Is Bangladesh's Hilsa really disappearing?
8 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Holding a long march now is not a sign of mature politics: Mahfuz Anam
Star Online Report
8 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Can glacier collapses be predicted in advance? Why couldn’t Nepal?
Star Online Report
7 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Salman Shah’s final hours: What happened at the Eskaton flat on Sept 6?
Star Online Report
7 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Six months into the Iran war: 3 ways it could end
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7 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Why can’t BNP resolve its organisational crisis? Is party discipline at risk?
Star Online Report
6 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Night-time restrictions at DU: What are female students saying?
Star Online Report
6 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Private-sector employees: Will inequality widen further?
Star Online Report
6 September 2026 Star Multimedia
Floods, earthquakes, heatwaves: 4 devastating natural disasters of 2026
Star Online Report
3 September 2026 Star Multimedia

St Martin's Island in need of food and fresh water

People of St Martin's Island are facing a crisis of food and fresh water as communication between the island and Teknaf has not been restored fully.
16 May 2023

UAE tops strongest passports' list in 2023

The title of the world's strongest passport belongs to the United Arab Emirates in 2023. Bangladeshi passports are placed 182 on the list
16 May 2023

Locals returning to Saint Martin's Island

The situation in Saint Martin's Island is returning to normalcy as people are returning to the island after Cyclone Mocha.
15 May 2023

How the 1970 Bhola cyclone changed Pakistan’s history

The Bhola cyclone of 1970 changed the course of Pakistan's history. To know more about the devastating cyclone and its aftermath, watch Star Explains.
14 May 2023

At least 1.2 lakh moved to shelters in Cox’s Bazar

The number of people in the shelters of Cox’s Bazar district is increasing as the night progresses. Nearly 1 lakh 28 thousand people have been taken to shelters in Cox’s Bazar to keep them safe from the cyclone
13 May 2023

Sealdah station and my lost childhood

Born in Dhaka during the colonial era of united Bengal, Professor Pabitra Sarkar was forced to relocate to West Bengal after the partition. Despite the challenges he faced, he threw himself into a wide range of academic, social, and cultural pursuits, becoming a true jack-of-all-trades in the process.
13 May 2023

Farmers fear loss due to Cyclone Mocha

Fearing damage due to the effects of cyclone Mocha, farmers in Rajshahi are harvesting half-ripe paddy.
13 May 2023

Pathaan finally releases in Bangladesh

Finally, after much speculation, Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathaan was officially released in Bangladesh cinemas
12 May 2023

Mohanagar 2- Better than season 1?

Ashfaque Nipun's "Mohanagar" made its mark in both Bengals with its hard-hitting concept and its transparent portrayal of city life. Ever since the inception of its first season, everyone was waiting for its second part. OC Harun is back but this time the table has turned and he is being interro
12 May 2023

Why are bad loans of public banks rising?

What is the reason for this state of government banks? Does the loan rescheduling opportunity given during the 2020 coronavirus have any role to play here?
10 May 2023

EU to send election monitoring team to Bangladesh in July

The European Union will send an exploratory election monitoring mission to Bangladesh in July as the Election Commission has welcomed them in a written invitation..EU Ambassador to Bangladesh Charles Whiteley confirmed the development to The Daily Star..He said he was very happy abou
9 May 2023

Nandita, a Melodious Songbird

Coke Studio Bangla brings Sanzida Mahmood Nandita, the enchanting vocalist who captivated hearts with her mesmerizing renditions of timeless songs by Kazi Nazrul in Bengali
8 May 2023

IND-BD T20 Wheelchair Cricket Series kicks off in Kolkata

The Disabled Cricket Council of India is organising a T20 Wheelchair Cricket Series between India and Bangladesh. The series, consisting of three matches, commenced today at Vivekananda Park Ground in Kolkata
7 May 2023

19 bags of cash in 8 donation boxes of Kishoreganj's Pagla Mosque

At least 19 bags of money were recovered from eight donation boxes of Pagla Mosque in Kishoreganj. The exact figure could not be known yet as the money was being counted till the filing of this report
6 May 2023

Celebrating minorities' rights thru dance and music

In an effort to establish a separate Land Commission for the marginalised minority communities and small indigenous groups, an event has been organised on the Gobindaganj-Dinajpur regional highway
6 May 2023

What is Shammo doing now?

In 2019, Leuna Tasnim Shammo went viral on social media through her songs. Four years later, this little artiste still dreams about music
5 May 2023

Leader, Amie Bangladesh: Shakib Khan is the main attraction

For the past several years, Eid movies meant Shakib Khan movies, and this Eid was no exception. “Leader, Amie Bangladesh” is directed by Topu Khan, who is a well-known face on the smaller screens.
5 May 2023

Meet Rituraj, the 9-year-old Guinness World Record holder

Rituraj Bhowmick, a 9-year-old from Bangladesh, has been listed in the Guinness World Records as the 'Youngest Series Book Author’. Now a social media sensation, Rituraj dreams of writing more
4 May 2023

‘Democracy means empowering people'

South Korea, like Bangladesh, was a poor country in the 1960s. It has now become a highly developed nation and supports other countries in their development process
3 May 2023

The plight of security guards who work 20 hours a day

He works as a security guard in the capital. In exchange of inhumane labour for two shifts a day, the organisation he works for provides him with only the bare minimum of food and shelter. He has no access to any other facilities or amenities. He even has to purchase his own uniform with his own money. He cannot even meet his family and relatives once a month
1 May 2023