Noakhali village prepares to bid farewell to army soldier Pias
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Bangladesh
Bangladesh, India discuss defence cooperation, maritime security
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Diplomacy
In Focus / July uprising to feature in textbooks from 2027: Milon
9 September 2026
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Education
Doctor, nurse shortage strains Pirojpur hospital
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Locals suffer as Teesta devours key road
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh
CU announces free bus service after student protest
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Terminal-3 to partially open on Dec 16: Minister Millat
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Form elite force after detailed discussions
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Spotlight / Bandarban jail stretched far beyond capacity
9 September 2026
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Bangladesh
Spotlight / Dhaka-Kolkata train: Resumption of services on cards
9 September 2026
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Diplomacy
Parties vow focus on employment, education
BNP, Jamaat-e-Islami, and National Citizen Party yesterday outlined their plans focusing on fairer economic and education systems, as well as increased employment opportunities.
29 November 2025
Polls schedule likely in 2nd week of Dec
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AMM Nasir Uddin said yesterday that the schedule for the upcoming general election will likely be announced in the second week of December.
29 November 2025
Decision to return not solely in my hands
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman has said he longs to be by his ailing mother Khaleda Zia in this hour of crisis, but returning to Bangladesh is not entirely in his hands.
29 November 2025
Laurels for tech powerhouses
4 companies, 3 individuals recognised at 10th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
29 November 2025
Khaleda’s condition ‘unchanged’; still not fit for travel
Sending her abroad now depends on the improvement of her overall condition and the recommendation of the medical board
29 November 2025
Rail link with Sylhet snapped as oil wagon derails
Udayan and Upaban Express remain stranded at Sylhet station
29 November 2025
Voter confidence fragile ahead of national polls
Eminent economist Debapriya Bhattacharya yesterday said voter confidence remains fragile, with many fearing the election may not be held at all and, even if it is, uncertainties persist over how free, fair, acceptable and participatory it will be.
29 November 2025
Human trafficking: New law drafted as 95% of cases end in acquittal
The new ordinance updates the legal framework to meet international standards, particularly the UN protocol on migrant smuggling.
29 November 2025
4 journos hurt in attack ‘led by BNP leader’
Four journalists were injured in an attack allegedly carried out by a BNP leader and his followers in Mymensingh’s Trishal upazila yesterday.
29 November 2025
Civic groups vow to establish good governance
An open discussion was held yesterday at a community centre in Chattogram city to exchange experiences and determine next steps for anti-corruption activities aimed at promoting integrity and good governance across various service sectors in Chattogram.
29 November 2025
BNP activists wait outside Evercare for updates
BNP leaders and activists continued to gather outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka yesterday to enquire about the health condition of BNP Chairperson Khaleda Zia, despite repeated instructions from the party not to crowd the hospital premises.
29 November 2025
Amra Notun award 2025: Three young changemakers honoured
Stories of Inclusion, Jol Shikha and Good Do Toys -- three youth-led initiatives -- were awarded the Amra Notun Young Changemakers Award 2025 in recognition of their efforts to drive social change.
29 November 2025
Boost readiness as earthquake risk remains high
Bangladesh faces a high risk of major earthquakes due to its location along three active tectonic plate faults, experts warned yesterday, stressing that preparedness, public awareness and modern technology are crucial to reducing casualties and damage.
29 November 2025
Education in Bangla key to intellectual growth
Education must begin in the mother tongue if a nation wants to preserve its cultural identity and develop a meaningful intellectual tradition, speakers said at a seminar on Friday.
29 November 2025
Four abandoned grenades found in Dhaka’s Sarulia
Serial numbers on grenades appear tampered, Rab says
29 November 2025
Bangladeshi man shot dead by BSF along Chuadanga Border
The body will be returned to Bangladesh after autopsy
29 November 2025
‘Top drug dealer’ Bunia Sohel critically injured in rival attack in Mohammadpur
Sohel attacked over local dominance at Geneva Camp
29 November 2025
Madrasa student dies as speeding truck runs him over in Gazipur
Victim fell off a motorcycle while overtaking; a truck coming from behind ran over him
29 November 2025
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif wishes Khaleda Zia a swift recovery
Praises BNP chairperson’s contributions to Bangladesh
29 November 2025
7 pioneers honoured at 10th BRAC Bank-The Daily Star ICT Awards
Four companies, three individuals awarded for contributions to digital finance, e‑commerce, health‑tech and innovation
29 November 2025