Qatar wants to hire skilled workers, including electricians, plumbers, AC technicians and welders, from five designated technical training centres in Bangladesh.

Three journalists, including The Daily Star’s Ahmad Istiak, received the Bazlur Rahman Memorial Award 2025 yesterday for their contributions to journalism on the Liberation War.

The father of six-year-old Jabir Ibrahim yesterday testified before the International Crimes Tribunal-1, recounting how his son was shot dead during a victory rally in Uttara on August 5, 2024, following the announcement of former prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s ouster.

Speakers at a roundtable yesterday called for ensuring the active participation of the country’s marginalised and underprivileged communities at every stage of the upcoming national budget for FY 2026-27, from formulation to implementation.

Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin yesterday said the Election Commission aims to hold peaceful and fair local government elections, although the date for the polls has not been finalised yet.

Despite adequate cattle production across the country ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, prices of sacrificial animals, particularly bulls, remain high due to increased production costs.

With no permanent bridge over the canal in Bilaser Par village of Ashidron union in Sreemangal, more than 100 residents have been forced to rely on a fragile bamboo structure for daily movement.

The holy Eid-ul-Azha will be celebrated in Bangladesh on May 28, as the moon of Zilhajj was sighted in the country yesterday evening.

The government is planning to charge 21 profitable Palli Bidyut Samitys (PBSs) higher bulk electricity purchase rates.

A farmer was killed allegedly by his rivals in Magura yesterday following a dispute over establishing supremacy.

The government has taken an initiative to formulate a new law for Rapid Action Battalion, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said yesterday.

BIP urges govt, opposes move for project's cancellation

TV channel owners’ body says the May 17 notice was issued 'by mistake'

CMP deploys heavy security and restricts gatherings in parts of the city

Shahadat urges collaboration to make Ctg more livable

National Moon Sighting Committee made the announcement following a meeting at the Islamic Foundation

Nasir Uddin says assessments of election should be made by voters, the media and the international community

A stent was implanted at Royal Papworth Hospital in Cambridge after doctors detected a significant heart blockage during a routine check-up

Suspension causes severe suffering for passengers on various routes

Ruhul Kabir Rizvi praises Sinha’s lifelong dedication to welfare and development