Unethical practices behind fuel crisis

LGRD Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir yesterday attributed the ongoing fuel crisis to unethical practices by a section of people and vowed action to normalise the situation.
25 April 2026

Geneva Camp: Drug trade thrives despite crackdowns

A few yards away from the rear gate of Geneva Camp in Mohammadpur, several men were selling heroin, cannabis and yaba in broad daylight. Holding polybags full of narcotics, they called out to potential buyers as pedestrians walked past.
25 April 2026

Govt to establish 170 urban health centres in Dhaka, Ctg

The government plans to set up at least one Urban Primary Health and Nutrition Centre in every ward of Dhaka North, Dhaka South, and Chattogram city corporations for residents deprived of care due to fragmented delivery of services.
25 April 2026

Begum Fawzia Samad’s death anniv today

Today is the 15th death anniversary of Begum Fawzia Samad, wife of late MA Samad, founder of Bangladesh General Insurance Company PLC, said a press release.
25 April 2026

Stars shine at Meril–Prothom Alo awards

Stars gathered at the Bangladesh-China Friendship International Conference Centre yesterday evening for the 27th Meril–Prothom Alo Awards 2025, coming together to celebrate excellence in film, television and music.
25 April 2026

The Daily Star built strong readership through ethical journalism: Unesco representative

Independent media must engage more deeply with the public to restore trust, she says
24 April 2026

10% fare hike proposed for lighter vessels after fuel price increase

If approved by ministry, the increase will affect inland waterway transport of imported bulk commodities
24 April 2026

Unbowed at 35: The Daily Star begins anniversary celebrations

Months after a violent attack on its office, the newspaper begins anniversary celebrations by reaffirming its founding ideals and editorial independence
24 April 2026

13 years after Rana Plaza, the dead are mourned and the living still suffer

Injured workers and victims’ families say they have been left to endure poverty, pain and uncertainty
24 April 2026

Schoolboy by day, breadwinner by night, until a new future opened for Al Amin

The Daily Star report on eight-year-old prompts education offer and public support for Rangpur family
24 April 2026

Cabinet approves bill scrapping duty-free vehicle facility for MPs

Move aims to curb privileges amid current economic situation
24 April 2026

Two workers killed in Ctg trench collapse

Two workers were killed and two were injured after a trench collapsed during excavation work for a sewerage project of Chattogram Wasa in the city’s Halishahar early yesterday.
24 April 2026

Govt to publish white paper on education sector

Education Minister ANM Ehsanul Hoque Milon yesterday told parliament that a white paper will be published on irregularities and corruption in the education sector during the Awami League era.
24 April 2026

Two workers die as bus runs them over in Dhaka

Two workers were killed and three others injured after a passenger bus hit a road divider and ran them over near a footbridge opposite Setu Bhaban in the capital’s Chairman Bari area yesterday afternoon.
24 April 2026

Begin Dhaka load shedding from JS Bhaban

Opposition leader Shafiqur Rahman yesterday proposed that the government’s planned load-shedding in Dhaka should begin at the Jatiya Sangsad Bhaban.
24 April 2026

‘Exposing children to measles outbreak a rights violation’

Manusher Jonno Foundation has expressed deep concern over the ongoing measles outbreak, calling it a serious public health crisis and urging immediate, coordinated action.
24 April 2026

No more duty-free car facility for MPs

The government has decided to end the duty-free car facility for members of parliament, as part of efforts to cut costs and review privileges amid current economic conditions.
24 April 2026

DMP to install 11,000 CCTV cameras

The Dhaka Metropolitan Police is planning to install around 11,000 CCTV cameras across the capital, including about 700 in Mohammadpur, to strengthen surveillance and curb crime.
24 April 2026

Govt eyes scaling up of childcare, support services

The government plans to expand childcare and caregiving services across the country to support working families, address the needs of vulnerable groups, and create new employment opportunities, said Abu Zafar Md Zahid Hossain, minister for women and children affairs and social welfare.
24 April 2026

Survivors still battling for survival

Even 13 years after the Rana Plaza collapse, injured workers are living in inhumane conditions due to a lack of compensation, rehabilitation, and proper medical treatment.
24 April 2026