Govt’s fresh call on 101 India deals under Sheikh Hasina
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Why is Bangladesh spending billions to save a deal lost in US court?
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Why do people feel nostalgic? Why do they keep returning to the past?
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Is Bangladesh's Hilsa really disappearing?
8 September 2026
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Holding a long march now is not a sign of mature politics: Mahfuz Anam
8 September 2026
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Can glacier collapses be predicted in advance? Why couldn’t Nepal?
7 September 2026
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Salman Shah’s final hours: What happened at the Eskaton flat on Sept 6?
7 September 2026
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Six months into the Iran war: 3 ways it could end
7 September 2026
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Why can’t BNP resolve its organisational crisis? Is party discipline at risk?
6 September 2026
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Night-time restrictions at DU: What are female students saying?
6 September 2026
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'Read the news properly, then cuss me'
Khaled Mahmud Sujon plays many a role in Bangladesh cricket. The former national team captain, currently the team's director, is constantly at the receiving end of criticism from media and fans.
11 September 2022
We cannot condone party-based politics at private universities
Can the practice of party-based politics benefit students in any meaningful way?
11 September 2022
Border town Dinajpur: Where drugs are available at an arm's reach
How did Dinajpur, a district bordering with India, become a bustling hub of drugs?
11 September 2022
How was last week’s stock market
The prime index of the Dhaka Stock Exchange rose 52 points last week from the previous week. Though the index dropped first two trading days but the week experienced a rising trend at the end.
10 September 2022
Can Bangladesh conquer 10% of global RMG market by 2025?
Bangladesh currently holds 6.8 percent share of the global garments market. In the last two years, the country’s apparel sector’s supply chain got disrupted due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and later by the Ukraine-Russia war.
10 September 2022
Damal and sports-based films' potential in Bangladesh
A film inspired by the legendary Swadhin Bangla football team, Damal is set to hit the theatres next month on October 28. Sariful Razz, who played the leading role as the football team's captain in the film, and director Raihan Rafi were present in this special episode of The Daily Star's NON STRIKER'S END powered by Daraz.
10 September 2022
What effective waste management looks like in Cox's Bazar
Cox’s Bazar is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bangladesh.
10 September 2022
The malaise at the top
The opening batting positions have been a cause for concern for Bangladesh men's team for a long time. Regardless of the format, the team suffers from not having any regular pair in any of the format.
9 September 2022
A night of stars | Blender’s Choice - The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021
On September 3, Bangabandhu International Convention Centre filled up with celebrities, influencers, and artists to celebrate the Blender's Choice - The Daily Star OTT & Digital Content Awards 2021. Star after star entered the event, dazzling those present with their gorgeous outfits.
8 September 2022
What exactly is going on in the name of student politics?
Recently, Bangladesh Chhatra League formed committees at 39 private universities. The authorities at these universities, teachers, students and their parents are all concerned about this.
8 September 2022
What should Bangladesh's T20 World Cup squad be like?
After making the final of the Asia Cup in last two editions, Bangladesh made an early exit, from group stages, this time around.
8 September 2022
Ticketless train travel during employment, paid off after retirement
During his lifetime of service, government employee Emdadul Haque had travelled Dhaka-Chattogram and Dhaka-Sylhet routes via train several times without a ticket. But after his recent retirement, he regretted it. Finally, he calculated all his outstanding fares, and paid it to the railway authorities.
7 September 2022
What is the solution of the mysterious Mirpur pitch?
The Sher-e-Bangla National stadium pitch has remained a mystery over the years. The heavy usage of the ground had a negative impact in the surface. The Bangladeshi players often struggle to adapt to the pitch whenever they play abroad as the question over changing the Mirpur surface often arises.
7 September 2022
Century-old guava cultivation in Pirojpur
Over 125 years ago, Purno Mondal from Bhadranko village of Atgar-Kuriyana union under Nesarabad upazila in Pirojpur, went to Goya, a scared place to the Hindu community, in India for religious purposes.
7 September 2022
Why did Doel laptop fail to meet expectations?
The government launched Doel laptop to provide people with laptop at low cost. State-owned Telephone Shilpa Sangstha brought the laptop in 2011. But the gadget failed to create any buzz in the market. This much-hyped laptop can hardly be seen today. Why did the laptop fail? What is the present condition of the project and can the project ever turnaround? In this Straight from Star Newsroom, Khondoker Md Shoyeb is trying to find the answers to the questions with The Daily Star’s reporter Mahmudul Hasan.
6 September 2022
Bangladeshi umpires scaling new heights
Even though Bangladesh exited the Asia Cup, two of the country's umpires -- Masudur Rahman and Gazi Sohel -- are still officiating at the marquee event. Masudur served as the on-field umpire in both the India-Pakistan high-voltage encounters. The way he handled pressure in such high-voltage matches has gained praises from all quarters.
6 September 2022
Exploring Mirsarai waterfalls
These 4 waterfalls in Khoiyachhara union of Mirsarai upazila, Chattogram can be your next travel destination.
6 September 2022
Why does Bangladesh export hilsha to India?
Durga Puja, one of the biggest Hindu festivals, will be celebrated next month. Like previous year, Bangladesh will export its national fish hilsha to the neighbouring nation, India, this year too.
5 September 2022
‘Bangladesh can’t wait forever to resolve the Teesta issue’
The next stage of Bangladesh-India relations should involve long-term, innovative projects.
5 September 2022
Passion for pigeons
Pigeons have historically been popular as pets. Watch the story of modern-day pigeon lovers of Dhaka in today’s Inside Bangladesh.
5 September 2022