As much as 74 percent of the confirmed measles patients did not receive either of the two doses of the vaccine, while 14 percent received only one dose, government data show.

The government yesterday proposed forming a special parliamentary committee to amend the constitution in line with the July charter.

Torrential rainfall, rising pre‑monsoon water levels, lightning strikes during thunderstorms, and submerged fields have left farmers in the haors struggling to save the Boro paddy, the lifeline for millions in the region.

The Daily Star has won two prestigious honours -- a gold and a silver -- at the South Asian Digital Media Awards 2026, presented by WAN-IFRA (the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers), cementing its position among the region’s most forward-thinking news organisations.

Cabinet members yesterday slammed the opposition in parliament, cautioning all parties not to exploit the July mass uprising for personal or partisan gains.

The defence of former minister Hasanul Haq Inu yesterday told the International Crimes Tribunal-2 that prosecutors have failed to establish evidence linking him to the killing of six people in Kushtia.

A situation report has raised concerns over widespread exposure to harmful chemicals phthalates and bisphenols, putting public health at significant risk as their use remains largely unregulated in the country.

Ten people and more than 50 cattle were killed in lightning strikes in Patuakhali, Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Barguna and Shariatpur yesterday.

The Supreme Court Bar Association has cancelled the nomination papers of 42 lawyers out of 90 candidates for its upcoming election, citing their alleged affiliations with the Awami League.

The Election Commission (EC) yesterday confirmed that 49 candidates are set to be elected unopposed to reserved women’s seats in the 13th National Parliament, with the EC set to publish the gazette today.

Alam made the remark at a roundtable organised by Shushashoner Jonno Nagorik (Shujan) at the Jatiya Press Club

SOS Children’s Villages-backed initiative to focus on skills, jobs and entrepreneurship

Liberation War Affairs Minister Azam Khan says initiative taken to compile accurate record

After a Daily Star report highlighted his struggle, the eight-year-old secures full support at a Manikganj institution

Heavy rain likely till May 1, FFWC warns of possible flooding in Sunamganj, Habiganj, Sylhet

Prosecutors outline disturbing details as suspect faces double murder charges

20,785 voters to elect 23-member committee as Blue and Green panels compete

Funeral arrangements underway in Florida following family consent

Legal action underway as driver flees following fatal crash on Dhaka–Mymensingh highway

Foreign minister says missions working with families, authorities to expedite repatriation