Chhatra Sangbad apologises, removes controversial article defaming Liberation War

The organisation issued an apology, saying that the inclusion of these controversial lines was "unexpected"

1w ago

Swechhasebak Dal leader sued for illegal sand, stone extraction

Five more individuals have also been accused in the case

1w ago

Implementing 31- point reform to be best revenge on AL

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.

1w ago

OC files GD following criminal’s threat on Facebook in Ctg

Officer-in-Charge of Baizid Bostami Police Station under Chattogram Metropolitan Police (CMP) filed a general diary early today against a criminal after he issued a threat against the police officer on Facebook Live last night

1w ago

Biman's advance ticket booking, blocking now zero: MD

Ticket blocking and advance seat booking without passenger names or passports in Biman Bangladesh Airlines is now nearly zero, said Biman MD and CEO Shafiqur Rahman today

1w ago

30 killed, 60 hurt in festival stampede in India

At least 30 people were killed and 60 injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela, in Prayagraj, formerly Allahabad, in India's Uttar Pradesh state, a senior official confirmed

1w ago
Bangladesh

Bangladesh

SC clears way for hiring 3,173 under technical edn board

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday cleared the way for 3,173 candidates to join as junior instructors (tech) or physical education instructors (10th grade) in various polytechnic institutes and technical schools and colleges.

1w ago

Ahsanullah murder: SC sets Feb 26 to hear appeals against HC verdict

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday fixed February 26 to hear the appeals challenging the High Court verdict in the then Awami League lawmaker Ahsanullah Master murder case.

1w ago

News Analysis / Polls may come sooner than later

As speculations swirl around the timing of the next general election, remarks from election commissioners and historical precedents suggest that the highly anticipated 13th national polls may take place this December or next January.

1w ago

Water crisis hampers Boro cultivation

Hundreds of farmers in Moulvibazar are facing uncertainty regarding the cultivation of Boro paddy this year due to a severe water shortage from the Manu River Irrigation Project..The crisis has become a recurring issue during every Boro season, leaving many farmers unable to prepare their

1w ago

Barishal University: 36 classrooms for 10,000 students

Academic activities at Barishal University (BU) have been significantly disrupted due to an acute shortage of classrooms, hindering the smooth operation of academic schedules.

1w ago

Illegal brick kilns: HC summons 8, including DCs and UNOs

The High Court yesterday summoned eight high officials -- three divisional commissioners, three deputy commissioners and two upazila nirbahi officers -- for allegedly their failure to comply with its directives for shutting down illegal brick kilns.

1w ago

Fuel transport resumes in 14 districts

Fuel transportation from the Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna depots in 14 districts, including Khulna, Bagerhat, and Jashore, resumed yesterday after tank lorry workers called off their strike following assurances from the administration.

1w ago

BNP to hit street in Feb for election by year end

The BNP is set to take to the streets demanding general elections by the end of this year and protesting the rising prices of essentials, said several standing committee members of the party.

1w ago
Asia

Asia

Arakan Army disrupts trade with Myanmar

Cross-border trade between Bangladesh and Myanmar through Teknaf Land Port is in disarray as the Arakan Army, a Myanmar-based rebel group, disrupts ship movement along the Naf river estuary.

1w ago

75 Rohingya refugees blocked from landing on Indonesia beach

At least 75 Rohingya refugees arrived by boat at a tourist beach in western Indonesia yesterday, but were stopped by authorities from disembarking, local officials said.

1w ago

Japan sees record number of teen suicides

Japan saw a record number of suicides among school pupils in 2024, health ministry data showed yesterday.

1w ago

30 killed in India’s Kumbh festival stampede

Dozens of people were killed in a pre-dawn stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela in northern India yesterday, police sources and a Reuters witness said, as tens of millions gathered to take a dip in sacred river waters on the most auspicious day of a six-week Hindu festival.

1w ago

15 dead in India stampede at Hindu mega-festival

Deadly crowd incidents are frequent occurrence at Indian religious festivals, including the Kumbh Mela

1w ago

Pak outlaws disinfo with 3yr jail term

Pakistan criminalised online disinformation yesterday, passing legislation that enshrines punishments of up to three years in prison, a decision journalists say is designed to crack down on dissent.

2w ago

Pakistan army foils militant attempt to take post

Militants in an explosive-laden vehicle were thwarted in their attempt to overrun a Pakistani security post near the border with Afghanistan, the army said yesterday.

2w ago

Sri lanka navy firing / India lodges strong protest after five fishermen hurt

India yesterday unequivocally criticised the incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy that injured five Indian fishermen near Delft Island.

