families at risk of losing their homesteads and valuables.
30 August 2025, 23:51 PM

KDA avenue turns into a garbage dumping ground

KDA avenue, one of Khulna city’s busiest and most developed roads, has long been blighted by an ongoing problem -- it has served as an open garbage dumping site for the past 15 years.
30 August 2025, 23:43 PM

Moulvibazar District: Over 437km of rural roads in disrepair

More than 437 kilometres of rural roads across Moulvibazar have fallen into complete disrepair, leaving thousands of residents isolated, local economies crippled, and vital transport routes severed.
30 August 2025, 22:44 PM

Pvt sector, bigger budget vital for better healthcare

Greater private sector involvement and increased budget allocation are essential to improve healthcare in Bangladesh, said speakers at a programme yesterday.
30 August 2025, 21:33 PM

Neglect, underfunding cripple urban healthcare

Urban health -- particularly for low-income communities -- remains one of the most neglected, least prioritised, and underfunded areas of Bangladesh’s healthcare system, said speakers at a conference yesterday.
30 August 2025, 21:33 PM

Our concept of secularism differs from Western ideals

Secularism is not a neutral or indigenous idea but was historically imposed by Western powers, said speakers at an event yesterday.
30 August 2025, 21:31 PM

July Atrocities: 8-10 cases may be disposed of before polls

ICT Chief Prosecutor Mohammad Tajul Islam yesterday said they have sufficient evidence and hoped that eight to 10 cases related to the July uprising would be disposed of before the February elections.
30 August 2025, 20:46 PM

Man sent to jail over abduction, rape of girl

A Jashore court yesterday sent a man to jail in a case filed over the abduction and rape of a schoolgirl four months ago.
30 August 2025, 20:27 PM

South Asia least integrated after Africa

Regional cooperation in South Asia remains in a precarious state, largely due to political decisions that often override economic logic, foreign policy experts said yesterday.
30 August 2025, 20:26 PM