Four banned BCL activists held after flash procession in Ctg
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Fugitive rape accused surrenders in Netrokona, sent to jail
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Dhaka–Pabna direct train service to begin in August
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Editors’ Council expresses concern over arrest of journalist in Gazipur
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13 more Gazipur garment workers hospitalised after drinking water at factory
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Teesta nears danger level as rising waters threaten flooding across northern districts
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Harmony Festival brings indigenous voices to the fore
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Culture
PM’s official visit: Dhaka, Beijing likely to sign 15-17 bilateral instruments
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Diplomacy
Police uniform changed again
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Private Medical Colleges: Foreign student enrolment drops over past 3 years
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Bangladesh
Police issues report on the events of July 16 in Gopalganj
Police said that the situation in Gopalganj remains peaceful under the presence of law enforcement agencies
17 July 2025, 16:05 PM
Primary scholarship exams Dec 21-24
According to an official circular issued today, the exam is expected to be held over four days, from December 21 to 24
17 July 2025, 16:04 PM
More than 100 detained so far in Gopalganj joint forces drive: police
Videos of the incidents of violence in the southern district yesterday are being collected and analysed to identify perpetrators
17 July 2025, 15:22 PM
Bogura double murder: Prime suspect held, murder weapon recovered
The murders took place around 8:30pm yesterday
17 July 2025, 15:09 PM
NCP rallies creating impression govt can't maintain control: Salahuddin
Speaking at a Jubo Dal rally in Nayapaltan, he warned that circumstances could cast doubt on the government's ability to hold credible elections
17 July 2025, 14:48 PM
Tk 222 crore money laundering case: Arrest warrant issued against Samrat
The judge then framed charges against Samrat in the case in his absence
17 July 2025, 13:22 PM
EC cancels registration of 96 local polls observers
Commission will start process of providing registration to new local observers soon
17 July 2025, 13:21 PM
Curfew extended in Gopalganj indefinitely
It will be relaxed for three hours between 11am and 2pm
17 July 2025, 12:11 PM
25 arrested so far in connection with Gopalganj violence: home adviser
"The agencies had information, but not about the extent of the violence"
17 July 2025, 10:35 AM
Two cases filed over gang-rape and murder in Savar
Savar police have registered two cases filed over the gang-rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl and the repeated sexual assault of a 28-year-old woman..Md Jewel Mia, officer-in-charge of Savar Model Police Station, confirmed that the cases were filed yesterday..In the first case, th
17 July 2025, 09:45 AM
Aug 21 grenade attack: SC adjourns hearing on appeals against Tarique, Babar acquittal
Moulana Tajuddin Ahmed and Md Hanif, who were sentenced to death by the lower court, remain fugitive in the case
17 July 2025, 09:41 AM
Gopalganj clashes: 'Govt had intelligence, but not full extent of violence'
Says Home Affairs Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Jahangir Alam Chowdhury
17 July 2025, 09:01 AM
NCP central leaders reach in Faridpur ahead of road march
Departing from Khulna around 9:50am, the leaders reached the Faridpur Circuit House around 1:40pm
17 July 2025, 08:50 AM
Govt forms body to probe Gopalganj clashes
The committee was mandated to conduct thorough inquiry and submit its findings to Chief Adviser's Office in 2 weeks
17 July 2025, 08:47 AM
Nahid calls for probe into Gopalganj killings, demands justice
"The government and the administration must take responsibility for this," he said
17 July 2025, 07:42 AM
The Daily Star wins two accolades at WAN-IFRA Digital Media Awards South Asia 2025
The Daily Star is the only media outlet from Bangladesh to be recognized at this year’s awards.
17 July 2025, 07:03 AM
Udichi President Badiur Rahman passes away at 78
Professor Badiur Rahman, central president of Bangladesh Udichi Shilpigosthi, passed away early today at the age of 78
17 July 2025, 06:54 AM
14 arrested over attacks, clashes in Gopalganj
At least 14 people have been arrested so far in connection with yesterday’s attack on NCP rally and subsequent clashes with law enforcers
17 July 2025, 06:05 AM
NCP leaders leave Khulna for Faridpur to join rally
Leaders of the National Citizen Party (NCP) left Khulna this morning to join a road march and rally in Faridpur
17 July 2025, 05:45 AM
Stage set for today's NCP rally in Faridpur, security tightened
Initially planned for 10:00am, the rally has been rescheduled to 12:30pm
17 July 2025, 04:26 AM