Business Plus / Women built the RMG might. Now they are losing ground
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Spotlight
Column by Mahfuz Anam / July charter implementation: Growing distance between BNP and the opposition is worrisome
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
THE THIRD VIEW
Republic of the footpath
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Unheard Voices
A growing herd in a shrinking forest
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Weekend Read
What Sufism can teach us about the modern world
24 July 2026, 00:01 AM
In Focus
The Tagore paradox: Why critique strengthens his legacy
24 July 2026, 00:43 AM
In Focus
Nine hurdles keeping FDI away
24 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Ramgarh-Sitakunda reserve forest: An endless cycle of sand mining
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Sundarbans & Forest
Essay / The writing’s boring, so he’s a third-class writer
25 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Essay
Opinion / July's cultural journey ends in disillusionment?
24 July 2026, 11:35 AM
Entertainment
The lure of natural dyes in sustainable fashion
If there is one buzzword that aptly summarises the initiatives and undertakings of the last few decades, it is sustainability. Th
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
How female leaders are shaping a new era in banking
Across Bangladesh’s financial landscape, a decisive revolution is underway where women are shaping the rules, questioning traditional systems, and introducing leadership styles grounded in empathy, resilience, and most importantly, inclusivity.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
The dangerous illusion of bank bonds
At its core, banking is about pricing and managing risk. Trouble begins when risk is quietly recycled within the system rather than reduced or spread adequately across the board. In trading bonds, that is increasingly what is happening in the country’s banking sector.
18 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Govt to guarantee Biman’s purchase of 14 Boeing aircraft
The government will provide a sovereign guarantee to Biman Bangladesh Airlines to buy 14 aircraft from US planemaker Boeing, as the two sides are likely to sign a deal within this month, sources at the national flag carrier said.
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM
Digital dream, paper reality
A Tk 3,500cr fund from mobile operators promised internet for remote areas, but most projects exist only on paper
16 January 2026, 00:00 AM
How much does a wedding really cost?
Wedding costs in Bangladesh: budgeting tips & venue guide.
15 January 2026, 10:21 AM
Commercial courts introduced to settle business disputes faster
Ordinance sets strict timelines, dedicated benches, and digital management to tackle slow contract enforcement, case backlog and attract foreign investment
15 January 2026, 00:00 AM
US to suspend immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, Bangladesh included
Pause will begin on January 21
14 January 2026, 23:48 PM
From bricklayer to record-breaker: Brentford's Thiago eyes World Cup berth
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has already made Premier League history: now the Brazilian hopes to take his unlikely success story to the World Cup.
14 January 2026, 11:49 AM
Labour rights group calls for dignified living standard
Labour activists yesterday presented a 15-point manifesto to political parties and key stakeholders, urging them to prioritise labour rights and social justice in the next national election.
Under the banner of the National Workers’ Rights Advocacy Alliance, the manifesto was unveiled at the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre. The programme was attended by representatives from different political parties.
13 January 2026, 00:35 AM
DSEX reshuffle lays bare market irrationality
It drops Unilever, adds mostly junk stocks
13 January 2026, 00:33 AM
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
Remembering Abu Sayed: The day fear died
Abu Sayed taught us not to step back.
16 July 2025, 05:00 AM
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
Experiencing July 15 as a student
The future of these protests remains uncertain, yet the students' unity endures.
16 July 2024, 13:44 PM