IMF staff report: Educated youth return to farms as job market falters

Unemployed youth are finding an unlikely ally in the soil -- turning, once more, to agriculture for survival.
19 March 2026

Eid journey largely smooth

Holidaymakers heading home for Eid-ul-Fitr have, for the most part, travelled on smoother roads and steady waterways -- though rail disruptions cast a shadow over journeys to the north.
19 March 2026

Clarification from Biman

Biman Bangladesh Airlines has issued a clarification to a report published in The Daily Star on March 17 under the headline “Shady pilot licences expose Biman to risk”.
19 March 2026

BNP to revamp central, grassroots bodies after Eid

The BNP is planning to overhaul its central and grassroots committees, along with affiliated and associate bodies, to address gaps that exist in the current organisational structure.
19 March 2026

Fakhrul calls first month of Tarique Rahman’s govt a 'big success'

Highlights economic challenges, impact of US-Israel's war on Iran; defends VC appointments
19 March 2026

5 Dhaka-bound flights diverted to Ctg due to adverse weather

Of the diverted flights, two were int’l and three domestic
19 March 2026

Doctor shortage disrupts services in Bagerhat

Healthcare services in the coastal areas of Bagerhat are being severely disrupted due to an acute shortage of doctors.
19 March 2026

Mirza Fakhrul alternate in-charge of PMO in parliament

The government has given alternative responsibility to LGRD and Cooperatives Minister Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir to carry out parliamentary affairs tasks in the House in the absence of the prime minister.
19 March 2026

Dhaka all set for Eid congregations

The Dhaka South and North city corporations have completed preparations for the main Eid-ul-Fitr congregations, with a focus on ensuring safety, crowd management, and a comfortable environment for worshippers.
19 March 2026

One dead, one injured in launch accident at Sadarghat

At least one person was killed and another critically injured after a launch rammed into a group of passengers who were waiting to board their launch at the Sadarghat Launch Terminal yesterday evening.
19 March 2026

‘It has potential to transform farming, ecology’

The Daily Star: What is your initial reaction to the canal excavation programme?
19 March 2026

Bangladesh committed to gender equality

Foreign Minister Dr Khalilur Rahman has reaffirmed Bangla-desh’s strong commitment to gender equality and the empowerment of women.
19 March 2026

Act now to protect children from sexual violence

Manusher Jonno Foundation (MJF) has expressed deep outrage over the continuing incidents of sexual violence against children across the country.
19 March 2026

Eid exodus, rain raise dengue concerns

With millions of residents leaving Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, prompted by a seven-day holiday, experts have warned of a possible spike in dengue cases if preventive measures are not taken in time.
19 March 2026

Tarique to exchange greetings on Eid day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman will exchange Eid greetings with people from all walks of life, including diplomats and academics, on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr.
19 March 2026

Progress in reducing child mortality slowing

Progress in reducing child mortality is slowing, the UN said in a report Tuesday, with an estimated 4.9 million children worldwide dying in 2024 before reaching the age of five.
19 March 2026

34 lives lost in 15 months on road

The 100‑kilometre Lalmonirhat–Burimari highway in northern Bangladesh has become one of the country’s most dangerous roads, plagued by accidents, narrow width, and flawed design.
19 March 2026

Three killed as microbus catches fire in Bogura

Three people were killed and at least nine others injured after a microbus caught fire due to a gas leakage in Bogura’s Sherpur upazila yesterday morning.
19 March 2026

2 patients die during fire evacuation in SBMCH

Two patients died while being evacuated after a fire broke out inside Barishal Sher-e-Bangla Medical College Hospital (SBMCH) on Tuesday night.
19 March 2026

BERC backtracks on earlier decision to raise jet fuel prices

The commission earlier today decided to increase jet fuel prices by around 73 percent at one go
18 March 2026