Editor's Pick We need energy security, not just a fix for the current crisis 25 August 2026 • MACRO MIRROR Should Bangladesh join the Mecca Pact? 24 August 2026 • Geopolitical Insights What six South Asian economists taught the world about development 21 August 2026 • Big Picture Longer road to recovery as 19 economic indicators worsen 25 August 2026 • Economy Rohingya genocide: Will the ICJ verdict bring justice? 25 August 2026 • Geopolitical Insights Star Explains The origins of May Day 1 May 2024 UPDATED 1 May 2024 • NEWS MULTIMEDIA SHARE Star Explains As we observe May Day today, let's look into where, when and how the demand for the for the 8-hour work day was first raised. Today's episode of Star Explains delves into the origins of May Day. Tap here to add The Daily Star as a trusted source For all latest news, follow The Daily Star's Google News channel. Click to comment Comments Comments Policy Related News Humaiun Kobir’s citizenship debate: What message does his remarks send? 21 MIN(s) • Diplomacy Cabinet committee formed to review fertiliser collection, distribution 49 MIN(s) • Governance New Zealand family’s houseboat breaks apart off Cox’s Bazar, teen missing 50 MIN(s) • Accidents and Fires ‘Journalists will write, and we will beat them again’: Shariatpur BNP leader 1 HOUR(s) • Crime & Justice The Daily Star's JnU correspondent receives Youth Impact Award 2026 1 HOUR(s) • News
Comments