UAP closed indefinitely amid protests; two faculty members dismissed
21 January 2026, 22:06 PM
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Hundreds of shanties gutted in midnight fire at Rohingya camp
21 January 2026, 21:28 PM
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RAB official killed, 3 injured in attack by miscreants during Sitakunda drive
21 January 2026, 22:14 PM
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What is uranium and why is it important?
21 January 2026, 22:11 PM
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Inter-bank bond purchases: What are the risks?
21 January 2026, 22:10 PM
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6 January 2026, 15:30 PM
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4 January 2026, 04:49 AM
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RAB official killed, 3 injured in attack by miscreants during Sitakunda drive
A Rapid Action Battalion (RAB) official was killed in an attack by miscreants during an operation in Chattogram's Sitakunda upazila. Three other members of the elite force were injured in the incident.
21 January 2026, 22:14 PM
What is uranium and why is it important?
The word "uranium" has been trending on social media in Bangladesh for various reasons. In 2025, the United States carried out attacks on Iran's uranium enrichment facilities, sparking significant discussion regarding the country's uranium stocks.
21 January 2026, 22:11 PM
Inter-bank bond purchases: What are the risks?
Recent experiences of depositors have highlighted the significant challenges individuals face when a bank encounters financial instability. Consequently, understanding the financial health of institutions within the banking sector has become a critical necessity.
21 January 2026, 22:10 PM
UAP closed indefinitely amid protests; two faculty members dismissed
The University of Asia Pacific (UAP) has been closed indefinitely following student protests over allegations of "hurting religious sentiments," which led to the dismissal of two faculty members.
21 January 2026, 22:06 PM
Hundreds of shanties gutted in midnight fire at Rohingya camp
A massive fire swept through a Rohingya refugee camp in Ukhiya during the early hours of Tuesday, leaving hundreds of families homeless as they watched their final belongings and winter essentials turn to ash.
21 January 2026, 21:28 PM
Looking back at 1762’s 8.8-magnitude earthquake in Ctg that changed Bengal’s map
How likely is such an earthquake in Bangladesh?
21 November 2025, 16:12 PM
15 army officers brought to ICT: What unfolded at the court premises since dawn
Heavy security blanketed the old High Court area from the early hours of the morning
22 October 2025, 07:24 AM
‘Greta dragged on the ground, forced to kiss Israeli flag’
Fellow Gaza flotilla activists allege Thunberg tortured in Israel
5 October 2025, 14:52 PM
Explainer: Why is Trump pushing to ‘retake’ Bagram Air Base?
Bagram Air Base -- once the beating heart of America's war in Afghanistan -- is back in the global spotlight
28 September 2025, 17:12 PM
Will Jamaat be able to realise its demand for PR?
But will they be able to realise their demand for election under the PR system? If not, what will happen?
27 September 2025, 17:23 PM
You can’t attack someone's religious beliefs: Researcher
Viral video of assault on elderly man raises questions on intolerance and state response
26 September 2025, 13:20 PM
From Colombo to Dhaka to Kathmandu -- Is South Asia the hotbed for ‘Gen Z’ protests?
Why is Gen Z in South Asia frustrated with the old order?
25 September 2025, 14:49 PM
What’s in the Saudi-Pakistan agreement and why are Iran, India, and the US worried?
Find out more in this episode of Star Explains
19 September 2025, 18:39 PM
Jucsu election after 33yrs: What’s the voting situation?
After a 33-year break, the Jucsu polls are being held amid tight security
11 September 2025, 09:00 AM
Excitement, chaos, allegations of rigging: All that has happened at Ducsu polls
Watch this live video to see how the election unfolded
9 September 2025, 10:38 AM
Politics shouldn't become a playground for mischief: Badruddin Umar
Writer and political analyst Badruddin Umar talks to The Daily Star about the student-led uprising and student politics
7 September 2025, 07:57 AM
India’s immigration policy shift: What it means for Bangladesh and South Asia
What does this mean for Bangladesh, regional politics across South Asia, and human rights?
5 September 2025, 08:19 AM
Myanmar journalists tell horrific stories of ethnic groups and Rohingya
What are causing such crises? What is the future of Rohingya repatriation? Is Myanmar going to split?
4 September 2025, 08:44 AM
No papers, no valid visa: 377 Bangladeshis detained in Malaysia
Malaysia's immigration department has detained close to 800 unregistered foreigners, including at least 377 Bangladeshis
3 September 2025, 11:20 AM
Will Elon Musk be able to become a 'third force' in American politics?
Find out the answer on today's Star Explains
15 July 2025, 19:05 PM