2w ago
World

World

Trump immigration crackdown intensifies

US President Donald Trump’s top homeland security official joined officers in an immigration enforcement operation that arrested several people in New York City on Tuesday, in the Trump administration’s latest effort to promote its nationwide crackdown.

1w ago

Peace talks with Ukraine possible

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that his country could hold peace talks with Ukraine, but ruled out speaking directly with President Volodymyr Zelensky, whom he called “illegitimate”.

1w ago

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20

A plane has crashed in the north of South Sudan killing at least 20 people, Unity state minister for information said yesterday.

1w ago

SOUTHERN LEBANON / Israeli drone strike injures five people

Five people were injured in an Israeli drone strike targeting the southern Lebanese town of Majdal Selm yesterday, the Lebanese health ministry said.

1w ago

US AID FREEZE / UNHCR taking ‘precautionary measures’

The UN refugee agency said yesterday that it was taking a string of temporary measures as it faces “funding uncertainty” following a US decision to freeze virtually all foreign aid.

1w ago

OpenAI tailors version of ChatGPT for US govt

OpenAI on Tuesday launched a bespoke version of its ChatGPT artificial intelligence tool for use by the United States government.

1w ago

Israel delaying aid delivery to Gaza

Two Hamas officials yesterday accused Israel of delaying the delivery of vital humanitarian aid to Gaza, as agreed in the ceasefire deal, and warned that it could impact the release of hostages.

1w ago

Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20

The aircraft came down near the oil fields in Unity State at around 10:30 am local time (0830 GMT) shortly after taking off for the capital Juba

1w ago
News Multimedia

News Multimedia

Father was found in a mass grave of 32 people: Fabliha Bushra

Fabliha Bushra, daughter of slain Lt Col Lutfar Rahman Khan, said this at a press conference at Rawa Plaza in the capital on Wednesday

Palestinians return to north Gaza after breakthrough on hostages

Israel had been preventing Palestinians from returning to their homes in northern Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the terms of the truce

What should be the tenure for a PM as per Reform Commission

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Protests in CHT over attacks on indigenous people

Indigenous students and community members demonstrated in Rangamati, Khagrachari, and Bandarban following an attack by members of an organisation called "Students for Sovereignty" on a programme in Dhaka

Top terrorists involved in extortion after being released from jail?

Senior reporter Mohammad Jamil Khan of The Daily Star discusses these issues and more with Ziauddin Shiplu

SC clears way for hiring 3,173 under technical edn board

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday cleared the way for 3,173 candidates to join as junior instructors (tech) or physical education instructors (10th grade) in various polytechnic institutes and technical schools and colleges.

1w ago

Ahsanullah murder: SC sets Feb 26 to hear appeals against HC verdict

The Appellate Division of the Supreme Court yesterday fixed February 26 to hear the appeals challenging the High Court verdict in the then Awami League lawmaker Ahsanullah Master murder case.

1w ago

Polls may come sooner than later

As speculations swirl around the timing of the next general election, remarks from election commissioners and historical precedents suggest that the highly anticipated 13th national polls may take place this December or next January.

1w ago

Water crisis hampers Boro cultivation

Hundreds of farmers in Moulvibazar are facing uncertainty regarding the cultivation of Boro paddy this year due to a severe water shortage from the Manu River Irrigation Project..The crisis has become a recurring issue during every Boro season, leaving many farmers unable to prepare their

1w ago

Barishal University: 36 classrooms for 10,000 students

Academic activities at Barishal University (BU) have been significantly disrupted due to an acute shortage of classrooms, hindering the smooth operation of academic schedules.

1w ago

Illegal brick kilns: HC summons 8, including DCs and UNOs

The High Court yesterday summoned eight high officials -- three divisional commissioners, three deputy commissioners and two upazila nirbahi officers -- for allegedly their failure to comply with its directives for shutting down illegal brick kilns.

1w ago

Fuel transport resumes in 14 districts

Fuel transportation from the Padma, Meghna, and Jamuna depots in 14 districts, including Khulna, Bagerhat, and Jashore, resumed yesterday after tank lorry workers called off their strike following assurances from the administration.

1w ago

Nilkhet: where stories once lived

Nilkhet is not merely a name on Dhaka’s map; it is an emotion. A place steeped in layers of memory, significance, and quiet reverence for the book lovers of this bustling city.

1w ago

BNP to hit street in Feb for election by year end

The BNP is set to take to the streets demanding general elections by the end of this year and protesting the rising prices of essentials, said several standing committee members of the party.

1w ago

Implementing 31- point reform to be best revenge on AL

BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has urged party leaders and activists to work for the implementation of its 31-point reform outline.

1w ago