In a striking visual transformation along the Rajarhat-Chuknagar road, rows of meticulously planted trees catch the eye, all thanks to the passion and dedication of Md Abdul Wahid Sardar.

Visitor numbers have jumped at The Dhaka Central Jail in Keraniganj as a large number of people have recently been arrested across the country in cases related to political programmes of BNP and other opposition parties

How can Bangladesh avoid the economic crisis to deepen further?

Traffic movement was restricted across the country on the last day of BNP's second round of blockade. There have been incidents of vandalism, arson, and arrests in some districts of the country

The Election Commission may hold the national election any day between January 6 and 9 with many experts pointing out that the atmosphere is not yet conducive to free and fair polls.

The railway department ran an inspection train on newly constructed Dohazari-Cox’s Bazar lines yesterday morning, prior to its inauguration.

Vehicular movement was limited on the first day of BNP's second round of blockade. Vandalism and arson incidents have been reported in some districts of the country

On the first day of BNP's second phase of blockade, a series of incidents involving fires on various modes of transportation, including passenger buses, took place in different parts of the country over the past three days. This has raised concerns among bus drivers

Leaders and activists of the Chittagong University BCL unit today escorted teachers and staff buses to prevent vandalism amid the ongoing blockade being enforced by BNP and Jamaat-e-islami

In this Star Special, we are highlighting the stories of the unsung heroes -- the construction workers of the country’s first Metro Rail

After a 22-day ban, hilsa is now abundant in the Barishal wholesale market. The Hilsa market on Port Road is now overflowing with hilsa traders, sellers, and buyers

A bridge worth Tk 85 lakh in Barguna has to be constructed using wooden ladders as the construction of the connecting road on both sides of the bridge has not been completed within the stipulated time, causing suffering for at least 5,000 people in three villages

Today is the third day of a three-day blockade called by the BNP. Like the first two days, there were clashes, arson, and arrests in several areas in the capital. Police, Rab, and BGB are patrolling many cities across the country.

Traffic movement in the capital increased on the third day of BNP's blockade. The number of people out on the streets has also increased

Clashes broke out and vehicles were vandalised and torched in Bogra today. Police fired teargas shells on BNP activists and leaders at Tinmatha area of the town in the morning. In response, BNP leaders and activists threw brickbats at the police. Two crude bombs were exploded during the clash.</

Mahfuz Anam, editor and publisher of The Daily Star, completed 30 years as editor today

At least 16 arson incidents were reported across the country in 27 hours till Wednesday morning since BNP and Jamaat-e-Islami called a three-day nationwide blockade

BNP leaders and activists blocked the Dhaka-Rangpur highway in the Tinmatha area of Bogura Sadar upazila from 8:00am today

A clash broke out between police and BNP leaders and activists in Dhaka's Kakrail area today. After the clash, the government deployed BGB in the area

Law enforcers have beefed up checking at Dhaka's entry points at Aminbazar, Ashulia and Gazipur ahead of the grand rallies of Awami League and BNP tomorrow