The International Crimes Tribunal-1 yesterday ordered notices to be published in two national dailies, asking absconding accused Sajeeb Wazed Joy to appear before it by December 17 in a case over alleged crimes against humanity committed during the July uprising.

Despite a clear national consensus for the upcoming national election, the persistent public apprehension regarding the capacity to hold a credible and fair election has not been dispelled, said Dr Debapriya Bhattacharya, distinguished fellow of the Centre for Policy Dialogue, yesterday.

Democracies must be prepared to fight for freedom in order to survive, Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Corina Machado said yesterday, in a speech delivered by her daughter during a ceremony Machado could not attend.

For in-depth reporting on judicial indepen-dence, ten journalists -- including The Daily Star’s Senior Reporter Baharam Khan -- have been honoured at the “Media Award on Judicial Independence 2025,” organised by the National Institute of Mass Communication (NIMC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Bangladesh still lacks a space where human rights can truly flourish, said rights activist Sultana Kamal yesterday. She expressed hesitation in speaking on the topic, stating that the country has lost the moral ground needed to uphold these values.

Child in Rajshahi’s Tanore fell into the shaft around 1pm Wednesday

Experts call for locally driven health solutions as donor funding falls ahead of LDC graduation

The doctors are providing care and she is responding to it, he says

Urged all stakeholders to safeguard reforms achieved by interim govt

Rana suffered a head injury after confronting alleged drug users in the dorm

Ambassadors of France and Germany present the award at a ceremony in Dhaka on International Human Rights Day

Rescue operation underway

The Daily Star Senior Reporter Baharam Khan among the awardees

Tolerance for animal abuse often mirrors how humans are treated

Mohammadpur double murder renews focus on recruitment practices

Says his defence council; seeks directive on jail authorities

Demonstration started around 5:45pm, bringing traffic to a standstill

Suspect Ayesha told the family she had neither a phone nor an NID

5-member commission to be led by a retired judge

12th round of talks underway to strengthen military cooperation