Austerity measures: Office hours now 9 to 4, shops to close by 6
3 April 2026, 04:42 AM
Bangladesh
War pain spreading fast across industries
3 April 2026, 00:26 AM
Economy
Tk 600cr venture firm backed by 39 banks eyes Bangladesh’s next Uber or Instagram
2 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Even a switch to maize fails to save many farmers
2 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Think different, pay dearly: The apple of our i at 50
1 April 2026, 20:00 PM
Tech
US-Israel war on Iran / Tehran expresses disappointment over Dhaka’s stance
1 April 2026, 13:56 PM
Diplomacy
Can 12 Angry Men teach architecture students how to think?
1 April 2026, 10:30 AM
Wisdom
#Arts & Crafts / How one artist is reviving Bangladesh’s lost clay culture
26 March 2026, 21:31 PM
Life & Living
Energy decisions critical for macroeconomic management
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Ajmiriganj of Habiganj / Bridge lies incomplete as deadline expires
1 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh
Trade flows through Ctg, but power stays in Dhaka
Businesses voice frustration over policy concentration
12 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Garment exports to US grew 15% in Jan-Oct
Bangladesh’s readymade garment exports to the United States, the country’s largest single-market destination, grew more than 15 percent year-on-year to $7.08 billion in the January-October period, according to US government data.
11 January 2026, 00:00 AM
BCB alerts ICC to security concerns
The board is now waiting for ICC's response, which could determine whether or not Bangladesh participate in the event, set to begin on February 7 in India and Sri Lanka.
9 January 2026, 13:00 PM
Uneasy recovery: strong reserves, weak exports
Record remittances and recovering foreign-exchange reserves offer a rare cushion, but weakening exports expose vulnerabilities
9 January 2026, 06:00 AM
Potato Paradox: Just another curry on the rice plate? This will not solve the price problem
Bangladesh largely views the crop as just another vegetable eaten with rice
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM
Cyber Crime Bangladesh
Many women face online harassment, blackmail, and fake profiles. In this Star Discourse episode, host Bulbul Hasan speaks with writer Maskhawaath Ahsan and DU criminologist Umme Wara about preventing digital violence against women.
23 November 2025, 18:00 PM
Teacher shortage disrupts academic activities
An acute shortage of teachers has left Barishal University struggling to conduct academic activities smoothly, exacerbating students’ woes with prolonged session jams.
24 March 2025, 18:00 PM
Daraz presents A Peek Inside with Sadi ft. Mithila
Mithila drops by our studio to talk about her life, career and some burning issues that divide our nation.
28 January 2024, 05:50 AM
Is a one-minute silence the solution?
The government today observed a minute's silence in Dhaka city from 10:00am to 10:01am. The ministry of environment, forests and climate change took the initiative to raise awareness about the harmful effects of noise pollution
15 October 2023, 07:10 AM
Will the law enforcement agencies protect us during elections?
In the last few years, attackers have targeted minority communities, and the law enforcers have displayed apathy or reluctance in catching the culprits, who are often linked to influential groups
12 October 2023, 06:00 AM
Why we need personal boundaries
Most people feel an unspoken need to belong to a certain group, usually one in which you believe you do not belong.
25 August 2023, 01:00 AM
Japanese mother vs Bangladeshi father: Key takeaways
Bangladesh's good reputation was marred due to the legal process and father’s use of social media to stir up support for his case.
18 August 2023, 09:00 AM