Extortion and grabbing plague Kalyanpur slum

Several groups, some claiming links to the ruling party, have allegedly been involved in grabbing shops and slum houses, as well as extortion and intimidation, in the Kalyanpur Porabosti slum area of Dhaka.
11 May 2026

Kangsha gasps for survival

The Kangsha River in Mymensingh’s Dhobaura upazila, once a key lifeline for local people, has long been gasping for survival.
11 May 2026

Approach road cracks before bridge opening

Even before a new bridge in Tangail’s Basail upazila could be inaugurated, cracks have developed on the approach road at one end, raising questions about the quality of work and materials used in the construction.
11 May 2026

‘Planned cities key to better public health’

Despite major advances in medical science, non-communicable diseases, like diabetes and cardiovascular disease, continue to rise globally, causing nearly 70 percent of deaths worldwide.
11 May 2026

Police verification ordered for 14,384 teacher candidates

The appointment of 14,384 candidates selected as assistant teachers at government primary schools has entered another stage of scrutiny, days after the education minister assured that none of them would be dropped.
11 May 2026

Care gaps push patients to crowd Dhaka hospitals

Nine-month-old Tariqul from Narsingdi was rushed to a local health facility last Thursday after developing fever and other measles‑like symptoms. The baby was later transferred to Narsingdi District Sadar Hospital.
11 May 2026

25 illegal cottages dismantled in Sonadia

A total of 25 small, medium and large structures, used illegally as cottages on government land, were evicted during a joint drive by the upazila administration on Sonadia island under Maheshkhali in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday.
11 May 2026

Tk 33,474cr Padma barrage set for govt nod

The government is set to implement the much-anticipated Padma barrage project at an initial cost of Tk 33,474 crore, aimed at reviving five major river systems and storing 2,900 million cubic metres of water in the Padma river.
11 May 2026

Village mourns as five slain family members laid to rest in Gopalganj

Three children among those buried after the Kapasia killings
10 May 2026

The Daily Star’s 35th anniversary celebrations reach Barishal

Third stop of month-long divisional tour follows events in Chattogram and Khulna
10 May 2026

EC sending delegation to observe South Korea local govt election

Three officials will visit South Korea from May 29 to June 5
10 May 2026

Unidentified man’s body with severed limbs recovered from Shitalakshya River

Police suspect premeditated murder after body found floating in Gazipur’s Kapasia upazila
10 May 2026

Petition seeks Tk 2cr for each family of 352 children who died from measles, symptoms

Also seeks specialised treatment units and probe committee involving WHO, Unicef and IEDCR
10 May 2026
10 May 2026

25 illegal structures dismantled in Sonadia eviction drive

Authorities say all listed illegal cottages, shrimp and crab farms, and other encroaching structures will be removed in phases
10 May 2026

People expect humane policing both at home and abroad: PM

Tarique urges police to ensure no fascist force can ever use them against people
10 May 2026

PM opens ‘Police Week 2026’ at Rajarbagh Police Lines

Four-day programme to conclude on May 13, with welfare events, award ceremonies and conferences scheduled
10 May 2026
10 May 2026

Govt to revise curriculum, syllabus: Milon

The government is taking initiatives to revise the curriculum, syllabus and academic calendar to modernise the education system and improve the quality of education, Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon said yesterday.
10 May 2026

Kalapara in Patuakhali: A bridge that leads nowhere

A bridge built at a cost of nearly Tk 3 crore in Latachapli union of Patuakhali’s Kalapara upazila has remained unusable for nearly a year due to the absence of approach roads, causing sufferings to locals.
10 May 2026