A large number of young Bangladeshis have been going abroad with hopes of changing their fate for the better. However, for many, the situation turns out to be anything but better when they fall into the hands of human trafficking rackets.

The increase in gas prices will also increase the production cost of electricity. As a result, the price of electricity will undoubtedly increase again. Did the government change the law to raise the prices at will?

Bangla Academy did not allot a stall to Adarsha Prakashani at the Ekushey Book Fair on allegations of 'political obscenity'. The question arises, whether this is actually an excuse to suppress dissent.

<p>Terminal fees are being imposed on passengers travelling to India. However, there are currently no provisions for the use of restrooms at the Benapole International Passenger Terminal. </p><p>Find out more in today's Star Newsbytes</p>

For the last three years, Pori Moni has been a part of successful film releases in the first quarter of the year – a great achievement for any actor. She comes in front of the camera to talk about her latest children’s film, “Adventure of Sundarban”.

Pakistan is currently facing a severe dollar crisis, with foreign exchange reserves falling to a worrying $4.3 billion.

Panchagarh has five trains, but hundreds in Narayangaj don’t have the trains they need. Why? Is it because it is the Railway Minister’s district? One-third of the trains are inoperative, and the railway incurs losses every year. Carew gives a service, and makes a profit too, why can’t rail?

Traditional pithapuli and payesh made with date juice and molasses are a staple of Bangladeshi winters.

One does not need to go to a police station to file a general diary anymore, for basic cases, such as lost and found. Instead, they can do it online, from anywhere in Bangladesh.

Black War is the second instalment in the Mission Extreme series. The story takes off from where Mission Extreme ends. The film is made on even a larger scale, as the story extends to Dubai.

In Bangladesh, the problem of money laundering is not new. But, what is the reality of this money laundering allegations? Has any significant action been taken to recover the laundered money?

<p>The glamorous Jannatul Ferdous Oishee is flying high with the release of "Black War". She now stands in front of The Daily Star's camera to talk about her life, career and more!</p>

Sarah Roberts, chief executive officer of Practical Action, recently visited Bangladesh.

Filmmaker Ashfaque Nipun talks to The Daily Star Opinion about how the BTRC's OTT draft regulations, if implemented, could hinder the creatives of Bangladesh.

Nipun sits in for a heart-to-heart conversation with The Daily Star regarding her films, projects and vision about the Film Artistes Association.

This is the dry fish producing season. Thousands of workers are busy drying fish at Ashar Char, Taltoli, in the coastal region of Barguna.

During the inauguration of the Model Mosque and Islamic Cultural Centre at Sarishabari Jamalpur, allegations surfaced that a project engineer was beaten for removing lawmaker's nameplate and replacing it with the prime minister.

Another tragic plane crash in Nepal left all 72 people on board killed. An alarming figure shows that Nepal has witnessed one plane disaster every year on average during the past 10 years.

At least 25 persons, including 20 policemen, were injured after a series of clashes broke out between police and BNP leaders and activists in Kazir Dewri area of Chattogram city today.

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Donald Lu has held talks with Bangladesh ministers and government officials, and civil society leaders. What was the discussion about? How will the relationship between the two countries move forward?