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Ctg Bar Polls Nomination / Pro-AL lawyers allege obstruction
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‘bti–Star Stellar Women Awards’ returns with third edition
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2018 Akramul Killing / Justice finally in sight?
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Police admin / Retirements, transfers not politically motivated
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Harvest hopes fading
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Drive Against Dengue / DSCC declares first Saturday of month as ‘cleaning day’
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international crimes tribunal: CASE against INU / Defence questions credibility of key witnesses
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Trade deal with US challenged at HC
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Students’ union elections: Umama eyes major academic reforms
If elected Vice-President (VP) of Ducsu, independent candidate Umama Fatema from the Independent Student Unity Panel has pledged to prioritise major academic reforms.
29 August 2025, 18:26 PM
Haunted by scars, still waiting for justice
Survivors of enforced disappearances broke down yesterday as they recalled the torture, humiliation, and threats they endured in secret detention centres.
29 August 2025, 18:19 PM
Only 5% road crash victims get compensation
Govt creates Tk 225cr fund but complex process leaves majority of victims with no compensation
29 August 2025, 18:18 PM
Old order risks stalling hard-won democratic gains
As Bangladesh aspires to a paradigm shift in governance after the July uprising, scholars from home and abroad yesterday warned that concentration of power, growing inequality, and the use of religion for political gains could undermine progress.
29 August 2025, 18:06 PM
EC to set up cell to combat fake news: CEC
Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin expressed concern yesterday that, in addition to political and law-and-order challenges, the commission may also have to confront the threat of misinformation and disinformation on social media during the next polls.
29 August 2025, 18:03 PM
National polls to take place on schedule
BNP Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday said the upcoming national elections will be held as scheduled, despite growing uncertainty and frustration among citizens.
29 August 2025, 18:00 PM
BNP leader stabbed to death in Pirojpur
A BNP leader was stabbed to death allegedly by a rival in Pirojpur’s Bhandaria upazila yesterday.
29 August 2025, 18:00 PM
Latif Siddique refuses to seek bail
Former minister and expelled Awami League leader Abdul Latif Siddique yesterday refused to seek bail, saying the court had “no authority” to grant it.
29 August 2025, 18:00 PM
2 killed, 3 injured in Panchagarh road accident
The victims are Ahammad Ali, 45, of Jagdal village, and Yasin, 11
29 August 2025, 17:55 PM
Bangladesh, India must reset ties through honest dialogue: Foreign policy expert
Sreeradha Datta urges both nations to move beyond 'historical baggage'
29 August 2025, 17:16 PM
CA’s representatives visit Buet student Shadid at DMCH
During the visit, the CA's special assistants Sheikh Moinuddin and Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb expressed solidarity with Shadid's family
29 August 2025, 16:34 PM
Dinajpur’s Jibon Mahal deserted after yesterday’s mob attack
Staff fear for their jobs, owner says authorities ignored security pleas
29 August 2025, 16:21 PM
5 sent to jail for trying to enter India illegally
Three detained by BSF, handed over to BGB through flag meeting
29 August 2025, 14:13 PM
Stray dog debate heats up in Khulna after abrupt catching attempt
Animal rights groups demand sterilisation, vaccination; some locals cite attacks
29 August 2025, 13:30 PM
CDDL sets new container handling record at Chattogram port
Chittagong Dry Dock Limited (CDDL) has set a new record in container handling at Chattogram port’s New Mooring Container Terminal (NCT)
29 August 2025, 12:52 PM
Man tied to pole, beaten over land deal dispute in Satkhira
A man was allegedly tied to a pole and beaten in Satkhira’s Tala upazila after being accused of breaching a land sale agreement
29 August 2025, 12:47 PM
Youth crushed to death by truck in Lalmonirhat
A madrasa student was killed today after a truck hit his motorcycle in Kaliganj upazila of Lalmonirhat.
29 August 2025, 12:35 PM
Another suspect held in Fatikchhari teen murder case
Police have arrested another suspect in the much-talked-about teenager Mahin murder in Fatikchhari upazila of Chattogram.
29 August 2025, 10:52 AM
‘Some kicked me with boots, some hit me with helmets’
Buet student Rafid shares his ordeal with The Daily Star
29 August 2025, 10:18 AM
‘Made accused though we were the victims’: DU law professor tells Dhaka court
Hafizur, former minister Abdul Latif Siddique, and 14 others were brought to the Chief Metropolitan Magistrate’s Court under heavy security
29 August 2025, 09:56 AM