After the 1947 partition, the demand to make Bangla the state language was first raised in Sylhet. In the 71st year of the Language Movement, watch how Sylhet played its role in the movement in today's Star Special.

Bangladesh coach Chandika Hathurusingha was not interested to talk about the Shakib Al Hasan and Tamim Iqbal issue. He wanted to look forward to the future leadership of Liton Das and Mehidi Hasan Miraz. The 54-year-old veered away from those issues and in the build-up to the series asserted that Bangladesh would have the upper hand in the contest.

Naturally, the focus in relation to the build-up to the England series has shifted to that particular interview. Bangladesh's first Test captain Gazi Ashraf Lipu was not impressed about how it all panned out as he believes that the BCB boss shouldn't discuss such inside matters outside

Mymensingh was at the forefront among the districts of the then East Bengal in terms of contribution in the Language Movement. In December 1947, the heat of the movement spread across Mymensingh through a student meeting held at Bipin Park area of the city.

In today's conversation with The Daily Star, Aisha shares how she came out to be the topper in her dance class

Khulna has always been known as an industrial and commercial city. A massive wave of Language Movement spread in Khulna too. On February 27, 1948, the students of Daulatpur College in Khulna took to the streets for the first time, demanding that Bangla be made the national language.

Giant-sized white radishes, weighing up to 15 kgs each, are being grown in a Char area of Halda river in Fatikchhari, Chattogram

Chattogram was one of the main cities in the country that stirred up the Language Movement. Chattogramplayed a key role in two phases of the Language Movement. In 1948, the first phase of the language movement was manifested in Chattogram

It's been a year since the Russia-Ukraine war broke out. The war has had a myriad of impacts on the global economy and has pushed many nations into an economic crisis. Miles away, Bangladesh too has been affected by the war

Watch today's Star Newsbytes to know more about Ranjit and his thoughts on the current state of traditional Kobi Gaan

Bees collect “honey” from flowers. But does honey exist in flowers? How do bees transform nectar into honey?

In the evening of February 21, hundreds of people dishonoured language martyrs by walking on the altar of the Central Shaheed Minar wearing shoes.

Kishore Kumar Das, the founder of Bidyanando shared his take on life, death, and humanitarian works with The Daily Star

The torture on Phulpori, a first-year student at Islami University, Kushtia, by two university Chhatra League leaders has recently enraged the entire country.

According to him, these incidents expose the intolerant mindset of the government, the Bangla Academy, and of the Dhaka University administration.

Imrul Kayes, who has been out of the national set up for a few years, believes that Bangladesh need to play attacking cricket against England in their upcoming white-ball home series next month.

What are the implications of such occurrences?

In today's Star Behind the shoot the actress spoke about her experience of working in multiple industries, her future plans, and much more

The fight for Bangla as national language spread throughout the nation.

Kishore Kumar Das, the founder of Bidyanondo, spoke to The Daily Star about the idea behind the foundation.