Bangladesh
61 trafficking victims return from Malaysia
61 Bangladeshi trafficking victims who were rescued by the Malaysian authorities from the Andaman Sea last month have returned home this evening.
18 June 2015, 07:03 AM
Khaleda’s graft hearing adjourned till July 23
A Dhaka court adjourns till July 23 hearing on Zia Orphanage and Zia Charitable Trust corruption cases against BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia.
18 June 2015, 04:21 AM
Ramadan begins Friday
Holy Ramadan will begin in the country on Friday as the new moon was not sighted anywhere in the Bangladesh sky today.
17 June 2015, 14:56 PM
Improving Bangladesh seek gains amid rain threat
A full-strength India take on an improving Bangladesh in the format both teams take to best, and there are reserve days.
17 June 2015, 13:50 PM
Flurry of early iftar shopping (video)
With Ramadan knocking at the door, Dhaka city dwellers hurry to buy items they need to prepare iftar.
17 June 2015, 12:52 PM
News Analysis: Political enmity beyond borders
While her party men were staging demonstration against Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's visit in London, BNP chief Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Monday invited Hasina to attend an iftar party she will host in honour of the country's political leaders.
17 June 2015, 11:57 AM
Cleaner air would save two million lives a year: study
Cleaner air worldwide will save two million lives a year and not only in the most polluted countries, a study finds.
17 June 2015, 10:42 AM
Traffic jam and shopping: Make the best out of Ramadan
Two major aspects of Ramadan are self control and charity. Ramadan also means an increased traffic on the roads. And with everyone rushing to finish shopping before Eid comes knocking at our doors, traffic jams waste away our entire day and all our plans. Here’s how The Daily Star Online thinks you can make the best out the Ramadan traffic jam and shopping:
17 June 2015, 10:04 AM
Gatco graft case: Order on Khaleda plea any day
The High Court will deliver its verdict any day on two separate petitions filed by BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia challenging legality of trial proceedings of Gatco corruption case.
17 June 2015, 09:37 AM
Fan photos of Test match
See the fans of Bangladesh cricket cheering their favourite team during the sole Test match against India at Fatullah Stadium.
17 June 2015, 08:19 AM
Win over India in 2012 inspires Bangladesh to perform
Bangladesh cricket team can recall their fighting spirit that helped them conquer India’s challenge on March 16, 2012 at Mirpur Stadium.
17 June 2015, 07:16 AM
Niko graft case: Order on Khaleda plea tomorrow
The High Court will deliver its order tomorrow whether the proceedings of the Niko graft trial of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia will continue.
17 June 2015, 06:16 AM
People defy Jamaat hartal
Despite a 24-hour countrywide hartal enforced by Jamaat-e-Islami across the country, Dhaka city dwellers came out in streets and performed their daily jobs as usual today.
17 June 2015, 05:29 AM
Bangladesh worried over US trade bill
Bangladesh expresses concern over US trade bill on Trans Pacific Partnership, apprehending that it would lose its competitive edge in American market.
17 June 2015, 04:45 AM
Bangladesh’s apex court upholds capital punishment for Jamaat leader
The Supreme Court unanimously upheld the death penalty of Ali Ahsan Mohammad Mojaheed for planning and instigating the killing of intellectuals and professionals at the fag end of the country's Liberation War.
16 June 2015, 18:00 PM
Modi phones Hasina, conveys good wishes for Ramadan
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks on telephone to his Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and conveys the good wishes for the holy month of Ramadan.
16 June 2015, 15:44 PM
Bangladesh draw with Tajikistan
Bangladesh finish 1-1 with a ten-man Tajikistan in the FIFA World Cup group B qualifier at the Bangabandhu National Stadium on Tuesday evening.
16 June 2015, 14:08 PM
Road crashes in Dhaka kill 3
At least three people including a minor boy are killed in separate road accidents in Dhaka.
16 June 2015, 13:54 PM
Parineeti in Dhaka
Popular Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra arrives at Dhaka on Tuesday to attend a fashion show at Bashundhara International Convention City.
16 June 2015, 13:30 PM
UNHCR chief slams govt over trafficking
Chief of the UN refugee agency slams Bangladesh government’s role in curbing human trafficking.
16 June 2015, 12:27 PM