Is Bangladesh's Hilsa really disappearing?
8 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Holding a long march now is not a sign of mature politics: Mahfuz Anam
8 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Can glacier collapses be predicted in advance? Why couldn’t Nepal?
7 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Salman Shah’s final hours: What happened at the Eskaton flat on Sept 6?
7 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Six months into the Iran war: 3 ways it could end
7 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Why can’t BNP resolve its organisational crisis? Is party discipline at risk?
6 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Night-time restrictions at DU: What are female students saying?
6 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Private-sector employees: Will inequality widen further?
6 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
Shahe Alam’s family firms land at least Tk 71cr in govt contracts
2 September 2026
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Crime & Justice
Floods, earthquakes, heatwaves: 4 devastating natural disasters of 2026
3 September 2026
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Star Multimedia
How does the country's sole refinery, Eastern Refinery Limited, work?
hat else does the institution produce along with fuel oil? And how much of the country's fuel demand is met by Eastern Refinery? Let's find out in today's Star Explains.
3 April 2026
Rising measles cases in Pabna leave children in hospital corridors amid bed shortage
Overcrowding at 250-bed hospital as most patients are children; many infected despite vaccination
31 March 2026
Why was 1/11 figure Masud Uddin arrested?
Watch to find out why Masud Uddin was arrested
24 March 2026
Even during Eid holidays, pressure persists at petrol pumps
There are also complaints that even after standing in line for hours, fuel is not available
24 March 2026
Eid rush: Passengers crowd Kamalapur station, face safety risks
Passenger pressure surges as thousands travel home by train
19 March 2026
Constitution reform council sparks standoff in parliament
The political temperature has risen following the government’s stance on the Constitution Reform Council during the first session of the 13th Jatiya Sangsad
18 March 2026
Why America’s new trade move is a threat to Bangladesh
What is Section 301? What impact will it have on Bangladesh? We will find out in today’s Star Explains.
18 March 2026
How Netanyahu’s coffee video adds to confusion over death rumours
Uncertainty is mounting over the safety and whereabouts of Benjamin Netanyahu after Iranian missile strikes triggered a wave of conflicting reports and online speculation.
17 March 2026
Iran claims strike on Israel using Sejjil missile travelling 13× speed of sound
IRGC says advanced missile deployed for first time since US-Israel attacks on Iran
17 March 2026
Will the biggest challenge for BNP govt come from within its own party?
Public expectations are now very high -- people want good governance, accountability, and a political culture where differing opinions are respected
16 March 2026
Three possible outcomes emerging for Iran in current trajectory of war
The conflict involving Iran is taking new turns every day. Strikes and counter-strikes have become a routine occurrence across the Middle East
16 March 2026
How lost Muslin made its way back to Bangladesh
In Star Lifestyle Heritage Talks Series 01, we will uncover how this iconic fabric vanished and how researchers and artisans worked tirelessly to bring it back
15 March 2026
That’s what she said about politicking
Watch Dr Manisha Chakraborty -- physician, organiser, activist for Bangladesh Samajtantrik Dal, and candidate for Barishal-5 -- talk to Naziba Basher in today’s episode: “That’s What She Said About Politicking”
13 March 2026
When could the US-Israel war on Iran end?
How long could this war continue? We explore that in today’s Star Explains.
11 March 2026
Are women truly equal before the law in Bangladesh?
From family laws to sexual violence cases, we examine where Bangladesh’s legal system still falls short for women
9 March 2026
Energy security fears rise as Iran becomes conflict hotspot
The situation across the region remains highly unstable, prompting global concern
8 March 2026
Let ’71 stand above everything else for us: Mahfuz Anam
Drawing from his own experience, Mahfuz Anam recollects how Sheikh Mujibur Rahman’s words on that day instilled courage and determination among the people
8 March 2026
The rise and reign of Khamenei
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, has brought an end to an era in the country’s political history
1 March 2026
Iranian Revolutionary Guard vows retaliation after Khamenei’s killing
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that those responsible for the death of Iran’s supreme leader will not escape retaliation
1 March 2026
'That's what she said' on being funny
Is humour freedom? Is it risk? Is it armour? Is it rebellion? Watch Kaarina Kaisar, social media personality, comedian, and writer, talk to The Daily Star's Naziba Basher on today's episode of "That’s What She Said"
27 February 2026